June 2012 | KJZZ.org

U.N. recognizes ASU professor's research

An Arizona State University professor is one of six international recipients being recognized for his study of the environment.

Former Rep. Richard Miranda sentenced for defrauding nonprofit

Former State Rep. Richard Miranda has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing from the charity he once ran.

Robrt Pela: Review of Heddatron

Just when the absurdism of alternative theater had begun to seem mundane, along came Elizabeth Meriwether’s Heddatron.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for6/4

While he is known as a great jazz saxaphonist, Oliver Nelson is best known for his lush arrangements for jazz artists like Monk, Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderly. Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special meet Oliver Nelson, hear the Blues and the Abstract Truth and learn about the life of this unique artist.

KidsCare II enrolls 2,110 low-income children so far

State officials say about 2,100 low income children have so far enrolled in the new Kids Care II program, with many more applications pending. That’s as of the end of last week. This spring, three Arizona hospitals announced plans to combine their money, and draw down federal cash to fund the program for around 22,000 kids overall.

Arizona Supreme Court says juries can consider lesser charges

The Arizona Supreme Court says a jury can consider lesser charges against a defendant, even if the defense and prosecution don’t want them to.

Death of Tasered MCSO jail detainee ruled "undetermined"

Medical examiners in Maricopa County are ruling the death of Ernest "Marty" Atencio "undetermined." The Latino veteran died last December after being subdued and Tasered in a Maricopa County jail.