June 2012 | KJZZ.org

Initiative disqualified from ballot

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett has disqualified an initiative from November’s ballot, because of a problem with petition language. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

ACLU begins SB 1070 education campaign for immigrants

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona has prepared a campaign to educate the Arizona immigrant community about its rights under the remaining provisions of SB 1070.

Family of Utah doctor can proceed with lawsuit against feds

The family of a Utah doctor can go forward with parts of a lawsuit claiming federal agents pushed the man to suicide.

Congressional District 9 Republican candidates discuss issues

Republican candidates in Arizona's new Congressional District 9 discussed a number of important issues at a KJZZ-hosted forum Monday night, including illegal immigration, the economy and jobs and health care.

Jazz Special for Tuesday 6/26

Whether playing drums or vibes, the skill and vast musicality of Joe Chambers is unmistakable. Although he considers Max Roach his mentor and inspiration, his sound and ideas are all his own. Enjoy the diversity of Joe Chambers with Woody Shaw, Wayne Shorter and his own combos tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Part of Sycamore Creek closed

Forest officials announced Monday they are closing part of Sycamore Creek in the Tonto National Forest.

Both sides declare victory in SB 1070 ruling

Both supporters and critics of SB 1070 claimed victory after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Monday.

Special broadcast on U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law

Following Monday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on the provisions of Arizona's immigration law, Fronteras: The Changing America Desk broadcast a one-hour special.

Supreme Court rejects part of Arizona's SB 1070

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — The Supreme Court threw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigration Monday but said a much-debated portion could go forward on checking the status of suspects who might appear to be in the U.S. illegally.

Donald Harrison

Saxaphonist Donald Harrison comes from a New Orleans Indian Blues tradition with bebop chops that he showed off with the Jazz Messengers. His knowledge of jazz shines in his playing, and his creative artistic energy is just unstoppable. Enjoy the talent and spirit of Donald Harrison Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special.