New poll shows Obama with large lead among Latinos

A just-released poll shows Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney continues to trail badly among Latino voters in Arizona and other key states.

Slide Rock remains off-limits for swimming

Swimming is still banned at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon. Park officials say water in the canyon remains unhealthy.

Paper mill in Snowflake to close

One of the largest employers in Navajo County began handing out pink slips today.

Arizona gets money to screen for alcohol, drug abuse

Arizona has won a federal grant to try to intervene before alcohol and substance use becomes an addiction. The $7.5 million will set up a program of early screening at several community health centers and one emergency room in Northern Arizona.

County attorneys challenge Brewer over medical marijuana law

All but two of Arizona's county attorneys have signed a letter to Governor Jan Brewer asking her to stop the licensing of medical marijuana patients and dispensaries. They say it's too dangerous for the state to run a program that violates federal law. 

Burrell & Jordan

  Kenny Burrell and Stanley Jordan are two distinctive jazz guitarists with very different styles.  Tuesday they both celebrate a birthday and we'll celebrate their music tonight on the 9 o'clock Special.  Hear a wonderful variety of music with classic bebopper Kenny Burrell and modern innovator Stanley Jordan tonight on K-Jazz. 

Bacteria closes swimming hole at Slide Rock State Park

No swimming at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon until further notice. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports the park was closed yesterday because of health concerns.

Recall affects Trader Joe's salads

There is a voluntary recall of a Trader Joe's salad blend due to a possible contamination of Listeria.

Voter registration for primary election ends Monday

Monday is the deadline to register for next month's primary election here in Arizona.

Glendale sales tax issue in court Monday

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge will hear arguments Monday morning on whether an initiative to ask voters to repeal a Glendale sales tax increase should be on November's ballot.

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