Valley housing prices surge in last quarter

A new report shows the Valley's housing market is continuing a strong push toward recovery. Analysts at Clear Capital say prices were up almost 9 percent in the last quarter.

FBI sheds new light on 2010 shooting death

Yesterday federal law enforcement agents revealed more details about the death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry and offered a reward of $1 million for information leading to the arrest of four men accused of being involved in the murder.

Chandler Mayor touts Intel expansion

Intel's expansion in Chandler has attracted construction jobs to the city, and drew a visit from President Obama. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with Mayor Jay Tibshraeny about what a bigger Intel presence in Chandler means for the city.

Lee Morgan

  Trumpeter Lee Morgan's life was short, he was shot at the age of 33 while at a gig.  But Morgan played with so many great artists and wrote so many tunes that are standards today, that his legacy is long and strong.  Hear the sound of Lee Morgan  tonight with McCoy Tyner, Art Blakey, Hank Mobley and more.  The sound of Lee Morgan tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. 

Louis Jordan

Louis Jordan could swing, and rock,  play sax and sing.  His unique style was the beginning of rock and roll.  Hear his tunes from the 40s like Let the Good Times Roll and Ain't that Just like a Woman.   It's a fun night with the songs of Louis Jordan tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

Governor Brewer won't oppose "top two primary" initative

Governor Jan Brewer says she won’t take any further steps to have legislators consider election-law changes. 

Arizona asks SCOTUS to rule on revoking same-sex partner benefits

Arizona is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower courts' rulings that the state can't take away state workers' same-sex domestic partner benefits.

Education campaign for Latinos on gay and lesbian acceptance

A bilingual education campaign aimed at increasing acceptance of gay and lesbian Latino family members is under way.  Twenty-one national Latino organizations have built a coalition around the movement. 

Arizona tourism officials hoping residents stick close to home this summer

Arizona's summer tourism campaign has a new twist. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with a tourism expert to find out how it might work.

Gill-destroying toxin kills thousands of fish

Wildlife officials say golden algae killed thousands of fish in a 20-mile stretch of the Salt River. 

Pledge Now
Give Monthly
Facebook logo
Twitter logo
Please read our Contributor Confidentiality Policy and the KJZZ Ethics and Practices guidelines. KJZZ supports Equal Employment Opportunities and works against discrimination in employment. For more information, please see KJZZ's Employment and EEO Information page.
For questions or comments about this website, please contact the KJZZ webmaster. For general comments or questions see the Contact KJZZ page for a listing of contacts by topic. Please note: Station policy mandates that listeners who win on-air giveaways on this station are not eligible to win again for 30 days.
Email regarding NPR's coverage, ethics, and funding can be sent to the NPR Ombudsman, who maintains an informative web page. For comments or concerns regarding NPR programs, listeners with a general inquiry may send an email to nprhelp@npr.org

KJZZ is a service of Rio Salado College, and Maricopa Community Colleges.
Copyright© 2013 KJZZ/Rio Salado College/MCCCD