August 2012 | KJZZ.org

Feds drop criminal probe against Arpaio

The U-S Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other high-ranking county officials.

Pinal County Sheriff cleared of abuse of power charges

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has been cleared in an investigation into whether he abused his authority. Earlier this year, Sheriff Babeu’s former boyfriend Jose Orozco revealed Babeu is gay and claimed Babeu threatened him with deportation.

CDC: Some Arizona vaccination rates higher than national average for teens

A new report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Arizona teen-agers are vaccinated at higher rates than the rest of the country in some cases.

Gene Harris on a Blue Moon

Pianist Gene Harris is known for his blues infused soul jazz. From 1956 to 1970 he recorded with The Three Sounds,. He retired to Idaho in 1970, but 8 years later Ray Brown got him to come out of retirement and play with his trio. Gene Harris performed for another 20 years until his death in 2000. Tonight, under a rare blue moon enjoy Gene Harris on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8.

Rural and urban Arizona working together

The League of Arizona Cities and Towns’ annual conference concludes today in Scottsdale.

National Republican, Democratic groups targeting three Arizona Congressional districts

The national groups working to elect both Democrats and Republicans to Congress are targeting the same three Arizona districts this fall.

Campaign signs to be removed by Sept. 12

After last week’s primary election there were winners and losers. The winners move on, the rest clean up and state law says they have to do it quickly.

Officials highlight future plans for light rail

The City of Phoenix and Valley Metro celebrated the ongoing expansion of the light rail system Thursday morning by unveiling the markers for a new light rail route.

U.S. Commerce Department promoting cross-border trade

The U.S. Commerce Department has sent a representative to the Southwest to promote cross-border trade with Mexico.

Court rules Phoenix New Times execs can sue Arpaio

A federal appeals court has ruled that two Phoenix newspaper executives can pursue a civil suit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for violating their First Amendment rights and making a false arrest, among other claims.