August 2012 | KJZZ.org

Sales tax initiative to appear on November ballot

A voter initiative that would make a temporary one-cent sales tax permanent will appear on Arizona’s ballot in November.

New Release Special for 8/15

With 40 years of jazz duets, Chick Corea and Gary Burton make a perfect musical couple and they have a new CD, Hot House, with familiar songs they both enjoy like Eleanor Rigby. And Cheryl Bentyne has recovered from cancer with the music of Cole Porter, she says it helped her heal, so her new release is all Cole Porter, with the late James Moody on a couple of tunes. You'll hear guitar trios and a Chet Baker tribute from Luciana Souza tonight on the New Release 9 O'clock Special on K-jazz. Jazz awakes at 8.

Intel building new Chandler plant

Intel Corporation today announced plans for a new research and development facility in Chandler. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports construction is already under way.

How do you cope with the heat wave?

After a record-setting heat wave, temperatures in the Phoenix area will start to taper off. But we still wanted to see how people were handling the high temperatures.

The plan for shade in Phoenix

As you've been hearing in our series "Heat Wave," temperatures here in metro Phoenix are expected to increase in the years ahead. And that has city officials taking action.

Judge dismisses "Day of Prayer" lawsuit

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Governor Brewer's declarations of a state "Day of Prayer."

Record power consumption matches record temperatures

Record high temperatures are helping to set records for power consumption here in the Valley. The two major electrical utilities say they have enough power to meet demand but are looking for ways to keeps costs down.

Nation's longest-serving female inmate released

Betty Smithey, 69, the nation’s longest-serving female inmate, was released from an Arizona prison Monday.

AZ Supreme Court scheduled to rule on death sentence appeal

The Arizona Supreme Court is set to rule today on the appeal of Isiah Patterson.

George Shearing

Blind British pianist, George Shearing wrote over 300 songs, and created his own unique sound with classical harmony and a brilliant knowledge of the piano. He was Marian McPartland's favorite guest and became an American jazz legend. Hear Shearing favorites Lullaby of Birdland and September in the Rain tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes tonight at 8!