Honeywell shows off new airline radar system

Bad weather accounts for 70 percent of all aircraft delays, but a new radar system may help reduce delays and costs due to weather.

Maricopa County trying to lure forensic pathologists

Maricopa County has lost about a third of its forensic pathologists in the last four years. As KJZZ’s Lynn Kelly reports, the shortage is a national problem.

State could get more transportation money from feds

The Obama Administration has freed up $470 million in state transportation funding. As KJZZ’s Peter O’Dowd reports, some of it could end up in Arizona.

Arizona Supreme Court rules "top two" primary initiative can appear on November ballot

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled an initiative that would create a so-called “top two” primary will appear on the November ballot, overturning a lower court decision. 

Kitt Peak Observatory could face funding cuts

Funding could be cut for three telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson. It could mean the loss of 70 jobs.

Hepatitis C tests now recommended for baby boomers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending all U.S. baby boomers born between 1945 and 9165 get a one-time test for viral Hepatitis C.

U.S. Attorney on medical marijuana, politics

Judge John Leonardo has been the U.S. Attorney for Arizona since July.

State officials take off from Capitol in Blackhawk helicopter

Government and military representatives teamed up for a training exercise at the state Capitol this morning.

Mesa installs electric car chargers

We’ve been reporting all week on the impact of climate change in the Southwest. One way the City of Mesa is responding is by installing electric vehicle charging stations.

Ford shows off a greener vehicle in Scottsdale

You may not realize it but that car seat you're riding on this morning may partially made from a soybean derivative.


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