New name on ballot for Cochise County Sheriff

Republicans in Cochise County have picked a retired commander to take Shreiff Larry Dever's spot on the November ballot.

Without matching funds, fewer candidates using Clean Elections

For the first time since Arizona’s Clean Elections system went into effect more than a decade ago, participating candidates this year know if they get outspent by their privately funded opponent, they will not get additional money to make up the difference.

Phoenix lags in household income, health insurance, preschool attendance

Data just released from the U.S. Census Bureaus shows that the median Phoenix income in 2011 was less than the national figure.

Arizona suing McKesson corporation over drug costs

The state of Arizona has accused the country’s biggest prescription drug wholesaler of price gouging. 

Interview with Phoenix Symphony Orchestra CEO Jim Ward

KJZZ's Dennis Lambert spoke with Phoenix Symphony Orchestra CEO Jim Ward about the group's upcoming season.

Prop. 204 seeks to make one-cent sales tax permanent

Proposition 204 on the November ballot gives voters the chance to make a one-cent sales tax increase that went into effect in 2010 permanent.

Interview with violin soloist Elena Urioste

Violin soloist Elena Urioste will perform for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra on the group's opening night. 

Opening night for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra

Thursday is opening night for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, and it is the final season for Music Director Michael Christie. 

Friday 9 O'Clock Special

John Coltrane. The name conjures a deeply emotional, sometimes spiritual response from even the most casual jazz fan. Tonight celebrate the birthday of the most revolutionalry and widely imitated saxophonist in jazz history. Learn more about the legend, from his stints with Miles, Monk and Dizzy to his search for new sounds. Jazz awakes at 8.

Thursday 9 O'Clock Special

Arizona is home to a thriving jazz scene from former Count Basie vocalist Dennis Rowland, Joey and Papa John DeFrancesco to jazz diva Margo Reed, Armand Boatman and guitarist Stan Sorenson, just to name a few! Tonight groove to some swinging tunes all from Arizona artists. Get to know your local jazz community better and find out who's playing where. Jazz awakes at 8.

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