Report: Dever was legally drunk

Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever was legally drunk when he flipped his vehicle and died on a gravel road in Northern Arizona.

Lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud, bribery

An Arizona lawmaker and former Tempe city councilman has pleaded guilty to fraud and accepting bribes.

Peanut butter recall hurts food bank

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix says it’s desperate to refill its warehouses after a recent peanut butter recall.

Stanton promotes Phoenix Access to Care Ordinance proposal

The City of Phoenix is acting to help its hospitals serve the uninsured.

AZ Highways feature on bike-coffee shop at the Grand Canyon

Morning Edition looks into Arizona Highways' feature on a unique bike rental shop and cafe at the Grand Canyon.

Bud Powell

Harlem pianist Bud Powell was a genius, along with Charlie Parker he created bebop.  He also had mental problems that kept him in hospitals for much of his career.  Learn more about Bud Powell and hear his amazing chops whether he is ripping through some bebop changes or cruising a blues.  We will also hear some sweet Chicago sound from Norman Simmons tonight it's 2 for 1 on the 9 O'clock special. Jazz awakes at 8.

Secretary Napolitano to visit Arizona

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will be in Arizona today to express her condolences to the family of Nicholas Ivie.

Credit card parking meters coming to Downtown Phoenix

The City of Phoenix will be providing nearly 500 new locations next year to use your credit or debit cards -- in the city’s parking meters.

Central Arizona Project canal has a leak

It may be another two weeks before the break in the Central Arizona Project canal is repaired. Authorities discovered the leak early Sunday morning.

Phoenix construction jobs bouncing back

According to an analysis released Thursday, Phoenix ranks third in the country in number of construction jobs added over the last year.

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