New Mexico's governor wants Mexican Gray Wolves relocated

New Mexico’s governor wants federal officials to move a pack of endangered wolves suspected of killing cattle in the southwestern part of her state. 

Early voting underway in Maricopa County

Early voting for next month’s general election begins Thursday. 

Mesa police testing mini-cameras

"Smile, you’re on Candid Camera" has taken on a whole new meaning with a gadget now being used by some police departments across the country. They’re mini-cameras that can be attached to a police officer’s body.

Bill Clinton in classic form at Tempe rally

Former President Bill Clinton came to Tempe on Wednesday night, to rally supporters of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Carmona.

Ray Brown

Jazz bassist Ray Brown studied piano as a kid in Pittsburgh.  There were so many pianists that he thought he'd be better off playing bass and that became his main ax. At 20 yrs old he took his bass to New York and got a gig in Dizzy Gillespie's band.  Ray Brown's understanding of the blues and bebop made him one of the best loved bassists of all time.  Enjoy the best of Ray Brown tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

Mayors seek to improve schools through support

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is leading a group of mayors in an effort to improve Arizona schools.

Art Blakey

  Jazz drummer Art Blakey was such a hard hitting drummer he was called the jazz tiger.  He started the Jazz Messengers with Horace Silver in 1954, and kept it going with different artists for over thirty years.  His band was a jazz university for many young players who went on to become jazz giants themselves.  Hear the many messengers of Art Blakey, tonight on the 9 o'clock special.

U.S. Treasury trying to hit cartel leaders where it hurts

The U.S. Department of Treasury is extending efforts to punish a leader of the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel -- financially.

State Out Of The Union: Arizona and the final showdown over the American dream

Arizona has received an inordinate share of national headlines in recent years, many related to SB1070, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former State Senator Russell Pearce.

Carmona vs. Flake heats up

Recent polls suggest that the race to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Jon Kyl could be very close.


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