Former GM Proving Grounds changing hands

More than 500 acres located on the former General Motors proving grounds in Mesa have changed hands and are expected to be turned into homes.

Veteran Stories: Art Sloane advocates for vets

Arizona is home to more than half a million veterans and this week on Morning Edition we’re hearing the voices of veterans who came to us through KJZZ’s Public Insight Network.

Phoenix housing gains lead country

Home prices in Greater Phoenix rose faster in the past year than in any other metro area.

Arizona appeals court ruling regarding Planned Parenthood

Arizona is appealing a ruling that allows Planned Parenthood to receive public funding through the state to provide health care services to women in need. The state is taking its case to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

University students will have one fewer fee in AZ

The Arizona Board of Regents voted Monday to suspend collection of a fee on all university students.

NM peanut plant shut down by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has shut down a New Mexico peanut butter processor after dozens of people in 20 states were sickened. 

Renewing Jazz

Jazz is evolving from the music of Bird and Diz, Trane and Miles into new ideas and plenty of brilliant young players. Discover the spirit of jazz with Esperanza Spalding, Eldar, Graham Dechter, and more young talent changing the face of jazz tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8!

Marijuana goes to school

A university in Northern California has formed an academic institute devoted to marijuana.

Prison hooch suspected in botulism outbreak

Seven Arizona inmates have been hospitalized with suspected botulism poisoning.

Valley mayors call for reforming state's education system

Several Valley mayors say they’re best suited to bring together lawmakers, community and education leaders to improve the state’s education system. Their first attempt is to create an education coalition made of mayors from across the state.

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