Alleged government office bomber indicted

The Iraqi man charged with setting off a homemade bomb outside a Social Security office in Casa Grande has been indicted. 

Jimmy Smith

 Jimmy Smith changed the way we hear the jazz organ.  He created a whole new language of blues and bebop that is part of the sound every B3 player uses today.  Hear the fun and fabulous genius of jazz giant Jimmy Smith tonight on the 9 O'clock Special, and Marty Ashby stops by to talk about his Christmas concert when jazz awakes at 8.

First Arizona medical marijuana dispensary opens

The first Arizona marijuana medical dispensary opened its door Thursday in Glendale. It legally began distributing marijuana to the dozens of people who waited in line for hours to have their prescriptions filled.

Arizona dentists providing free care Friday, Saturday

Arizonans in need of dental care can get it, for free, Friday and Saturday, at the first Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy.

Master-planned communities must create legacy of innovation

Thursday, we reported on a new master-planned community on the site of the former General Motors proving grounds in Mesa. The development could eventually include 15,000 houses, along with parks, shopping areas, and office towers. In the second of two parts, we look at how planned living has shaped the Valley, and if it can remain relevant. 

State's first medical marijuana dispensary will open

Arizona’s first medical marijuana dispensary is scheduled to open Thursday morning in Glendale.

Dave Brubeck Celebration

Dave Brubeck helped to bring jazz into the pop culture of the 60s with his million selling album Time Out.  His unique style and new ideas continued to develop all through his life.  Tonight hear Brubeck from his early days to his final concerts, when jazz awakes tonight at 8.  It's a Brubeck bonanza.

East Mesa development plans back on track

After one of the worst recessions in history, it appears that development in Mesa is back on track.

Economists see job, population growth for Arizona in 2013

Arizona economists say a number of factors point to the state recovering fully from the recession in as little as three years.

A Phoestivus for the rest of us!

An event in downtown Phoenix aims to spread some holiday cheer. Gather 'round the aluminum pole for the story of Festivus -- well, make that Phoestivus. 


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