January 2013 | KJZZ.org

Phoenix police buy new TASERs, will pay over five years

Buy it now, spread out your payments over a few years -- that sounds like an offer that comes along with a mattress or a car. But what about a weapon that’ll zap you full of electricity? KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports on a plan to help law enforcement replace old equipment.

Arizona hospitals get creative to make up for uncompensated care

Less than a month after Phoenix approved a plan to tax its hospitals, another Arizona city is looking to do the same thing.

The 'anonymous skyline' of Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix isn’t known for having signature high-rises, unlike many other big U.S. cities. But one development company is looking to change that.

DUI suspected as man crashes into photo radar van

A man is in custody in Tucson after allegedly crashing his car into a parked photo radar van.

Fewer endangered wolves found dead

Four Mexican Gray Wolves were found killed in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico during 2012, fewer than in past years.

Teens trapped for two hours over frozen lake

Emergency crews had to make a rescue from an eastern Arizona lake yesterday.

Tucson museum to open aquarium

A Tucson museum is opening its first major exhibit in ten years.

Information sought on missing business traveler

Authorities are searching for a Virginia man who came to Arizona on a business trip but hasn't been heard from since early December.

Phoenix police arrest New Year's shooters

Phoenix police arrested three people for allegedly firing guns into the air during the New Year’s holiday.

Space Needle for downtown Phoenix?

The downtowns of some major U.S. cities are known for having unique architecture and skyscrapers, but that isn't the case in Phoenix. One development company, Novawest, is exploring the possibility of changing that with a concept that's being compared to Seattle's Space Needle.