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KJZZ Feb 2012 - AZSCITECH

KJZZ Feb 2012 - Centennial Minutes

KJZZ Celebrates Arizona's Centennial with Your Favorite Memories

February 14, 2012 is Arizona’s 100th birthday. To celebrate our state’s centennial, KJZZ's Fronteras: the Changing America Desk reporters want to take a look back at what’s made this state special.

Beginning on Statehood Day and continuing throughout 2012, we’ll be running stories highlighting Arizona’s history.

We want to include you in the coverage. Whether you’re a native Arizonan or new to the state, KJZZ wants to hear from you!

What are your memories of the iconic people, places, and things that make up Arizona? What makes you proud to live here?

What do you hope the state can accomplish in its second 100 years?

Please, take a few minutes to fill out this form and share your thoughts with us. We may follow up with you for an interview.

If you have any questions, contact Nick Blumberg at nblumberg@rioradio.org.

Thank you!

Arizona radio listeners, history buffs and art lovers should also tune in for KBAQ's Hearing the Century: Voices of Arizona’s Arts Past and Present, beginning Feb. 1, at 8:30 a.m.

Hearing the Century will feature a collection of stories from the last one hundred years of the state’s arts and cultural history told by a variety of artists and scholars who will share historical perspectives, stories and legendary tales about Arizona’s artistic heritage. Contributors include award-winning cowboy poet Mike Dunn, painter and founder of Superstition Land Trust Anne Coe and award-winning filmmaker Dustinn Craig.

The 20 stories KBAQ will present focus on the unique styles and contributions of Arizona artists from the past and present-- specializing in music, theater, painting and other art forms-- from north, central and southern parts of the state. They will air weekdays during the month of February at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on KBAQ 89.5 FM. For more details, visit KBAQ.org.

Mesa Close to Landing New University

The city of Mesa might be home to the newest campus of Benedictine University, a private Catholic school.

Phoenix-Mesa Airport Growth

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith talks to Steve Goldstein about the growth of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, and what it means for Arizona.

Missing Mesa Woman FOUND!

Felicita Ramirez was located by a family member in Tempe. She is now back with her family and was found in good condition.

Mesa Residents Talk Recall

The results of Mesa’s recall election will become official later this morning, as the Arizona Secretary of State certifies them. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie spoke to some residents of legislative district 18, to get their take on what happened.

Mesa Recall Election Not Likely to Lead to Changes in Law

Jerry Lewis won last week’s recall election against Russell Pearce in Mesa’s legislative district 18. But there were three people on the ballot, of whom was accused of being a sham candidate. And, now that the election is over, there are questions about what, if anything, lawmakers might do in response. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Pearce Loses in Historic Recall Election

For the first time in Arizona history, a state legislator is recalled. State Senate President Russell Pearce—who many consider the most powerful politician in the state—lost to charter school administrator Jerry Lewis.

Special interest groups spending money in recall election

Campaign finance reports in the recall election of state Senate President Russell Pearce are trickling in. The latest show what was spent on independent expenditure efforts on behalf of Pearc