Musicians Sacrifice Salaries to Keep Symphony Playing

Symphony Hall could have been silent this fall as the Phoenix Symphony faced a $1.5 million dollar budget deficit and growing debt.  But unlike musicians in other cities where symphony orchest

Recording suggests recall candidate is on the ballot to help Pearce

A third candidate has turned in signature petitions to get on the ballot in the recall election of Senate President Russell Pearce.

Drug Behind Birth Defects Studied for Alzheimer's Treatment

A drug that caused severe birth defects 50 years ago is undergoing a clinical trial in the valley.  The Banner Sun Health Research Institute in Sun City is conducting a study of thalidomide to

The Worry Over Dealing with U.S. Debt

Washington’s inability to solve our nation’s debt problem is getting the attention of more than just politicians and economists.  Now, average citizens are wondering what it will take to do something about it. 

Elvis Opens at the MIM

An exhibit highlighting Elvis Presley opens Saturday morning at the Musical Instrument Museum in Northeast Phoenix.  As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports, the display pays tribute to the King of Ro

Few options for Glendale Couple losing state Medicaid Insurance

For a Glendale couple, losing their state Medicaid insurance Monday is a matter of life or death. 

School administor enters recall election of Senator Pearce

A challenger in the recall election of senator Russell Pearce promises to run a clean campaign. Jerry Lewis formally announced his candidacy to a crowd of family and friends in Mesa this morning.

Pearce recall election evokes strong reaction from constituents

Guest Ranch Burned by Wallow Fire gets Unexpected Help

Post Wallow Fire: Cattle may not Graze in Forest

Ranchers who lease forest land may not be allowed to graze cattle in areas burned by the largest fire in Arizona’s history.  As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports in our series on the aftermath of t

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