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Mesa police testing mini-cameras

"Smile, you’re on Candid Camera" has taken on a whole new meaning with a gadget now being used by some police departments across the country. They’re mini-cameras that can be attached to a police officer’s body.

Mayors seek to improve schools through support

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is leading a group of mayors in an effort to improve Arizona schools.

U.S. Treasury trying to hit cartel leaders where it hurts

The U.S. Department of Treasury is extending efforts to punish a leader of the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel -- financially.

State Out Of The Union: Arizona and the final showdown over the American dream

Arizona has received an inordinate share of national headlines in recent years, many related to SB1070, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former State Senator Russell Pearce.

Carmona vs. Flake heats up

Recent polls suggest that the race to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Jon Kyl could be very close.

Republican Congressional candidate Vernon Parker

Arizona's new Ninth Congressional District is the most competitive in the state and is considered a toss-up by national political analysts.

NPR Ombudsman Edward Schumacher-Matos

NPR Ombudsman Edward Schumacher-Matos visited KJZZ to talk about his role as the network's listener advocate.

Cato Institute gives Brewer a "D" on fiscal policy

A libertarian think tank that grades governors around the country on fiscal policy has given Arizona’s Jan Brewer low marks. The Cato Institute advocates small government, low taxes, and free markets.

Candidates hold final forum for state's largest congressional district

The candidates in Arizona’s Congressional District 1 have met one final time before early ballots go out.

Mystery body identified after 25 years

The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s office says it’s identified the remains of a man buried in a Tempe cemetery 25 years ago.

Endangered species list could be getting more prickly

This week, the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service proposed adding two cacti to the endangered species list.

Report: Dever was legally drunk

Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever was legally drunk when he flipped his vehicle and died on a gravel road in Northern Arizona.

Lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud, bribery

An Arizona lawmaker and former Tempe city councilman has pleaded guilty to fraud and accepting bribes.

Peanut butter recall hurts food bank

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix says it’s desperate to refill its warehouses after a recent peanut butter recall.

Secretary Napolitano to visit Arizona

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will be in Arizona today to express her condolences to the family of Nicholas Ivie.

Central Arizona Project canal has a leak

It may be another two weeks before the break in the Central Arizona Project canal is repaired. Authorities discovered the leak early Sunday morning.

Phoenix construction jobs bouncing back

According to an analysis released Thursday, Phoenix ranks third in the country in number of construction jobs added over the last year.

Winter weather forecast

While the Valley just left summer behind a couple weeks ago, weather forecasters are already looking ahead, to what the winter will feel like.

Maricopa school district attempts to pass a lesser, shorter override

The Maricopa Unified School District is struggling and this election it hopes its fifth attempt to pass an education override will be the charm. The district, about 40 miles south of Phoenix, is asking voters for money to climb out of its budget slump.

Hope for a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home

There’s new hope for a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home that was facing demolition in the Phoenix neighborhood of Arcadia.