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State of the Arizona job market

KJZZ reporters Devin Browne and Mark Brodie talk about their work covering Arizona’s job market, and ASU economist Lee McPheters talks about what needs to change in the job market to get Arizona on the economic upswing.

Campaign 101 with local experts

Wes Gullett, partner at the consulting firm First Strategic, and Bob Grossfeld, president and CEO of The Media Guys, talk about modern campaigning and candidates.

Cigarette ban may have cleared out more than smoke

Five years ago this month the Smoke Free Arizona act went into effect. A Valley bar owner and a health services expert talk about how the act changed the Arizona bar scene.

Summer means construction along Northern Arizona highways

With summer vacation under way, here’s something to keep in mind if you’re driving to Northern Arizona—highway construction.

Third challenger files to run against Sheriff Joe Arpaio

A third challenger to Sheriff Joe Arpaio has entered the race for Maricopa County Sheriff.

Candidates' petition signatures due today

Candidates running for office this year are facing a deadline of this afternoon to turn in their petition signatures to the Secretary of State's office. From Phoenix, KJZZ's Mark Brodie has more.

Police report more designated drivers during holiday weekend

Police agencies fanned out across the state this Memorial Day weekend trying to keep drunk drivers off the road.

Girl seeks geek at Phoenix Comicon speed dating

Online dating may not be for everyone. At this weekend’s Phoenix Comicon, self-described geeks and nerds have found an alternative.

Arizona continues efforts to lure high-paying jobs

Arizona lost more than 300,000 jobs during the recession, and estimates suggest the state has gained only about a quarter of them back. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie and Devin Browne look at what kinds of jobs are filling the gap.

Glendale fireworks ban takes effect

Another city is banning the use of fireworks. Glendale’s ordinance takes effect Friday just as the Memorial Day weekend gets under way.

Changes coming to Camelback Mountain

The popularity of hiking Camelback Mountain has for years strained relationships between area residents and hikers, but changes are coming that might ease that strain.

The Fronteras Vote 2012 Election Special

Changing demographics across the Southwest United States have redrawn political maps and are challenging assumptions about the electorate.

Lawsuit filed to stop transfer of mortgage settlement money

Housing advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday in Maricopa County Superior Court. They want a judge to stop the state from taking $50 million from a mortgage settlement to help balance the budget. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Emergency declaration for Yavapai County

An area affected by the Gladiator Fire will be getting some help from the state. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.

More Arizonans expected to travel this Memorial Day than in 2011

More than 700,000 Arizonans are expected to travel this holiday weekend. And, if they all do, it would be around a one and a half percent increase over last year’s Memorial Day travel. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Former Phoenix cop aims to replace Arpaio

A second challenger to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has filed his signatures to get on the ballot.

Fugitive who threatened Arpaio may be in Arizona

A man who recently threatened the lives of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his family may be heading to Arizona.

Arizona Secretary of State receives confirmation from Hawaii on birth certificate

It looks like President Obama's name will appear on the Arizona ballot in November.

Phoenix parks have kept pace despite years of fast growth

Phoenix parks rank above-average among large American cities.

Piece of Tempe history comes back to life as mill opens to the public

Tempe’s Hayden Flour Mill was the largest flour mill in the state -- until it closed in 1998. For more than a decade the building has been boarded up and blocked off from the public. Now it has re-opened.