Arizonans to lose unemployment benefits this month

Some Arizonans could lose their unemployment benefits later this month, because of the state’s declining unemployment rate. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Phoenix neighborhood wins "placemaking" grant

The Downtown Phoenix arts district, Roosevelt Row, has received a $150,000 development grant. The money will go toward so-called arts based placemaking. 

Experts say Valley rental market poised for growth

The Valley’s housing market is starting to pick back up. But some experts say one part of that market is poised for a big comeback in the next few years, especially in parts of Phoenix and the East Valley. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Barber elected to replace Giffords

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — Democrat Ron Barber has won a special House election in southern Arizona to finish the term of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Death row inmate gets new execution date

Convicted killer Daniel Wayne Cook has a new execution date.

Mesa mayor to take national leadership position

One Arizona mayor is about to become the second-in-command at the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Election year education priorities on association's mind

The Arizona Education Association is preparing its priorities for the coming school year.

Local candidate removed for proficiency now on national ballot

The woman who was barred from running for a border town city council because of her lack of English proficiency is now running for Vice President of the United States.

Arizona boasts country's largest teen smoking drop

The number of teen smokers in Arizona is dropping. In fact, Arizona has seen the largest drop of any state in the country.

DHS targets teen tobacco use

New figures show that fewer Arizona teens are using tobacco. While the overall use of tobacco is down, the use of smokeless tobacco is still a concern.

Maricopa County aims to improve strangulation investigations

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office wants to be able to better investigate strangulation attempts. It’s getting ready to roll out a program throughout the county to make it easier for investigators to collect evidence in those cases. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Feds push states to crack down on distracted driving

The federal government is putting pressure on states across the county to end what they call an epidemic on the roads. The U.S. Department of Transportation released a 'Blueprint for Distracted Driving' on Thursday.

Arizona Legislature sues Independent Redistricting Commission

The Arizona Legislature has sued the Independent Redistricting Commission. The federal suit asks the court to give the job of redrawing Congressional districts every ten years back to state lawmakers. From Phoenix, KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.

Mohave County Sheriff's Office to patrol Colorado City

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is giving more than $400,000 to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office to pay for patrols in Colorado City. He says it's needed because the town’s police department is effectively controlled by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

BLM feels heat over burro roundup

The federal government is feeling pressure from animal activists and Congressman Raul Grijalva over its wild burro roundup in Southern Arizona.

Walter Cronkite’s Valley connection

Tom Chauncey II talks about friend of the family Walter Cronkite. He discusses Cronkite’s influence on journalism and Arizona State University.

The psychology behind social media

Dr. Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center, explains the role of social media in society, news, and relationships.

Disbarred attorney Andrew Thomas says he will target Maricopa County corruption

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas talks about the government corruption he says led to his disbarment and why he thinks Arizona needs Proposition 115.

U.S. Supreme Court justice again denies Tombstone on water issue

A second U.S. Supreme Court justice has denied a request by the town of Tombstone to use heavy equipment to restore its water system.

Peoria school burglarized for eighth time in six months

Peoria Police are asking for help, after thieves broke into an elementary school for the eighth time in less than a year. A custodian noticed this most recent break-in Monday morning. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.


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