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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.

Valley's average home prices rose 10 percent in three months

The Phoenix area is the top market in the nation for gains in housing prices.

U.N. recognizes ASU professor's research

An Arizona State University professor is one of six international recipients being recognized for his study of the environment.

Former Rep. Richard Miranda sentenced for defrauding nonprofit

Former State Rep. Richard Miranda has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing from the charity he once ran.

KidsCare II enrolls 2,110 low-income children so far

State officials say about 2,100 low income children have so far enrolled in the new Kids Care II program, with many more applications pending. That’s as of the end of last week. This spring, three Arizona hospitals announced plans to combine their money, and draw down federal cash to fund the program for around 22,000 kids overall.

Arizona Supreme Court says juries can consider lesser charges

The Arizona Supreme Court says a jury can consider lesser charges against a defendant, even if the defense and prosecution don’t want them to.

Death of Tasered MCSO jail detainee ruled "undetermined"

Medical examiners in Maricopa County are ruling the death of Ernest "Marty" Atencio "undetermined." The Latino veteran died last December after being subdued and Tasered in a Maricopa County jail.

Future of Solar Energy Forum

As supplies of non-renewable resources dwindle and the cost of powering our cities continues to rise, KJZZ examines the most abundant energy source in Arizona—sol

Arizona gas prices continue to drop

Gas prices in Arizona continue to fall - they’re down again this week, and are now at a three-month low. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Incumbents will face off in August primaries, November general elections

More than 200 candidates for Congress, state Legislature and Corporation Commission have filed their petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. Wednesday was the deadline to get their signatures to the Secretary of State’s office, and starts a ten-day window for campaigns or their supporters to challenge those signatures. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.