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.

Drivers rejoice: Time spent stuck in traffic is down

A new study shows that traffic congestion across the U.S. dropped by 30 percent in 2011 over the previous year.  

2010 Census extremely accurate, but Latinos still undercounted

The Census Bureau has just released a survey of the 2010 population count. It showed the census was accurate to 1/100 of 1 percent. That’s about 36,000 people that were overcounted.

Report: Fewer illegal immigration bills introduced so far in 2012 than 2011

A new report finds states introduced and approved fewer bills dealing with illegal immigration during the first quarter of this year than last. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Hayden Flour Mill grounds will be open to the public

For the first time in more than a decade, visitors can walk the grounds of one of Tempe’s oldest buildings. The fence around the historic Hayden Flour Mill is coming down and the open space around it will be open to the public.

Border committee meets in Phoenix to address smuggling

Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle says to stop narcotics from flowing across the border, the U.S. government must be as innovative, flexible and nimble as Mexican drug cartels.

Glendale coucil to vote on raising taxes, fees

The Glendale City Council will vote Monday night on how to close a $35 million shortfall in next year’s budget.

McCain: "Looming serious situation" with old air tankers

Arizona Senator John McCain says it shouldn’t be a surprise that Arizona is dealing with wildfires this year. And, he says he’s confident the state will have enough federal resources to deal with this year’s fire season.

McCain calls for campaign finance reform

Arizona Senator John McCain says the U.S. Supreme Court case that led to unlimited independent campaign expenditures will lead to scandals. He also called the court’s decision in the Citizens United case “uninformed.”


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