Judge rules against "top two" primary initiative

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge says a proposed initiative to change Arizona’s primary election system is unconstitutional and will not be on November’s ballot.

O'Connor disappointed by drop in SCOTUS approval

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor says it's disappointing for her to see the downturn in public opinion of the nation's highest court.

Survivor of Mesa Sikh murder calls for gun control

Seven people, including the gunman, are dead after a shooting broke out Sunday at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin.

Drought blamed for wild horse deaths on Navajo Nation

Wild horses on the drought-stricken Navajo Nation are fighting for their lives.

Valley schools back in session this week

It's back to the classroom for many Arizona school districts this week.

Trespassing conviction upheld in obscene T-shirt case

A Mohave County man convicted of trespassing for wearing an obscenity-laced T-shirt to a Board of Supervisors meeting has lost another round in court.

1st District field narrowing before primary

The primary election is still weeks away, but the field of candidates in Arizona's 1st Congressional District race is already narrowing.

Three candidates vying to be Glendale's first new mayor in close to 20 years

This month, Glendale voters are starting the process of electing the city’s first new mayor in almost 20 years. And, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, the three candidates running for the top job will inherit several significant issues facing the West Valley city.

Michael Ian Black: RV'ing his way to political understanding

Michael Ian Black loves the '80's. But, how does he feel about traveling the country in a poorly air-conditioned RV with Meghan McCain, the daughter of Arizona Senator John McCain?

Arpaio celebrates Tent City anniversary, refuses to talk about civil trial

More than 400,000 Maricopa County jail inmates have been housed in Tent City since the facility was first opened. Sheriff Joe Arpaio began using Korean War-era tents to house inmates 19 years ago.

Use of loose tobacco on the rise in the wake of cigarette taxes

The Centers for Disease Control says total cigarette consumption in the U.S. was down 2.5 percent from 2010 to 2011. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports says smokers are turning to other kinds of tobacco.

Maintenance could cause delays at Sky Harbor

If you are flying in or out of Sky Harbor Airport this weekend, allow for some delays.

AIMS results show small improvements

The results are in for Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards, or AIMS test, and state education officials say there were gains in all subject areas. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Arpaio critics take opportunity to register voters

As the trial of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Joe Arpaio went on in federal court yesterday, dozens of young people launched a voter registration drive targeting Latino voters.

Luke AFB lands F-35 pilot training center

The Air Force announced today that it has chosen Luke Air Force Base for the new pilot training center for the F-35 fighter jets.

New strategies in fire fighting

Earlier this week a Rand Corporation report claimed there are more effective means of fighting fires, and its lead author explains how.

The Valley’s wet monsoon season

An expert talks about the unpredictability of Arizona’s monsoon season, and explains why this year’s monsoon season is wetter than last year’s.

CDC says 2012 more active for West Nile Virus than past years

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say more Americans have been infected with West Nile Virus so far this year than through any July since 2004.

Arizona's emerging Latino voter

According to a report released by the Morrison Institute at ASU, Arizona will see a voting shift in coming years due to the coming-of-age Latino population. The two researchers who wrote the report explain why.

Plan clears way for increased flights at Davis-Monthan

More training flights will be taking off and landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force base in Tucson.


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