Avalanche warning in Coconino County

Coconino County officials are alerting motorists and people in the back-country areas of possible avalanches in the San Francisco peaks through at least Tuesday.

Three months out of prison, Bill Macumber speaks

A man wrongfully accused of murdering an Arizona couple in 1963 says he’s not dwelling on the 37 years he spent in prison. KJZZ’s Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez spoke to Bill Macumber, who was released with help from the Arizona Justice Project back in November.

Gang of Eight calls for immigration reform

Six years after a promising, bipartisan push to reform U.S. immigration policy was upended in Congress, a so-called Gang of Eight Senators officially revived the effort today.

Arizona National Guard unit deploys to Afghanistan

Even as President Barack Obama and military officials plan for the end of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of American servicemen and women are being deployed to that war zone.

What do Arizonans want?

The Center for the Future of Arizona has released a follow-up to it's 2009 report, called "The Arizona We Want 2.0."

Obama to announce immigration reform plan next week

President Barack Obama is expected to begin his push for immigration reform next week. Today he met with several members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at the White House to discuss plans for the legislation.

New home sales fell in December in Western U.S.

Sales of new homes in the Western U.S. were down in December. Nationwide, new home sales fell in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 369,000, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. 

Mexico election funding

Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute has confirmed that the country's new president's party spent more than $5 million through electronic cash cards during last year's presidential campaign.

PhDs and Master's degrees increase, nationally and in Arizona

The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing a growing national trend in college degree attainment; Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees are on the rise. One Arizona university is keeping up.

Avondale unveils yet-to-be-filled industrial complex

A mammoth manufacturing and industrial center  will soon open in Avondale. Right now there are no tenants for the facility. Developers and the city are confident that is going to change.

Reactions to Governor Jan Brewer's proposed budget

Governor Jan Brewer's Budget Director John Arnold explains how the administration decided on its spending priorities in the $8.9 billion package.

Arizona's flu season and requiring vaccination

Shoana Anderson of the Arizona Department of Health Services explains how the state's flu season compares with the rest of the country. James Hodge of Arizona State University's O'Connor College of Law considers the ethics of requiring workers to be vaccinated and sending them home if they're ill.

City of Phoenix gets a 'D' for spending transparency

The public interest group says the City of Phoenix is not open enough about how it spends taxpayer money. The group released a report Wednesday that gave Phoenix a below-average rating.

Remembering Jack Ross and Acquanetta

Phoenix car dealer Jack Ross and his wife Acquanetta were well-known for their ubiquitous television commercials and their commitment to Valley health and culture.

Grandparent stipend bill approved by Arizona Senate committee

Grandparents who take in their grandkids would receive a monthly stipend,

Phoenix Suns' worst season in 25 years

The Phoenix Suns are off to their worst start in twenty-five years and fired Head Coach Alvin Gentry last week.

Change could be coming to parking meter rules

A proposal to require cities to randomly inspect their parking meters has cleared its first legislative hurdle.

Cancer treatment centers draw patients from Arizona, nation

As cancer treatment becomes ever more advanced, dedicated cancer centers in the Phoenix area have been growing. With that has come a barrage of billboard campaigns and TV commercials. In the second of two parts, KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg looks at how those centers can thrive and the criticism they face. 

Arizona leads nation in high school dropout rate, despite improvement

Arizona has one of the lowest high school graduation rates and the highest drop out rate in the country.

Trimming ficus trees now is a bad idea

The recent four-day freeze damaged ficus trees across the Valley. If you’re wondering what to do with the tree in your yard? Just leave it alone.


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