After Historic Downturn, Is It Finally Time For Recovery?

It's been half a decade of misery for many Americans who have lost their homes, their retirement, and their jobs to the Great Recession. But there are signs of recovery, too. We want to hear your story -- maybe you finally found a good job, or retirement seems possible again, or you're climbing back from bankruptcy, or your house regained its value.

State will take part in federal health care exchange

Governor Jan Brewer told the Obama administration Wednesday she’s not interested in setting-up a state run health exchange, one of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. 

Veteran Stories: Eric Batory on recovering from PTSD

It’s hard to know how many veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. We know that the number receiving government compensation for those conditions went up more than 200 percent in the last decade.

Senior community planned for GM Proving Grounds spot

Buyers of the GM Proving Grounds in east Mesa are formulating plans for the area. This includes an adult-living community.

Veteran Stories: Art Sloane advocates for vets

Arizona is home to more than half a million veterans and this week on Morning Edition we’re hearing the voices of veterans who came to us through KJZZ’s Public Insight Network.

University students will have one fewer fee in AZ

The Arizona Board of Regents voted Monday to suspend collection of a fee on all university students.

NM peanut plant shut down by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has shut down a New Mexico peanut butter processor after dozens of people in 20 states were sickened. 

Prison hooch suspected in botulism outbreak

Seven Arizona inmates have been hospitalized with suspected botulism poisoning.

Motorcycle club sues DPS, Coconino County Sheriff's office

A motorcycle club is suing the Department of Public Safety and the Coconino County Sheriff’s office for civil rights violations.

Universities participate in flu pandemic drill Tuesday

Students from Arizona’s three universities will participate in a statewide flu pandemic exercise.

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