Testimony concludes at MCSO, Arpaio civil trial -- what's next?

The testimony in the class action discrimination suit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office is over. Yet this case wont be the last word on the debate over whether the Sheriff's office treats Latinos unfairly.

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.

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.

Maricopa County Recorder discusses early voting

Early voting gets underway Thursday for the Aug. 28 Arizona primary election. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert spoke with Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell.

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.

New poll shows Obama with large lead among Latinos

A just-released poll shows Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney continues to trail badly among Latino voters in Arizona and other key states.

Slide Rock remains off-limits for swimming

Swimming is still banned at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon. Park officials say water in the canyon remains unhealthy.

Paper mill in Snowflake to close

One of the largest employers in Navajo County began handing out pink slips today.

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