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Candidate may appeal removal from council ballot due to English proficiency

A prospective candidate for city council in a small Arizona border town will decide by Monday whether to appeal a court ruling that removed her from the ballot based on her poor English proficiency.

Attorney asks why landfill search for missing girl took so long

The attorney representing missing 5-year-old Jhessye Shockley is questioning why police are choosing now to begin searching a huge landfill south of Phoenix for the girl’s body.

Antenori first to announce campaign for Giffords' seat

State Republican Senator Frank Antenori is the first person to officially announce his candidacy for the Congressional seat vacated by Representative Gabby Giffords.

Read the text of Gov. Brewer's letter to President Obama

After initially saying it was a private letter and would not be shared with the public, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's office released a copy of the letter she wrote to President Barack Obama. The release late Thursday afternoon fulfilled widespread requests to read the letter, which many argued was a matter of public record.

Bill to ban texting while driving motors on

A proposal to ban texting while driving around Arizona has won the approval of a state House committee. From Phoenix, KJZZs Mark Brodie reports.

President's message of high-tech jobs will require focus on education

President Obama was in Arizona yesterday to continue promoting his message on jobs and manufacturing. He chose a fitting backdrop. The president spoke in front of a massive construction site in Chandler.

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Share your memories of Arizona

This is Arizona's Centennial Year, and we want to include you in the birthday celebration coverage. Tell us: what are your memories of the iconic people, places and things that make up Arizona? What makes you proud to live here?

Should "ethnic studies" programs be allowed in schools?

This week, the Tucson Unified School District board voted to end its Mexican-American studies program so as not to lose millions in funding from the state of Arizona. We want to hear your reaction to the decision.

Share your reaction to Gov. Brewer's State of the State address

Governor Brewer delivered her second State of the State address before the Arizona legislature on Monday, January 9. We'd like to hear your reaction to what the governor had to say.

What was 2011 a good year for?

2011 has been a challenging year in many ways, with the economy causing uncertainty and struggle. But as the year draws to a close and it's time to assess, we want to look at the glass as half-full. Share your thoughts: what was 2011 a good year for?

Share your thoughts on Sheriff Joe

The U.S. Department of Justice has found widespread civil rights abuses and racial profiling in the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. What is your reaction? What's your opinion of Sheriff Joe?

What are your favorite holiday traditions?

Whether they're unique or ordinary, uncommon or commonplace, we'd like to hear about your favorite holiday traditions!

What's next for Occupy?

As "Occupy" activists continue to protest economic inequality in the United States, some are asking what the next logical step is for the movement. Share your thoughts.

What are you renting?

As a tough economy continues to squeeze many budgets, the rental market is expanding beyond traditional items like apartments or cars. What else are you renting?

How Are Classrooms in the Southwest Changing?

The demographics of the United States are changing rapidly, and the demographics of schools are in flux. We want to hear from you: how are classrooms in the Southwest changing?

Share The Stories Of Your Community!

We want to hear the stories of your community. Do you feel safe where you live? What challenges has your town faced?

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Mexican American Studies Teach-in

After the Tucson Unified School District voted to cancel its Mexican American Studies program, some students decided to push back by skipping classes and having their own teach-ins.

Unique business fills Arizona vacancies

The thousands of Arizona homes now sitting empty, in the wake of the real estate slump, have created some new jobs. Some property owners are hiring caretakers to house-sit for them and protect their investments.

100 Years in Pictures

KJZZ's Dennis Lambert sat down with Arizona Highways Editor Robert Stieve to discuss the publication's Issue of the Century.

Widespread ASU Computer Breach Prompts Shutdown

Computer problems are plaguing Arizona State University this morning. The school has been forced to shut down its ASURITE system, the one students and staff use to log into classes and access other online services.

California Citrus Threatened by Freeze

A hard freeze blanketed parts of California, threatening the nation's largest citrus market.

Martin Luther King Jr. Commentary by Ahmad Daniels

A look beyond the "I have a dream" speech.

Haiti: Recovery Two Years later

January 12th is the second anniversary of a massive earthquake that killed more than 200-thousand people in Haiti.

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What is a Goldwater conservative?

As we approach Arizona’s Centennial, Here and Now pays tribute to local legends who have helped shape the state’s identity. State Senate president Steve Pierce, Arizona Republic columnist Bob Robb, and Nick Dranias of the Goldwater institute help us remember Barry Goldwater.

Senator David Schapira running for Congressional District 9

State Senate Minority Leader David Schapira is one of the candidates running for the newly formed 9^th Congressional District. He explains why he makes an excellent candidate for Congress.

Congressman David Schweikert talks politics

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) gives his opinion on the State of the Union address and redistricting in Arizona.

The Wright Way of Building

A designer ahead of his time, Frank Lloyd Wright left his mark across the valley. Even after his death he continues to be a prominent figure in the architecture and city planning that shapes Arizona.

Moving Forward With Medical Marijuana

Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services Will Humble talks about moving forward with Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Program. He explains possible roadblocks and an estimated timeline for opening dispensaries.

Is Real Estate Looking Up?

Real estate experts Mike Orr, creator of the Cromford Report, and John Wake of the website Real Estate Notebook talk about improvements they’ve seen in Arizona’s housing market…and the state finally recovering from the popped bubble.

Running for Senate

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona is running for the open U.S. Senate seat this year. Carmona hopes to solve problems so that the government serves the people.

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9 O'clock Jazz Special for 1/30

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band keeps traditional jazz alive. You can go to New Orleans and travel back to the 1920s with this delightful band that has created an atmosphere of fun and good jazz for over 50 years. Young players come to join veterans in a blending of banjos and trumpets that started a revolution in music. They will be performing at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts this week and Monday night you can tap your toes to the sound of the Preservation Hall jazz Band on the 9 O'clock Special on KJZZ.

9 O'clock New Release Jazz Special for 1/26/12

Hear the latest new releases tonight on K-Jazz and find out who is hot and who is cool. And keep up with who is playing jazz in your neighborhood. Join the fun tonight at 8 after the news.

Decades of Jazz with Ahmad Jamal

(Tempe, AZ) Jazz piano player Ahmad Jamal talks about his lifelong career in jazz with Blaise Lantana.

Genius Jazz with Regina Carter

(Tempe, AZ) Regina Carter stops by KJZZ studios and talks with Blaise Lantana about her new CD, being the receipient of the 'Genius' Award from the MacArthur Foundation and playing Paganini's 'Il Cannone'.