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Maricopa County officials hold closed door meeting on Melendres case following audit release

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

Top finance minds are among Maricopa County officials who held secret talks on Tuesday about a long running-racial profiling case against the Sheriff’s Office.

Top finance minds are among Maricopa County officials who held secret talks on Tuesday about a long running-racial profiling case against the Sheriff’s Office.

Haven, a homeless shelter for seniors, had their first official summer. Here's how it went

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

Earlier this year, the Haven, one of the only temporary shelters for unhoused senior citizens in the country, finally opened its doors after years of delays. This was the Haven’s first official summer.

Earlier this year, the Haven, one of the only temporary shelters for unhoused senior citizens in the country, finally opened its doors after years of delays. This was the Haven’s first official summer...

Trump awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1h

President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the ...

WIC clinics in Arizona are still open. But federal funding could run out in shutdown

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 2h

As the government shutdown drags into its third week, advocates continue to raise concerns over funding for federal food assistance programs.

As the government shutdown drags into its third week, advocates continue to raise concerns over funding for federal food assistance programs.

Documents detail social media post that led to Tempe City Council evacuation in August

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 2h

In August, Tempe police evacuated the City Council chambers, citing a bomb threat posted on social media. Documents obtained by KJZZ detail the events that caused the City Council to meet remotely for weeks.

Tempe City Police were reportedly sent a screenshot of a comment with a picture of a silhouetted figure looking onto a mushroom cloud.

NAU research team has found uses for artificial intelligence in forestry management

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 3h

A research team from NAU has found uses for artificial intelligence in forestry management.

A research team from NAU has found uses for artificial intelligence in forestry management.

Congresswoman-elect Grijalva's win is certified. Mayes threatens litigation if she's not sworn in

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 3h

Arizona leaders certified Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva's win Tuesday and demanded she be sworn in.

Arizona leaders certified Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva's win Tuesday and demanded she be sworn in.

Old restaurant menus can reveal more than just what we used to eat and drink

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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 3h

Nathalie Cooke, an English professor at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, is author of the new book "Tastes and Traditions: A Journey through Menu History."

Nathalie Cooke, an English professor at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, is author of the new book "Tastes and Traditions: A Journey through Menu History."

This wearable sensor would warn workers when they're in danger of overheating

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 3h

Nearly 1,000 workers in this country died from heat exposure between 1992 and 2002, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Roxana Chicas is trying to prevent more outdoor workers from dying because of the heat.

Nearly 1,000 workers in this country died from heat exposure between 1992 and 2002, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Roxana Chicas is trying to prevent more outdoor workers fr...

Yuma, state offer financial help to Arizonans as government shutdown drags on

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 3h

Yuma is offering payment flexibility to residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Arizona is allowing furloughed federal employees to be considered eligible for unemployment insurance.

Yuma is offering payment flexibility to residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Arizona is allowing furloughed federal employees to be considered eligible for unemployment insur...

Trump ended federal grants for electric school buses. How this could affect Valley districts

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

With the start of the new federal fiscal year on Oct. 1 came the end of a tax credit school districts had been using to electrify their fleets of buses. Julia Gentin has covered climate education at The Hechinger Report.

With the start of the new federal fiscal year on Oct. 1 came the end of a tax credit school districts had been using to electrify their fleets of buses.

The Navajo Nation president fired controller. The council filed an injunction to try to stop it

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

The Navajo Nation president and its council are at odds – and some are calling for his ouster. KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio joined The Show to talk about it.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren tried firing the tribe’s controller this week — a move later deemed unlawful by the Navajo Nation Council. It’s the latest skirmish in a prolonged battle between tri...

Phoenix Police Chief Giordano asks community for time and trust as officer-involved shootings rise

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

Officer-involved shootings in Phoenix are up under its new chief — and the pressure is on to address it. Chief Matt Giordano has expressed his deep concern and issued a public list of reforms.

Officer-involved shootings in Phoenix are up under its new chief — and the pressure is on to address it. Chief Matt Giordano has expressed his deep concern and issued a public list of reforms.

What's the 'true cost' of all the different kinds of milks? Researchers tried to find out

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

New research aims to find the "true cost" of different kinds of milk, including its impact on health, the environment and the labor it takes to produce it.

New research aims to find the "true cost" of different kinds of milk, including its impact on health, the environment and the labor it takes to produce it.

Equine massage for competition horses is big business — and now you can learn in it Scottsdale

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 4h

Jay Clements runs the Scottsdale Community College Equine Science Program, and she’s just helped launch Arizona’s first college-based equine massage therapy certificate program at SCC.

Jay Clements runs the Scottsdale Community College Equine Science Program, and she’s just helped launch Arizona’s first college-based equine massage therapy certificate program at SCC.

U.S. rejects Navajo company's bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 7h

The Department of Interior said in a Tuesday statement that last week’s $186,000 bid from the Navajo Transitional Energy Co. (NTEC) did not meet the requirements of the Mineral Leasing Act.

The Department of Interior said in a Tuesday statement that last week’s $186,000 bid from the Navajo Transitional Energy Co. (NTEC) did not meet the requirements of the Mineral Leasing Act.

Tucson was set to welcome major league Mexican baseball team. Visa issues hold back the season

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 7h

Tucson is getting ready to welcome a Mexican major league baseball team this month — the first Mexican team to have a U.S. home base. But, as the team reports, an issue getting U.S. visas for players is delaying the season.

Tucson is getting ready to welcome a Mexican major league baseball team this month — the first Mexican team to have a U.S. home base. But, as the team reports, an issue getting U.S. visas for players ...

Customs and Border Protection announces major funding for 'smart wall' on U.S.-Mexico border

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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 7h

Customs and Border Protection says it’s awarded $4.5 billion worth of contracts to build border barriers and infrastructure — things like surveillance cameras and lights.

Customs and Border Protection says it’s awarded $4.5 billion worth of contracts to build border barriers and infrastructure — things like surveillance cameras and lights.

AI data centers need a lot of power. That creates challenges for electric companies in the West

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 7h

Artificial intelligence is increasingly creeping into our lives. And in support of that super technology, nondescript data centers are popping up in cities, towns and even near cattle ranches. They require lots of power — creating new challenges for utilities.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly creeping into our lives. And in support of that super technology, nondescript data centers are popping up in cities, towns and even near cattle ranches. They re...

Parts of Tempe, Phoenix Zoo start cleanup after powerful microburst

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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 7h

In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Monday dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.

In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Monday dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.

KJZZ's Sun Up is a weekday morning podcast giving you the Arizona news you need to start your day. It is the biggest stories of the day from KJZZ News.

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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 8h

Thanks for listening to KJZZ’s Sun Up. Today:

✈️ Sky Harbor won’t show video blaming Dems for shutdown
🦟 Mosquito problems after the heavy rain
⛏️ Gold prospecting makes a comeback in AZ

And more news in the podcast.

KJZZ's Sun Up

Schweikert says lawmakers' refusal to address spending is one reason he's leaving Congress

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 23h

Arizona Congressman David Schweikert says one of the reasons he’s leaving Congress to run for governor is because federal leaders went back on a budget deal.

Arizona Congressman David Schweikert says one of the reasons he’s leaving Congress to run for governor is because federal leaders went back on a budget deal.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport won't play 'political' message blaming Democrats for shutdown

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1d

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport joined a handful of other airports across the country that have refused to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport joined a handful of other airports across the country that have refused to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government ...

Judge tosses challenge to voter-approved AZ immigration measure

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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1d

A judge has rejected efforts to void a measure approved by voters last year on immigration.

A judge has rejected efforts to void a measure approved by voters last year on immigration.