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July 2018
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School districts in the East and West Valley are growing, and teachers are feeling the strain. KJZZ's Education Desk investigates how districts are planning to keep up with the growth without funding from the state.
Aug. 1, 2018
The Hoover Dam has been one of the most powerful examples of impactful infrastructure in U.S. history — but a $3 billion makeover could make it even more effective.
July 31, 2018
The #MeToo movement has provided a space for women from all walks of life to talk about harassment and abuse — and now that extends to Catholic nuns.
July 31, 2018
In the 1950s, Desi Arnaz hit America’s televisions in the hit show, I Love Lucy. It was probably the earliest example of a Latino on network TV in this country.
July 31, 2018
Arizona’s trading relationship with Mexico has led to billions of dollars in economic impact. A key component of that trade is the ability of commercial trucks to cross the border in an efficient way — and any kind of slowdown would be an unwelcome challenge.
July 31, 2018
Monday night, another powerful monsoon storm hit the Phoenix Valley.
July 31, 2018
As we head toward Arizona’s August primary elections, KJZZ's The Show is inviting the candidates in contested races to talk about why they’re running and some of the key issues in their contests.
July 31, 2018
The Trump administration has publicly focused on cracking down on undocumented immigration, but it has also taken steps to limit legal immigration.
July 31, 2018
Should voters be told who is bankrolling an initiative?
July 31, 2018
In part two of a series looking at who the #RedForEd money impacts, one school district used the extra state money to add a stipend on all employee salaries.
<br /><small><a href="https://kjzz.org/content/676527/arizona-teachers-anticipate-bigger-paychecks-year">Part One: Arizona Teachers Anticipate Bigger Paychecks This Year →</a></small>
July 31, 2018
