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Arizona State University will head back to court in September as it attempts to force a downtown Phoenix property owner to give up a century-old historic home to make way for “open space” at a new medical campus.

Judge sets September court date in ASU lawsuit over historic downtown Phoenix home

A wildfire in the Kaibab National Forest is 10% contained as of Friday morning, and firefighters are making progress.

Rock Canyon Fire: The latest on the wildfire in the Kaibab National Forest

Well, it’s sad, but it’s true. Blaise Lantana, who has been KJZZ’s music director these past 32 years, is leaving the airwaves.

Most of you know that Blaise is herself an accomplished musician. She’s not leaving local stages. But you won’t find her here on KJZZ after July 2.

KJZZ contributor Robrt Pela sat down with Blaise to talk about her time here at the station.

Blaise Lantana, who has been KJZZ’s music director for past 32 years, is signing off Blaise Lantana, who has been KJZZ’s music director these past 32 years, is leaving the airwaves.

No one has "get pulled over by the cops" on their road trip bingo card — yet somehow it's happened to many of us. The key, as Phoenix educator Carrie Deahl learned, is to not let it ruin the rest of the trip.

SOAPBOX: Carrie Deahl learned not to let a traffic ticket ruin a road trip

The Phoenix City Council unanimously voted to update its animal cruelty ordinance to further restrict the tethering of pets.

Phoenix votes to ban dog tethering without direct supervision

This year’s Juneteenth celebration arrives alongside increased racial tension. The reasons include concerns about congressional representation for Black Americans after a Supreme Court ruling.

Acknowledging and celebrating Juneteenth are acts of resistance, this ASU professor says

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a fifth of all adults over the age of 18 had some kind of mental health treatment in 2020.

Dr. Khameer Kidia wants to reimagine the way we approach mental health in the West

The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.

How and why algae clouded Trump's vision for an 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool

After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.

Big dogs, Buc-ee's and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday America

A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used by federal immigration agents, a move that will expand the scope of ICE surveillance.

Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app