Last year, a Tucson woman posted a Games of Thrones GIF to share her reaction to a controversial Tempe parks ordinance. The GIF led to her being arrested by Tempe police. Now, Tierney is suing the city. www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...

Tucson woman sues Tempe over police response to 'Game of Thrones' GIF

A Tucson woman is suing the city of Tempe over its reaction to a social media post that led to the evacuation of City Hall and her arrest. The federal that alleges constitutional rights violations.

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Counties across Arizona are dropping Spanish-language translations from printed ballots. The latest is Apache County, which took this action back in April. Natalia Sells from @allvotingislocal.bsky.social talked with KJZZ News about this trend. www.kjzz.org/elections/20...

2026 will be Apache County's first election season without Spanish on its ballots

This year marks the first election season since Apache County did away with Spanish language translations on printed ballots. County supervisors approved the change earlier this year.

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Jérôme Pischella, the head of office for the consulate, spoke with KJZZ News.

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After a 14-year hiatus, Canada has reopened a consulate in Phoenix. Gov. Katie Hobbs and other leaders gathered near Central Avenue and Thomas Road for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

St. Mary’s Food Bank spokesperson Jerry Brown tells KJZZ the closures are taking place for a computer installation update.

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The St. Mary’s Food Bank says it will close its Phoenix and Surprise facilities Wednesday through Friday this week.

A local Arizona company that specializes in using coating material to keep roofs and walls cool brought their services to a FIFA fan festival in Houston. EnKoat used this material on bleachers, which cooled down the metal for soccer fans. www.kjzz.org/business/202...

Arizona company makes coating that cools bleachers at FIFA fan festival in Houston

An Arizona company’s paint is helping keep soccer fans cool in Houston throughout the World Cup.

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A study published in the JAMA Pediatrics provides new information about media usage during mealtime among parents and their children. University of Arizona researcher Cecilia Sada Garibay spoke about this new research with KJZZ News. www.kjzz.org/science/2026...

University of Arizona study compares parents, kids screen time during meals

A new study shows parents use media, like their phones and tablets, more than their children do during mealtime.

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A time capsule from 1985 provided the city of Glendale with some insight into its past. Now the city is burying another capsule of items with the expectation to open it in 2060. That’s according to Patrick Banger, the Glendale city manager. www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...

Glendale unveils contents of time capsule buried in 1985

During a remodeling project at Glendale’s City Hall, workers discovered a time capsule from 1985.

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Laveen residents may spot a new name change to their local library. The former Cesar Chavez Library is now the Prickly Pear Library thanks to community input. Phoenix Public Library spokesperson Lee Franklin spoke with KJZZ News. www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...

Community picks Prickly Pear as new name for former Cesar Chavez Library in Phoenix

A Phoenix library is the latest building to erase the name of disgraced labor icon Cesar Chavez. The Laveen facility will now be known as the Prickly Pear Library.

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personally I think it's a very big deal that the Canada bureau chief for the @nytimes.com — certainly one of the highest-paid journalists in the country — asked an unspecified "AI tool" what Poilievre said & published its AI-hallucinated quotes in her reporting.

I had the opportunity to speak with Jesscia Cox over the weekend. www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...

Jessica Cox, the 1st licensed airplane pilot without arms, will join Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame

New people will soon be inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame at the Pima Air and Space Museum. Among them is Jessica Cox, the first licensed armless airplane pilot.

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University of Arizona researcher Evan MacLean is part of a team looking to study cognitive aging in dog breeds. Such a study and its findings may be beneficial to research related to human cognitive health.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 3mo ago

A University of Arizona team is launching a multiyear study to better understand cognitive aging in dogs. If you have a dog between 10 and 13 years old, you could help.

I talked with Anna O’Leary, a professor at the university about this public forum event.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 3mo ago

Ever since a bombshell report revealed allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, organizations throughout the country have been re-examining their ties to the labor-rights icon.

Had the chance to speak with RUMBO co-founder Luis Ávila about this campaign.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 3mo ago

An organization called RUMBO is working to address urban heat in Phoenix. Their campaign, Resilient Phoenix, conducted research on the Maryvale community.

Talked with photographer David Schwartz about these stamps.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 3mo ago

The U.S. Postal Service plans to introduce a collection of Forever stamps featuring photographs of Route 66. These stamps will be issued at the National Postal Forum in Phoenix next month to commemorate the highway’s centennial.

Talked with Councilman OD Harris about this.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 3mo ago

Tampering with someone’s food or drink in Chandler could lead to criminal prosecution. This after the Chandler City Council adopted a new ordinance to protect people dining out.

I spoke with Alana Hernandez from the ASU Art Museum.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 4mo ago

Stories of South Texas and Mexican-American life is the focal point of a new exhibition opening in May at the ASU Art Museum.

Spoke with Arizona State University professor YZ Yang about this research.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 4mo ago

The growth of AI-generated media can make it hard to determine what online content is real and what is fake. But a professor from Arizona State University is trying to figure out how to better detect AI content.

Talked with the city of Tempe about this.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 4mo ago

Tempe is holding another round of public meetings to update its special events and parks and recreation codes.

My piece for KJZZ News.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 4mo ago

The ticket price for this new Harkins movie experience has not yet been announced. Reeves says the theatre chain plans to open at least two additional 4D locations in Arizona.

Went out and covered one of the No Kings protests in Tempe. Had the opportunity to speak with various participants and even one supporter of President Trump. Photo credits to Chad Snow, ChelseyHeath and Sky Schaudt.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 4mo ago

Critics of President Donald Trump fanned out all over the country Saturday for the latest round of No Kings protests. That included a large crowd in Tempe, at a pedestrian bridge over U.S. 60.

I talked with Sydney Millerwise from Arizona State University about these grasshoppers.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 5mo ago

Things are really hopping in the Valley right now thanks to the warm weather.

My latest for KJZZ News.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 5mo ago

Following allegations of harassment at a high school basketball playoff game, the Arizona Interscholastic Association placed Coolidge High School’s athletic department on probation.

I had the chance to talk to his lawyer through KJZZ News.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 6mo ago

The chief of staff for Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is being investigated for alleged violations of city policy. He’s also been suspended from his position.

I spoke with assistant city manager Ken Cost to get some clarification on this error.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 6mo ago

Mesa traffic officials used the incorrect signature of a judge when it issued thousands of photo enforcement traffic citations.

I had the opportunity to talk with Peoria police about a dog rescue effort that took place at a local home.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 6mo ago

Police say they have removed over 60 dogs from a Peoria home, and also discovered three dead dogs at the residence. Authorities had been to the house numerous times in the past few years.

I spoke to Chairman Jason Eisenberg on KJZZ News.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 7mo ago

The WM Phoenix Open has long been known as the rowdiest event on the PGA Tour. But things reached a tipping point in 2024, when tournament officials had to close the gates and shut down alcohol sales.

I talked with Dominique Roe-Sepowitz from the ASU School of Social Work and and Deputy Chief Brandon Smith from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 7mo ago

More than 50% of the participants said they have been victims of sex trafficking, and 80% have been victims of domestic violence.

I wrote about this for KJZZ News.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 7mo ago

A new boat cruising experience will soon come to Tempe Town Lake thanks to a partnership involving the city of Tempe. The venture, known as Tempe Boat Cruisin’, provides trips that give up to 26 guests the chance to ride on a cycle boat on the reservoir.

I talked with Alexy Posner about the Swiftie Liftie Club.

KJZZ Phoenix@kjzz.org · 7mo ago

These Swifties keep it 100 at the gym, and Sunday it was for a good cause.

Entering the final year of her first term, Gov. Katie Hobbs called on state lawmakers to adopt a series of tax cuts that she says will benefit middle-class Arizonans. But those cuts don’t go far enough for the Republicans who control the state Legislature www.kjzz.org/politics/202...

In State of State address, Hobbs prioritizes affordability, calls for tax breaks. GOP wants more

Entering the final year of her first term in office, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs called on state lawmakers to adopt a series of tax cuts that she says will benefit middle-class Arizonans. But those cu...

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