Casey Kuhn
KJZZ 91.5
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Arizona District Has More Native American Farmers Than Any Other In The Country
Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation → Read More
Farm Dogs May Be Key To Protecting Arizona Ranches Against Mexican Gray Wolf
Farming often involves traveling long distances in remote areas to check on crops or cattle. And no matter what crop is being harvested, you’ll often find many farms share one thing in common – a farm dog. Working dogs may be a tool in the ongoing battle between cattle ranchers and the reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf.Before we get into the fiercely debated Mexican gray → Read More
DNC Chairman Hosts Pro-Affordable Care Act Rally In Phoenix
LAUREN GILGER: The battle over the Affordable Care Act is not over yet. A federal appeals court has taken up a Texas case challenging the ACA, one in which a lower court already ruled the law unconstitutional. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich joined that case in 2018, and this morning Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez is in Phoenix to rally for the ACA, and KJZZ's Casey Kuhn… → Read More
Avondale Hires First Ever In-House City Attorney
The Avondale City Council Monday approved hiring its first city attorney.Previously, Avondale would contract for legal services with an outside law firm.Mayor Kenn Weise said the new hire will keep Avondale competitive as it grows. → Read More
VP Mike Pence Visits Arizona To Speak At Manufacturer Meeting
Vice President Mike Pence spoke Tuesday at a board of directors meeting for a manufacturers group in the Phoenix area, where he urged the crowd to support President Donald Trump’s trade and border policies.Pence spoke to a crowd of about 100 people with the National Association for Manufacturers. → Read More
Q&AZ: When Does Phoenix Decide To Replace Bus Stops?
More shade is making its way to bus stops across Phoenix. KJZZ Listener Debra Traylor asked about the new shelters through our reporting project, Q&AZ.Phoenix voters approved a transportation tax that went into effect in 2016. → Read More
Arizona Food Banks Bracing For Government Shutdown Effects
The government shutdown is temporarily over. Federal workers went a month with no income, making it more difficult for many to put food on the table during that time. And, federal benefits for food came early, forcing families to budget over a longer period than usual. These unexpected needs will affect Arizona in the coming weeks as the uncertainty continues. → Read More
Sen. McSally Addresses Government Shutdown
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally marched at the Martin Luther King Jr. festival Monday in Phoenix.She addressed the crowd at the celebration on the 31st day of the nation’s longest government shutdown.Speaking to reporters after the march, McSally said she thinks a compromise will be necessary to re-open the government. → Read More
Maricopa County Community College Governing Board Votes In New Leadership
The Maricopa County Community College District governing board has a new president. The board was going to remove the now-former president from his position Tuesday.That was the plan, at least, until Laurin Hendrix offered to resign as president, effective as soon as the new president was voted in. → Read More
St. Mary's Brings Food To TSA Workers At Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
It was back to work Monday morning for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers. They’ll screen airport passengers and their luggage as usual, even though they haven’t been paid for three weeks due to the government shutdown.St. Mary’s Food Bank was there at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to hand out food for TSA workers to take home to their families.Workers like local… → Read More
Q&AZ: What Makes An Ocotillo's Leaves Grow?
Ocotillos are one of many unique plants with unusual qualities native to the Sonoran desert. KJZZ listener Brooke Moorhead asked via our Q&AZ reporting project what exactly makes the shrub grow leaves.Let’s get one thing straight: an ocotillo is not a cactus. It is a shrub with twisting, whip-like stems with red flowers at the top that can grow up to 20 feet tall.“It looks kind of like an… → Read More
Report: High Levels Of Lead Dust Found In Phoenix's Garcia Elementary School
Murphy District has closed six classrooms in Phoenix’s Alfred Garcia Elementary School. That’s because a new environmental report shows high levels of lead dust in the air, according to the superintendent at a community meeting Monday evening.Superintendent Dennis Goodwin of Murphy School District told a small crowd at Garcia Elementary about the findings of the recently shared report. → Read More
Glendale Glen Lakes Golf Course Set To Close
The city-run Glen Lakes Golf Course in Glendale is likely to shut down after the council’s decision this week.City staff flagged the golf course buildings as unsafe and deteriorating after inspections, leading to the course’s closure.Since then, Glendale officials have heard public comment on whether to close Glen Lakes.At the latest meeting, the City Council determined that it wouldn’t be… → Read More
Glendale Glen Lakes Golf Course Set To Close
The city-run Glen Lakes Golf Course in Glendale is likely to shut down after the council’s decision this week.City staff flagged the golf course buildings as unsafe and deteriorating after inspections, leading to the course’s closure.Since then, Glendale officials have heard public comment on whether to close Glen Lakes.At the latest meeting, the City Council determined that it wouldn’t be… → Read More
Hobbs Pulls Further Ahead In Secretary Of State Race As Lead Over Gaynor Doubles
Since Election Day last week, the race for Arizona’s secretary of state has been a tug of war between Democrat Katie Hobbs and Republican Steve Gaynor.Hobbs’ lead doubled Thursday evening to more than 13,000 votes, her largest lead yet.After election night, Gaynor was up by more than 40,000 votes. But Hobbs steadily gained as more votes were counted, eventually taking the lead. The lead changed… → Read More
Ag Tech Company Moving Headquarters From Kansas To Scottsdale
An agriculture technology company is moving its corporate headquarters from the country’s corn belt to Arizona.AgJunction Inc. makes farm machine technology to help growers with their production.AgJunction is moving headquarters from east Kansas to Scottsdale because, the CEO said in a statement, of the state’s focus on autonomous and ag tech industries. → Read More
Buckeye Police Chief Suspended For 40 Hours
The Buckeye police department has been investigating an anonymous letter alleging misconduct for over a year now.Last September, an anonymous letter to the Buckeye city manager claimed several police officers engaged in poor, criminal behavior.Now, the city has a response after hiring a private investigator. → Read More
Eligibile Community College Students Can Now Transfer To CA University
A private four year University in California is the latest to partner with Maricopa County Community College district.The out-of-state transfer agreement means eligible community college students can get guaranteed fall admission at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.LMU Director of Transfer Admission and Enrollment Services Thomas Gutto said this is a great way to help students make a… → Read More
How A Reporter Helped Rescue 3 Waterlogged Weimaraners At A Surprise Farm
A day in a reporter’s life can be surprising, monotonous, stressful or head-poundingly frustrating. It can also be rewarding, enlightening, educational or heart-touching. And, sometimes, a reporting trip can even turn into a rescue mission.Whenever I go out to do a story, I typically follow a very straight, predictable path. I call my source, meet my source, I report and go back to write. → Read More
MCCCD Board Looks At Future Of Mesa Community College Red Mountain Campus
The Maricopa County Community College District board held a work session Tuesday to help determine the future of a Mesa college campus.Mesa Community College President Richard Haney presented the board with facts about the Red Mountain campus.Red Mountain had 4,000 students last year, a majority in STEM programs.The president said he thinks the campus needs more visibility and marketing to… → Read More