Arizona's Morning News
Arizona's Morning News
Start your morning off right with Arizona's Morning News with Jim and Jayme. You'll be informed with the very latest on what's going on in the Valley, Arizona, nation and throughout the world. Jim and Jayme are native Arizonans with more than 40+ years of local news coverage, six combined AP reporter of the year awards.Follow the podcast:
Sharper Point Commentary: Phoenix needs to clean up its (homeless) act
Has Phoenix been dragging its feet on cleaning up the Zone homeless camp? Jim Sharpe agrees with a local judge who says yes — and set a hard deadline for the city.
01:58
Stonehenge was bought on this day
On this day in 1915, Stonehenge was purchased. the monument is believed to be built between 2,000 BC-3,000 BC.
01:04
Arizona State Fair Preview: Funky food, rides and music!
The Arizona State Fair's opening weekend is tomorrow! Jim and Jayme are joined by KTAR Reporter Jim Cross and the State Fair's Brianda Martinez and Jen Yee as they try some of the new food options!
06:27
Paul Penzone, Maricopa County Sheriff
Maricopa County Sheriff, Paul Penzone, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about his department's new K9 unit, the homeless crisis in downtown Phoenix and more.
06:14
City of Phoenix given until November 4th to clean the Zone
A new ruling requires the City of Phoenix to finish clearing out the homeless camp known as the Zone by November 4th. KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins the show to talk about what state lawmakers have said about the encampment.
03:58
Migrants granted temporary legal status
The Biden Administration is granting hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans migrants temporary legal status to make it easier for them to work.
04:07
Sharper Point Commentary: Arizona didn't resign from the 'Great Resignation'
Statistics show "The Great Resignation" may be over for America — but Jim Sharpe says it's still alive in Arizona, and a lot of people are creatively quitting.
02:00
America's war on terror began on this day
On this day in 2001, President Bush launched America's war on terror.
01:12
Gas prices are rising in Arizona, but could start leveling out soon
The Valley's average gas price is at $4.98, with Scottsdale at $5.07. KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins us to talk about how long the numbers will stay this high.
02:52
Mike Noble, OH Predictive Insights, on election ad spending
Pollster Mike Noble joins the show to talk about the amount of money going towards political ads for the 2024 election. Spending increased by $300 million dollars, a 64% jump from the last election cycle.
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