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Maricopa County's first public cemetery hasn't had a new tenant since the 1950s. As time marches on, and the old cemetery falls into disrepair, the few living family members are concerned their loved ones will be forgotten. KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports.

Over the weekend, there will be a festive highland mood in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park. As KJZZ's Lynn Kelly reports, if you bring your kilt, you'll fit right in...

Here and Now spoke with Arizona Republic reporter JJ Hensley about the ongoing legal saga involving the Maricopa County Attorney's efforts to criminally charge two county supervisors and one county judge.

Here and Now examined Scottsdale's proposition 100 which would raise the city's bed tax from 3 to 5 cents. Guests Tom Silverman and Tom Jenny discussed reasons for and against the ballot measure. KJZZ listeners also chimed in.

Here and Now spoke to Oonagh Boppart and Elaine McGinn about the effort by the Desert Botanical Garden to purchase a popular piece of Dale Chihuly's art exhibit to keep on permanent display.

The Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation is about the size of Connecticut. It's home to 30,000 people and 37 businesses. Tribal figures show unemployment has risen to more than 42%. Now leaders on the nation say new efforts must be made to help teach financial health to its members. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports for Proyecto Frontera.

Something is gonna be cooking in Lake Havasu this weekend - and as KJZZ's Lynn Kelly reports, it's gonna bring some of the finest competitive BBQ'ers from around the country.

Here and Now Host Steve Goldstein talked with Department of Health Services Director Will Humble about the state's efforts to get residents to eat less salt. And Dennis Welch of Arizona Guardian dot com talked about capitol politics, including the group that's in favor of raising the state's sales tax.

Here and Now Host Steve Goldstein spoke with Kristen Jarnagin of the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association and W.P. Carey School of Business Professor Michael Denning about the trend of luxury hotels removing the word 'resort' from their names.

The only Latino business organization in the valley is heading to court. The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is at odds with its former leader, who is accusing the agency of illegal business practices.

Here and Now Host Steve Goldstein talked with Governor Brewer's Budget Director John Arnold and Patti Cordova, Director of the Governor's Office of Children, Youth, and Families about the Governor's proposal to eliminate the state's Department of Juvenile Corrections as part of fixing the state's budget shortfall.

Haitian native, Jocelyn Jean-Baptist, quickly volunteered with the International Medical Corps (IMC) to return to her homeland to provide lifesaving care to survivors of the massive earthquakes.

A registered nurse with more than twenty years experience, Jean-Babtist worked tirelessly with patients during long days and nights, providing emergency medical care under battlefield conditions and witnessing the amazing bravery and resilience of the Haitian people.

Jean-Babtist visited with KJZZ's Morning Edition Host, Dennis Lambert to discuss what Haiti faces now and in the future.

Kelly L. Madison -- Morning Edition Producer

PHOTO CREDITS: Crystal Wells/International Medical Corps

New research is underway at the University of Arizona to better understand dust -- how it affects climate, our health and everday lives.

KJZZ's Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert spoke with Jason Field, Research Specialist and Dave Breshears, Principle Investigator and Professor of the School of National Resources & the Enviornment at U of A.

Kelly L. Madison - Morning Edition Producer

The state and Maricopa County this money reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit over protecting land around Luke from residential encroachment. But some area residents worry they're losing their property rights. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.

Here and Now spoke to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne about his candidacy for Attorney General. Host Steve Goldstein also spoke to Arizona Republic Editorial Columnist Bob Robb about the Attorney General race.

Here and Now spoke to Rodrigo Silva and Melissa Gable about what's being done to reduce the pet overpopulation problem in Maricopa County.

Here and Now spoke to advertising executive Larry Woodard about Taco Bell's ad campaign boasting its diet menu. Host Steve Goldstein also spoke to Arizona historian Jack August about his latest book on the Herberger family and other topics.

While Speed Dating isn't a new concept, as KJZZ's Lynn Kelly learned, it was a unique way for Legislative District 8 Democratic candidates to meet their constituents.

KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Space 55 Theatre's production of Tangelico which runs through February 27th.

In October 2005, Hurricane Stan struck southern Mexico and destroyed a valuable rail line in the state of Chiapas. Plans are in place to reopen the cargo route, but as KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports, the decision could be deadly for thousands of stowaways bound for the United States.