Ignacio Ventura
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The endangered Sonoyta pupfish is now a part of a desert biome environment at the University of Arizona. That environment is in the university’s Biosphere 2.
Talked to John Adams affiliated with Biosphere 2 and Peter Reinthal, a biology professor.
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Talked to John Adams affiliated with Biosphere 2 and Peter Reinthal, a biology professor.
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The desert biome habitat in UA's Biosphere 2 is now home to endangered Sonoyta pupfish
A desert biome habitat at the University of Arizona now houses an endangered fish species known as the Sonoyta pupfish. The habitat is located in the university’s Biosphere 2, an earth and environment...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The endangered Sonoyta pupfish is now a part of a desert biome environment at the University of Arizona. That environment is in the university’s Biosphere 2.
Talked to John Adams affiliated with Biosphere 2 and Peter Reinthal, a biology professor.
www.kjzz.org/science/2025...
Talked to John Adams affiliated with Biosphere 2 and Peter Reinthal, a biology professor.
www.kjzz.org/science/2025...
Talked with founder Benton Miller about this for KJZZ News. Check it out.
An aviation service for pets and their owners plans to expand to the Scottsdale Airport in 2026.
RetrievAir, an airline that caters to dogs and their owners, is coming to Scottsdale Airport
An aviation service for pets and their owners plans to expand to the Scottsdale Airport in 2026. The service, known as RetrievAir, operates out of a handful of U.S. cities, allowing passengers to fly ...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Talked with founder Benton Miller about this for KJZZ News. Check it out.
Check out this story I did for @kjzz.org.
A Phoenix business plans to repurpose trees knocked down by the recent Tempe microburst. Wine Glass Bar Sawmill says these trees will be converted into usable wood and potentially furniture.
Local sawmill gets '2 years worth of trees' from Tempe microburst
A Phoenix business plans to repurpose trees knocked down by the recent Tempe microburst. Wine Glass Bar Sawmill says these trees will be converted into usable wood and potentially furniture.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Check out this story I did for @kjzz.org.
Check out my story on @kjzz.org.
In February, a jet owned by Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neal was involved in a fatal accident at the Scottsdale airport. The investigation has led the National Transportation Safety Board to issue an urgent warning about Learjet landing gear.
NTSB makes safety recommendations in response to Scottsdale Airport crash
In February, a jet owned by Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neal was involved in a fatal accident at the Scottsdale airport. The investigation has led the National Transportation Safety Board to issue a...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Wrote about this recognition by the city of Tempe. You should check it out.
As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Tempe is putting a spotlight on volunteer firefighters from the San Pablo community. The Hispanic settlement at the base of Hayden Butte was practically erased by the 1950s.
Tempe honors Hispanic firefighters from the San Pablo community with commemorative patch
As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Tempe is putting a spotlight on volunteer firefighters from the San Pablo community. The Hispanic settlement at the base of Hayden Butte was practical...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Wrote about this recognition by the city of Tempe. You should check it out.
Make sure to check out what I wrote on the latest situation with the IRONMAN Arizona triathlon.
The roughly 140-mile course includes a swim start in Tempe Town Lake, 111-mile bike ride across tribal land and marathon-length run.
The 2025 IRONMAN Arizona triathlon will be the last one in Tempe, organizers say
IRONMAN Arizona recently announced its November triathlon would be the last one held in Tempe.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Make sure to check out what I wrote on the latest situation with the IRONMAN Arizona triathlon.
Check out what I wrote about it for KJZZ News.
The city of Chandler recently added Waymo self-driving cars as a new option for public transit users. A partnership with Waymo and technology company Via helped bring the program to fruition to address capacity for transportation services.
Partnership brings Waymo self-driving cars to Chandler's transit system
The city of Chandler recently added Waymo self-driving cars as a new option for public transit users. A partnership with Waymo and technology company Via helped bring the program to fruition to addres...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Check out what I wrote about it for KJZZ News.
I talked to them for @kjzz.org.
Two 14-year-old girls from Arizona recently competed in the Sport Parkour World Championship in Vancouver, Canada. Both qualified for the international event after a U.S. competition.
2 Arizona teens show off parkour moves in international competition
Two 14-year-old girls from Arizona recently competed in the Sport Parkour World Championship in Vancouver, Canada. Both qualified for the international event after a U.S. competition.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I talked to them for @kjzz.org.
I talked with attorneys Andrew Ivchenko and Daniel Kloberdanz over the concern related to the site.
The decision of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to relaunch its mug shot website caught the attention of the same attorneys who took down a former version of the site.
MCSO brought back its mug shot website. These attorneys are targeting it again
The decision of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to relaunch its mug shot website caught the attention of the same attorneys who took down a former version of the site.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I talked with attorneys Andrew Ivchenko and Daniel Kloberdanz over the concern related to the site.
I had the chance to speak with Peoria Mayor Jason Beck about the latest update to the Amkor Technology semiconductor plant.
Peoria recently approved a series of agreements that would shift the development of a semiconductor facility to another location. The move brings relief to residents of Vistancia, a master planned community who opposed bringing the project into their area.
Amkor Technology semiconductor plant won't be built in Vistancia neighborhood, Peoria says
Peoria recently approved a series of agreements that would shift the development of a semiconductor facility to another location. The move brings relief to residents of Vistancia, a master planned com...
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September 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I had the chance to speak with Peoria Mayor Jason Beck about the latest update to the Amkor Technology semiconductor plant.
I got on a boat for this. Go check out the story at @kjzz.org.
ASU football fans can now use a water taxi to get to Mountain America Stadium on game day. Boat Rentals of America recently partnered with the Hundred Mile Brewing Company to launch the new ride program.
Worried about parking for Sun Devil games? Now there's a Tempe Town Lake boat shuttle
ASU football fans can now use a water taxi to get to Mountain America Stadium on game day. Boat Rentals of America recently partnered with the Hundred Mile Brewing Company to launch the new ride progr...
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September 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I got on a boat for this. Go check out the story at @kjzz.org.
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See KJZZ's The Show live and in person on Sept. 14!
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September 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
See KJZZ's The Show live and in person on Sept. 14!
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I spoke with Fire Capt. Dave Folio about the usage of this new transportation.
The Scottsdale Fire Department now uses e-bikes for its rescue operations involving people affected by extreme heat. Firefighters began using the latest transportation last month.
Scottsdale Fire Department now using e-bikes to more quickly rescue hikers affected by heat
The Scottsdale Fire Department now uses e-bikes for its rescue operations involving people affected by extreme heat. Firefighters began using the latest transportation last month.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I spoke with Fire Capt. Dave Folio about the usage of this new transportation.
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A Maryvale High School student has died, according to the state superintendent, after they were stabbed Tuesday on campus in west Phoenix.
1 student dead after stabbing at Maryvale High School
A Maryvale High School student has died, according to the state superintendent, after they were stabbed Tuesday on campus in west Phoenix.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A Maryvale High School student has died, according to the state superintendent, after they were stabbed Tuesday on campus in west Phoenix.
Can't wait to read the story.
Here we go. Silksong will have a "special announcement" on Thursday at 10:30am ET.
AND coming from me on Thursday, the story behind why Silksong took seven years to make...
Stay tuned! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XGe...
AND coming from me on Thursday, the story behind why Silksong took seven years to make...
Stay tuned! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XGe...
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Special Announcement
YouTube video by Team Cherry
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August 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Can't wait to read the story.
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God, Hollow Knight was so good
August 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
God, Hollow Knight was so good
I spoke with Mark Ollila from the Endless Games and Learning Lab at ASU about this.
Through the partnership with Games for Change, ASU students will earn microcredentials, or digital badges for participating in “hackathons” or picking up skills from playing games.
ASU partners with Games for Change to give students credit for video game-based achievements
Through the partnership with Games for Change, ASU students will earn microcredentials, or digital badges for participating in “hackathons” or picking up skills from playing games.
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August 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I spoke with Mark Ollila from the Endless Games and Learning Lab at ASU about this.
I spoke with UA researcher Susan Malusa about the jaguar detections.
The University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center had not detected a jaguar in the state for a year and a half. But that dry spell has now ended.
University of Arizona research center spots elusive jaguar near U.S.-Mexico border
The University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center had not detected a jaguar in the state for a year and a half. But that dry spell has now ended.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I spoke with UA researcher Susan Malusa about the jaguar detections.
The Oxbow Bridge, connecting Arizona to California, collapsed after being engulfed by a blaze caused by a brush fire.
I talked with Carissa Rosenfeld from the nonprofit organization Friends of Cibola NWR about the situation.
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I talked with Carissa Rosenfeld from the nonprofit organization Friends of Cibola NWR about the situation.
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Oxbow Bridge connecting Arizona to California collapses in Colorado River following brush fire
A bridge connecting the small western Arizona community of Cibola to California was destroyed by a wildfire earlier this month. The La Paz County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency...
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August 12, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The Oxbow Bridge, connecting Arizona to California, collapsed after being engulfed by a blaze caused by a brush fire.
I talked with Carissa Rosenfeld from the nonprofit organization Friends of Cibola NWR about the situation.
www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...
I talked with Carissa Rosenfeld from the nonprofit organization Friends of Cibola NWR about the situation.
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KJZZ political correspondent Wayne Schutsky was on CNN Friday morning to talk about how Arizona is reacting to the Trump administration.
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August 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
KJZZ political correspondent Wayne Schutsky was on CNN Friday morning to talk about how Arizona is reacting to the Trump administration.
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Read more: www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/p...
I spoke with Chris Gottsacker from the Maricopa Association of Governments about this.
The Maricopa Association of Governments is working with cities to provide training for crossing guards. It comes as students prepare to go back to school.
From traffic laws to heat safety, Valley crossing guards train for new school year
The Maricopa Association of Governments is working with cities to provide training for crossing guards. It comes as students prepare to go back to school.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I spoke with Chris Gottsacker from the Maricopa Association of Governments about this.
I talked with Dr. Fernando Martinez from the University of Arizona about this.
Researchers from the University of Arizona are studying how to prevent asthma in young children by looking at how a certain medication can help develop the immune system
University of Arizona researchers are studying how to prevent asthma in young kids
Researchers from the University of Arizona are studying how to prevent asthma in young children by looking at how a certain medication can help develop the immune system.
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July 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I talked with Dr. Fernando Martinez from the University of Arizona about this.
I talked with Fearless Kitty Rescue and the Coconino Humane Assocation about this.
Animal shelters across the state lent a helping hand to rescue dogs and cats affected by the intense flooding in central Texas. A Fountain Hills animal rescue recently took part in housing some of the dozens of kittens brought to Arizona.
Arizona animal rescues take in dogs, cats affected by Texas flooding
Animal shelters across the state lent a helping hand to rescue dogs and cats affected by the intense flooding in central Texas. A Fountain Hills animal rescue recently took part in housing some of the...
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July 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I talked with Fearless Kitty Rescue and the Coconino Humane Assocation about this.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have introduced new devices to give visually-impaired fans more accessibility when attending baseball games.
I spoke with Antyush Bollini of OneCourt and
Taylor Merwin of the Arizona Diamondbacks further about this technology.
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I spoke with Antyush Bollini of OneCourt and
Taylor Merwin of the Arizona Diamondbacks further about this technology.
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New devices help visually impaired Arizona Diamondbacks fans feel the action on the field
The Phoenix Suns introduced technology to enhance the game-day experience for people with visual impairments earlier this year. Baseball fans now have that same option at Chase Field.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The Arizona Diamondbacks have introduced new devices to give visually-impaired fans more accessibility when attending baseball games.
I spoke with Antyush Bollini of OneCourt and
Taylor Merwin of the Arizona Diamondbacks further about this technology.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
I spoke with Antyush Bollini of OneCourt and
Taylor Merwin of the Arizona Diamondbacks further about this technology.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
I spoke with ASU assistant professor @stysyropoulos.bsky.social about this.
Researchers from Arizona State University seek to understand the reasons for people choosing whether or not to participate in grass-removal programs. The project focuses on the programs in Scottsdale.
ASU professor involved in water project studying what motivates people to remove their grass
Researchers from Arizona State University seek to understand the reasons for people choosing whether or not to participate in grass-removal programs. The project focuses on the programs in Scottsdale.
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July 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I spoke with ASU assistant professor @stysyropoulos.bsky.social about this.