Arizona author Dr. Randy Cerveny stops by to talk about his fascinating book about wild weather. It is appropriately called Freaks of the Storm. Click on the flag at the right to hear us talk about it.

We also take a look at the Top Things to Do This Weekend.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer is with us to tell us about the progress on the Canamex Corridor. A road system that will extend from Canada through the US and into Mexico, Famous Mexican Restaurant Macayo's is this week's Made in Arizona. Steve Johnson tells the story of his family's multi-generational adventures in the restaurant business.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has part one of the "Tale of the Early Snow Bird Resorts"

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian returns for part two of the "Tale of the Early Snow Bird Resorts".

Catherine,"The Herb Lady " has a bonus "Arizona's Greatest Recipe" this week. It is preparing pre-pestos.

Dave Owens the Garden Guy is in to give us tips on pruning deciduous trees. We also take a look at this weekend in U.S. history.

Ellen Bilbrey from Arizona State Parks says that there is plenty of water at our state parks, but there are a few things your need to know during our current drought. We also recap the Top Things to Do This Weekend.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone has the tips on seeing Saturn and the Bee Hive Star Cluster.

We have an audio tour of one of the most scenic roads in America. The Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road.

Susan Bitter Smith talks with State Treasurer David Peterson about a program to promote ethics and excellence.

Catherine, " The Herb Lady " has been busy this week. She is in to tell us about herbs that are mimics and also another recipe. This time she calls it "Triple T Salad. I'll give you a hint: One of the "T's" is tomato.

Arizona's Most Wanted this week from Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins is Policarpio Ochoa.

Ed and Dave Owens the Garden Guy have the second part of "Climate Talk".

Norma Michaels of NM Interiors Group is this week's "Made in Arizona". Click here to see what she can do for business and commercial interiors.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian has the story of Barry Goldwater's brother Bob. Listen to part 1 and find out about his amazing contributions to Arizona.

Karen Ussery of "Organized for Success" debuts on the Arizona Almanac and tells us that the beginning of the year is a great time to start getting organized and an appointment book is a good place to start.

Susan and Ed recap the top things to do this weekend.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone tells us where to find "The Winter Hexagon" in our Arizona Sky.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer spends a little extra time with us this week to help new Arizona residents know when to get their Arizona drivers license and registration. The penalties are big for not doing it and Doug says it really isn't that tough.

Sally Long and Robin Hackett from Two Perfect Jewelry tell us about their new company and their beautiful custom jewelry.

Lincoln Ragsdale was a Tuskeegee Airman and one of Arizona's first Black entrepreneurs. Marshall Trimble has his "Trimble's Tales" this week about this remarkable man.

Rory Aikens, Arizona Game and Fish takes us to "Wings Over Wilcox" this week as the sandhill cranes come home to roost.

Cold weather plants are what Dave Owens the Garden Guy is talking about this week and Ed says that winter has more surprises for us.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer returns to this week's show to tell us about the latest road work and delays we might encounter as the 2006 highway projects get into full swing.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone opens the e-mail this week that is wondering what happened to Venus.

The cars are all waxed up and ready for sale. The Barrett-Jackson is one of the biggest car auctions in the world and it is this weekend in Scottsdale.

Catherine, " The Herb Lady " has a recipe for grilled salmon with lemon and dill and we can wait to try it.

Susan Bitter Smith is back at the State Capitol this week with the new legislative session and she talks about what the lawmakers and the Governor will be hashing out this year.

Catherine, " The Herb Lady " is back to tell us about cold weather herbs. What to plant and how.

Arizona's Most Wanted this week is Timothy Clantone as told to us by Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins.

Ken Clemmer is this week's Arizona Artist and he shares with us his original song "Tiny Town" .Doug Nintzel, ADOT Public Information Officer says there are plenty of road projects going on to talk about in the New Year.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historian tells us the story of the Russian immigrant "Kosterlitzky.

Marshall Trimble, AZ State Historiantells us the rest of the story of the Russian immigrant "Kosterlitzky".

Rory Aikens, Arizona Game and Fish with some good fishing tips on lakes that are normally ice covered this time of year.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy with Repelling Plants. Don't worry, Dave explains it.

A recap of the Top Things to Do This Weekend.

Josie Ippolito from La Canasta Tortillas is this week's Made in Arizona.

Tourguide USA tells us about the Fabulous Fairways and Bountiful Trails of Scottsdale.

Susan Bitter Smith interviews the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Jim Weiers about the upcoming legislative session.

Catherine, " The Herb Lady " starts off the year with tips for your heb garden.

Arizona's Most Wanted this week is Gary Warrford told to us by Deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Harkins.