Mike Russell

Arizona’s presidential preference election was a triumph and disaster

Arizona, let's face it head on. Tuesday's presidential preference election was a both a triumph AND a disaster.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Arizona attorney general’s opinion on red light radar operators won’t eliminate the tech

Let's get one thing clear: Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's legal opinion requesting all red light camera operators to get a private investigator license does not eliminate the technology.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Michigan State reaction to loss against Middle Tennessee shows great character

The positive reactions by both Michigan State and Middle Tennessee after Friday's shocking NCAA men's basketball tournament game demonstrate a great amount of character for today's youth.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Pinching on St. Patrick’s Day is a tradition best left on the playground

Pinching is the traditional punishment for those not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, but it may be best to leave that tradition on the playground.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Could Super Tuesday: Part 3 start John Kasich’s path to the GOP nomination?

A win in his home state of Ohio gave John Kasich momentum in the Republican presidential race, but could it be the start of his path to the White House?
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Have fun with March Madness pools but keep them legal

March Madness pools are a chance to have some fun with coworkers, but it's important to keep things on a legal level.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Spring training has something for everyone, so soak it up

To all of you that stumbled upon our humble station while visiting from out of town for some good old spring training, welcome.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Get Outdoors Rookie Camp with Monica Lindstrom: Shooting range

I asked Monica what type of firearm she had for home protection. She responded that she didn’t know but she knew that it was there and how to get to it!
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Dark times approach: Spring break is awful for Arizona parents

Many Arizona parents are smack dab in the middle of our kid’s spring break or getting ready for it. Let’s face it: This is a terrible time for parents.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

As Trump rises, so do empty threats of celebrities leaving the country

Which celebrities are threatening to leave the country if Trump wins and more importantly, should we treat them seriously?
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

One famous dead lion killing Zimbabwe’s economy, conservation efforts

The headline-grabbing death of Cecil the lion is having a massively detrimental effect on hunting tourism and conservation efforts in Zimbabwe.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Donald Trump’s rambling response to Mitt Romney isn’t so presidential

Donald Trump didn't come across well in responding to harsh words from Mitt Romney.
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Mike Russell

Super Tuesday showed Republicans, Democrats don’t care what people want

As the dust settles from Super Tuesday, one major fact stands out: Both the Republicans and Democrats have no interest in what Americans actually want.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Instagram bomb threat from student needs to be taken seriously, given punishment

After a 12-year-old girl posted a bomb threat toward her school on Instagram, the school needs to take action and show students this action is not acceptable.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s support of Trump shows strength in his campaign

We are one step closer to a Trump v. Sanders election after New Jersey governor and former presidential candidate Chris Christie showed his support for the billionaire on Friday.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Apple should not comply with FBI orders to create ‘backdoor’ software

In the FBI v. Apple legal battle over creating software to open a backdoor into the cell phone of one of the San Bernardino shooters, I'm siding with Apple.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Active shooting situation drills should focus on preparing staff, not worrying students

Statistically, schools are the safest place for children. I do not think they should have to concern themselves with active shooting situation drills, since the real-life event will most likely never happen to them.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Phoenix Suns have finally rid themselves of the cancer that was Markieff Morris

For Phoenix Suns fans, Thursday's news of the team trading Markieff Morris either marked the end of an era or the hopeful reemergence of a team burdened by a long and rough losing season.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Sports Illustrated plus-size cover model paints men into a corner

"Sports Illustrated" has painted men into a corner. It appears that we have three options for a cover model but we don’t. We have one!
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Gun owners must properly secure their weapons at all times to prevent tragedies

After Friday's shooting at Independence High School in Glendale, Arizona, left two 15-year-old girls dead, KTAR News' Mike Russell argued gun owners must be vigilant in securing their weapons at all times.
8 years ago
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Here’s a tip for cleaning out your man’s ‘Man Cave’ this Valentine’s Day

Planning on cleaning out your man's "Man Cave" for Valentine's Day? KTAR News' Mike Russell has one tip for you: Don't.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Don’t turn your personal sickness into the next office plague, stay home instead

Just because ugly sicknesses are umping from cubicle to cubicle, from office to office. doesn't mean you have to be the one to spread them. Stay home if you feel ill, KTAR's Mike Russell argues.
8 years ago
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Trump v. Sanders is becoming a greater possibility for the 2016 presidential election

After Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders swept their respective parties in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, is there a possibility that the two formerly overlooked candidates could make it to November?
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Did you go to work Monday? Give yourself a Super pat on the back

If you dragged your tired, hungover, nacho-ridden self to work on Monday, good for you! As for the rest of you: The Super Bowl is not an excuse to call in!
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Are the security measures for the Super Bowl 50 too excessive?

For those going to Super Bowl 50, don't be surprised by the amount of security measures that will take place.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Phoenix debate over satanic invocation is sad day for America

The Phoenix City Council's refusal to allow a satanic invocation at a meeting shows a lack of Constitutional understanding and is a sad day for America.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

So what did we learn from the Iowa caucuses?

Ladies and gentlemen, we are off and running! The Iowa caucuses have come and gone. So what did we learn?
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

The evolution of Barbie will shed a positive light on diverse body types for young girls

There should be much praise given to Mattel, who announced the creation of a new, more inclusive line of Barbies this week in order to represent a myriad of body types and give young girls a more realistic example of what "real" is.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Calm down! It’s a good thing Donald Trump skipped a debate

It’s time to calm down. Donald Trump skipping a Republican presidential debate is a good thing, both for the party and America.
8 years ago
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Mike Russell

Distraction, persuasion will turn your child’s grief over a lost pet into joy for a new one

KTAR News' Mike Russell discusses the lengths he went to in order to turn his daughter's grief over her dead guinea pig into joy for new fish in the sea -- and outsmarted jolly ol' Santa Claus along the way.
8 years ago