THE LATEST
-
EXCLUSIVE AUDIOKTAR's Community Spotlight shines a light on how WM Phoenix Open helps local charities
-
Man accused of fatally shooting woman before turning gun on himself in Phoenix murder-suicide
-
Dave Ramsey says: How many follow-up emails should you send after a job interview?
-
Man arrested by Buckeye police after driving off while being served speeding ticket
-
Arizona man gets 3 life sentences for sexually abusing 2 minors, including stepdaughter
-
Valley's Pedal Haus Brewery starts selling craft beer in cans
Loading ...Arizona News
Hobbs and Horne continue to battle over ESA voucher program
The battle continues to brew between Gov. Katie Hobbs and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne over the state's controversial school voucher program.
Arizona attorney general launches program to train utility workers on human trafficking
A new collaborative effort with Attorney General Kris Mayes' office will train frontline utility workers across the state on how to recognize and report human trafficking.
Peoria joins Glendale-based West Valley Regional Veterans Court system
Peoria is set to join the West Valley Regional Veterans’ Court, which will help veterans in the city navigate the criminal justice system, officials said.
Man sentenced to prison after using Phoenix bookstores to send drug-laced books to inmates
A man who sent drugs to federal inmates by using unwitting Phoenix bookstores as conduits has been sentenced to prison, prosecutors said.
Rams playoff game in Glendale a chance for fans to escape tragedy of Los Angeles fires
The Rams playoff game in Glendale on Monday gave fans a chance to escape the tragedy of the Los Angeles fires.
Lottery ticket sold in Glendale grocery store wins player $50,000
A Powerball ticket that was sold at a Walmart in Glendale won the $50,000 prize in Saturday's drawing, according to Arizona Lottery.
ArizonaSports.com
Suns continue to be impossible to believe in, lose to Hawks
How can the Phoenix Suns make us believe them? Kudos to you if you can still find some belief in the Valley's basketball team.
Devin Booker’s ‘Book 1’ set to release Flagstaff colorway
Devin Booker and Nike are set to drop his second version of an Arizona-themed shoe, this time moving north from Sedona to Flagstaff.
Spring training dates announced for Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers, full squad workouts
Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers will report for their first spring training workouts on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
ASU basketball rules out Joson Sanon vs. UCF
Bobby Hurley joined Bickley & Marotta and ruled out freshman guard Joson Sanon for Tuesday's matchup against UCF.
Report: Jimmy Butler tells Pat Riley he will not sign contract with Heat as trade saga continues
In the latest Jimmy Butler development, he reportedly told Heat president Pat Riley he will not sign with the team and reiterated his trade request.
NFL mock draft tracker: What will Cardinals do with No. 16 pick?
A look across the NFL mock draft landscape when it comes to the Arizona Cardinals' No. 16 overall pick in this year's draft.
Arizona Business
Gulfstream opens $130M Mesa facility, eyes expansion options
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has opened its massive $130 million facility on Jan. 9 at the Mesa Gateway Airport in southeast Mesa.
ASU Prep Academy forced out after Phoenix district cuts lease
The board of the Phoenix Elementary School District voted against renewing ASU Preperatory Academy's lease in downtown Phoenix.
Macy's to shutter Valley store as part of nationwide closures
Department store chain Macy's Inc. plans to shutter a store in the Phoenix metro as part of a broader plan to close 66 retail locations around the country.
Arizona Votes
New analysis shows how independents helped Trump win swing states like Arizona
A new analysis of voting patterns found that independents in battleground states like Arizona helped turn the 2024 presidential election in Donald Trump's favor.
AZ Political Podcast: John Giles discusses aftermath of Kamala Harris endorsement
On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles discusses if he regrets his Kamala Harris endorsement.
Democrat Yassamin Ansari says housing is one of her top issues in Congress
Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District Rep. Yassamin Ansari said she believes lawmakers can find bipartisan solutions to housing and border issues.
Arizona Health
Arizona's 1st child flu death of season reported in Pinal County
The first child flu death of the season was reported in Pinal County, health officials confirmed Friday.
Valley Banner hospital opens high-tech suite for endoscopy, interventional radiology
Advanced equipment at Banner Health's new endoscopy and interventional radiology suite is set to deliver faster and clearer imaging.
Mesa CC dental hygiene students offering free oral health screenings
Dental hygiene students with Mesa Community College looking for experience will offer free dental screenings to qualifying individuals on Jan. 25.
Podcasts
Listen to the KTAR News 92.3 FM podcasts.
Arizona Education
Mesa Public Schools announces layoffs as enrollment, funding decline
Some Mesa Public Schools teachers won’t be back in the fall because of pending staffing cuts, Arizona’s largest public school district announced.
Arizona Republican leader discusses approach to working with Democratic governor
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said both parties are entering the fresh legislative year with similar priorities. It's the solutions that differ.
Arizona HS seniors who apply for federal student aid can get free spring training tickets
Arizona high school seniors who complete the FAFSA will receive free spring training tickets.
Border and Immigration
Several Arizona Democrats get behind Laken Riley Act, a GOP immigration bill
Several Arizona Democrats have taken action to move the Laken Riley Act, a Republican immigration enforcement bill, closer to becoming law.
Arizona border sheriff hopes President-elect Donald Trump will help cut down on immigration
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said he expects migrants to keep trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border despite immigration reform in 2025.
Democrat Yassamin Ansari says housing is one of her top issues in Congress
Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District Rep. Yassamin Ansari said she believes lawmakers can find bipartisan solutions to housing and border issues.
Ruben Gallego ready to work on border issues in US Senate
Ruben Gallego is new to the U.S. Senate but he's already prepared to tackle an issue at the top of minds for many Arizonans.
Donald Trump reportedly considering Arizona's Kari Lake for ambassador to Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Arizona’s own Kari Lake to be his ambassador to Mexico.
Phoenix woman sentenced to 33 months in prison for role in human smuggling operations
A judge sentenced a 37-year-old woman from Phoenix to spend 33 months in prison after being convicted of human smuggling charges.
Arizona Technology
Mayor Kate Gallego explains why she's in Las Vegas representing Phoenix at tech show
Mayor Kate Gallego is looking for wins this week in Las Vegas, where she is touting Phoenix as a hotspot for innovative technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
ASU Research Park in Tempe chosen for national semiconductor test facility
A Tempe semiconductor manufacturing hub set to be fully operational in three years will expand Arizona's semiconductor supply chain.
$407 million CHIPS Act package finalized for Arizona semiconductor packaging company
Amkor Technology, an Arizona-based semiconductor manufacturer, is set to receive $407 million in federal funds to support its West Valley facility.
Youth Violence
Charges dropped against owners of home that held party before Preston Lord was attacked
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against the owners of the Queen Creek home that hosted the party attended by Preston Lord before he was fatally beaten last year.
Preston Lord memorial event to be held 1 year after deadly attack shocked community
One year after Preston Lord was fatally attacked, the community is invited to honor the teen's life Monday night at a memorial event in Queen Creek.
East Valley youth violence suspect sentenced to prison on assault, drug charges
A suspect connected to East Valley youth violence was sentenced to prison on assault and drug charges on Thursday, authorities said.
United States
Fourth former youth center detention worker goes on trial in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The first of multiple sexual assault trials starts Wednesday for a man whose arrest more than five years ago thrust allegations of widespread abuse at New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center into the public eye. Former youth counselor Stephen Murphy, 55, of Danvers, Massachusetts, faces 16 charges involving four boys held […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won’t back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state. The second-term governor will give her first major speech Wednesday since Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, […]
Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden promised nothing short of a national exorcism when he took office. He wanted to “restore the soul” of the country and prove that Donald Trump was only a footnote in the American story, not its next chapter. The pitch was “let’s try to get things back to normal as best […]
As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive
When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy awards banquets followed in the days after. But the enormity of the destruction in Southern California has quickly snuffed out all festiveness […]
John Ratcliffe, tapped by Trump to lead the CIA, will face questioning in the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday will question President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA on his vision for America’s premier spy agency. John Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term, is a former federal prosecutor and conservative member of Congress representing a district in Texas. […]
Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters in Southern California readied for another round of critical fire weather after calmer than expected winds Tuesday gave them a much-needed reprieve in which they were able to make progress battling the Los Angeles area’s largest blaze and quickly snuff out several smaller new fires. With winds not reaching dangerous […]
Sponsored Articles
How to start your retirement planning early and avoid costly mistakes
Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can avoid costly pitfalls.
Join us for the 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade
The 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe returns on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m.
How to save money on retirement planning following 2024 election
PHOENIX -- With the 2024 election over, economic changes could impact how people plan for retirement as 2025 is on the horizon.
How The UPS Store is giving back to the community
PHOENIX -- As 2024 nears a close, The UPS Store is looking to give back to the Arizona community with the holiday season approaching.
Sanderson Ford’s Operation Santa Claus: Spreading holiday cheer through pickleball
Phoenix, AZ – Sanderson Ford, a staple in the Arizona community, is once again gearing up for its annual Operation Santa Claus charity drive.
Don't miss the action with this game-changing procedure
PHOENIX -- The clear lens exchange procedure has emerged as a popular alternative to LASIK eye surgery.