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Amazing Arizonans: KTAR reporter Jim Cross details hall of fame career

Dec 4, 2024, 4:45 AM

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PHOENIX — My guest on Amazing Arizonans this week is Jim Cross.

Jim is a member of the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame and has spent 25 reporting for KTAR News.

He has been covering the biggest stories in Arizona for decades and is retiring from the industry on Friday.

Jim shares some of his most significant memories. He is a lot of fun and a wealth of knowledge. I hope you enjoy it.

More about Amazing Arizonans

Amazing Arizonans is available at KTAR.com, the KTAR News app and everywhere you get your podcasts.

The podcast, which debuted in June 2023 and is in its third season, has had more than 20 episodes spotlighting some of the best and brightest to come out of the Grand Canyon State.

Previous guests on the podcast include Jerry Colangelo, Michael Crow, Jan Brewer and Al McCoy.

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Amazing Arizonans: KTAR reporter Jim Cross details hall of fame career