Arizona News

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) speaks to the media before a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmati...
Kevin Stone

Sen. Mark Kelly stresses importance of bipartisanship for border, immigration solutions

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona is urging Republicans to work in a bipartisan fashion to find border security and immigration solutions.
2 days ago
Rep. Yassamin Ansari believes the Laken Riley Act lacks due process, isn’t properly funded and wi...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari explains opposition to Laken Riley Act

Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari explained why she opposes the Laken Riley Act, a bill with bipartisan support from other Arizona leaders.
3 days ago
AZ Political Podcast...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Bill Gates on new teaching gig, election fraud

On this week's edition of AZ Political Podcast, former Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates dishes on his new teaching gig, election fraud.
8 days ago
Wildfire risks Scottsdale...
Danny Shapiro

Scottsdale leaders urge caution as extended dry season stokes wildfire concerns

Scottsdale leaders are reminding residents and workers to be cautious as wildfire risks remain high in the city during an extended dry season.
9 days ago
KTAR's Community Spotlight for January focuses on The Thunderbirds, the civic organization behind t...
Serena O'Sullivan

KTAR’s Community Spotlight shines a light on how WM Phoenix Open helps local charities

KTAR's Community Spotlight for January focuses on The Thunderbirds, the organization behind the upcoming WM Phoenix Open, and its work to help Arizona charities.
10 days ago
AZ Political Podcast...
Jim Sharpe

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.
15 days ago
Arizona border sheriff shares thoughts on immigration reform in 2025...
Serena O'Sullivan

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.
16 days ago
Judge using their gavel....
Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona sued in lawsuit representing 7,000 Native Americans victimized by fake sober living homes

BrewerWood Law Firm is suing two of Arizona's health agencies over the widespread issue of fraudulent sober living homes.
22 days ago
Phoenix police are searching for six men who allegedly robbed the El Capri Nightclub near 21st and ...
Jayme West

Police searching for suspects in 2016 Phoenix nightclub robbery

Phoenix police are searching for six men who allegedly robbed the El Capri Nightclub near 21st and Van Buren streets in 2016.
23 days ago
Phoenix household bills 2024 utility financial report USA...
Serena O'Sullivan

Phoenix households spend 13% more than US average, research finds

Phoenix residents pay 13% more on household bills than the national average, according to research from bill pay company Doxo.
29 days ago
affordable housing project...
Serena O'Sullivan

Affordable Glendale housing community that turns shipping containers into homes under construction

Construction of a new affordable housing project in Glendale is underway. Family Promise of Greater Phoenix has high hopes for Legacy Village.
1 month ago
AZ Political Podcast Yassamin Ansari...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Congresswoman-elect Yassamin Ansari breaks down her goals in DC

On this episode of AZ Political Podcast, Congresswoman-elect Yassamin Ansari breaks down her goals in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona, seen offering pizza to media members in October 2023, believ...
Kevin Stone

Arizona congressman on stopgap government funding bill: ‘It’s going to pass’

Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona said he’s confident that Congress will pass a continuing resolution to avert a shutdown before Friday's deadline.
1 month ago
Overdosed woman...
Jayme West

Police looking for clues after overdosed woman dumped in Phoenix lot in 2016

Phoenix police are looking for clues in the case of a young woman who was overdosing and dumped in an empty lot next to a convenience store in 2016.
1 month ago
There are ways shoppers can avoid going into holiday debt....
Kevin Stone

Arizona treasurer provides tips on how to avoid holiday debt

Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee is encouraging gift buyers to make a plan and stick to it to avoid going into deep holiday debt.
1 month ago
AZ Political Podcast...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: ASU’s Brooks Simpson on presidential history

ASU's Dr. Brooks Simpson joins AZ Political Podcast for a fascinating discussion of presidential history.
1 month ago
Arizona car crashes auto safety fatality report 2025...
Serena O'Sullivan

Auto safety report urges Arizona to require motorcycle helmets, limit teen drivers

What solutions can address the issue of pervasive Arizona car crashes? A new report from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety shares ideas.
1 month ago
Why Arizona teachers are staying despite salary concerns...
Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona teachers want to stay to help their students, but they need more support, report finds

Despite dissatisfaction with Arizona's public education system, many teachers are staying out of love for their students, a new report found.
1 month ago
AZ Political Podcast...
Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Did President Biden make a mistake in pardoning his son Hunter Biden?

This week on the AZ Political Podcast is Republican strategist Sean Noble, who discusses the Hunter Biden pardon.
2 months ago
Arizona is getting $34.8 million to benefit educationally disadvantaged students through charter sc...
Kevin Stone

Arizona gets $34.8M federal grant to benefit educationally disadvantaged students

Arizona is getting a $34.8 million federal grant to benefit educationally disadvantaged students through its public charter school system.
2 months ago
Giving Tuesday 2024: Arizonans can qualify for tax credit...
Serena O'Sullivan

How Arizonans can save money when donating this Giving Tuesday

There's a lot Arizonans who want to defy the new study saying they're stingy can do to help others this Giving Tuesday.
2 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Reacting to President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden

Jim Sharpe reacts to Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden during his Sharper Point commentary.
2 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: Reacting to President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden

Jim Sharpe reacts to Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden during his Sharper Point commentary.
2 months ago
Unsolved Phoenix murder...
Jayme West

Police looking for clues unsolved 2006 murder of Phoenix man

It's possible one of the suspects in an unsolved Phoenix murder from 2006 goes by Xavier, and the other may be known as "Maniac."
2 months ago