Brandon Gray
Brandon Gray is a web content editor and writer for KTAR.com based in Phoenix, Arizona, since May 2023. He covers local crime, business, tech, politics, careers and education. Prior to joining KTAR, he worked in Phoenix as a digital producer for USA TODAY Network’s digital optimization team where he produced for more than 60 Western and Midwest region publications. Before moving to Phoenix in 2018, Brandon started his professional career in television as a digital content producer for KCEN-TV, the NBC affiliate in the Waco-Temple-Killeen, Texas market. In 2016, he won a Texas AP Broadcasters award in Digital for KCEN-TV. He is from Dallas, Texas, and earned his bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2023Wren and Wolf owner unveils 4th concept at former downtown Tempe PF Chang’s location
Pretty Decent Concepts is building its fourth cocktail and creative restaurant concept in the former PF Chang's at in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2023ASU president calls out ‘bullying’ of queer professor by Turning Point USA members
ASU President Michael Crow issued his views on the altercation between a queer English professor and Turning Point USA members.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2023‘Nothing’s predictable’: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs comments on Kari Lake’s Senate run announcement
After former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake announced her run for U.S. Senate, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday discussed the 2024 race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2023Owner of emu killed by MCSO deputies criticizes their tactics
The owner of Richard, a female emu that was killed in September by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies, criticized their tactics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2023ADOT project to relieve congestion on SR 347 in Maricopa now underway
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced it is now working on an improvement project on State Route 347 in Maricopa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023New build-to-rent luxury community opens in Avondale
A new build-to-rent development has officially opened in Avondale, according to developer, Mark-Taylor Companies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2023OHM Fitness expands, announces new Gilbert location
OHM Fitness announced it is opening its third Arizona studio at a new mixed-used development, Verde at Cooley Station in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2023Glendale announces new Community Alert System for quick emergency notification
A new alert system is being rolled out in Glendale, the city announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2023Grand Canyon North Rim preparing for winter transition: What to know
Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim will begin day-use operations, according to the National Park Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2023Mesa Community College Dental Hygiene Program earns full accreditation status
Mesa Community College Dental Hygiene Program earned full accreditation status through 2029 from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2023Phoenix Guns N’ Roses show at Chase Field postponed as Diamondbacks continue playoff run
Guns N' Roses fans will have to wait a little longer to see the rock band live at Chase Field in Phoenix but for a good reason if you're an Arizona Diamondbacks fan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 20232 Arizona lottery players hit big, Powerball soars to $1.4 billion
The Powerball jackpot rose to $1.4 billion with no players matching all six numbers Wednesday night. However, two Arizonans had some lucky wins.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 20232023 Super Bowl generates $1.3 billion for Arizona’s economy
The 2023 Super Bowl generated $1.3 billion in total economic activity or gross output for the state, the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2023Arizona AG Kris Mayes calls for groundwater regulation after Saudi farm lease terminated
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said in an interview on KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show that Arizona needs statewide groundwater regulation
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2023Chandler woman facing animal cruelty charges seeking custody of 47 dogs
A Chandler woman accused of abusing 55 dogs is trying to get some of the animals that were seized back in her custody, according to a petition filed Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2023Kevin McCarthy out as speaker of the House: How Arizona representatives voted
In a 216-210 vote, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted off his post, making him the first in history to be removed from the role.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2023Mountain Vista Medical Center, Jersey College partner to open nursing school in Mesa
Mountain Vista Medical Center and Jersey College partnered to establish a School of Nursing on the hospital's campus in Mesa, serving the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2023Arizona terminates lease of Saudi-owned Fondomonte after investigation
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Monday the state land department terminated one of Saudi-owned dairy company Fondomonte Arizona's four Butler Valley leases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announces he will not pursue 3rd term
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Monday he is not pursuing a third term and will be departing the office in January 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023Phoenix Water Services Department offers incentives for water conservation
The Phoenix Water Services Department is introducing new financial incentives for residents to promote sustainable water use and conservation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023HUD awards ASU $3M grant for Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability
Arizona State University was chosen as one of four Hispanic Servicing institutions to receive a grant from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development for research centers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2023A national caregiver shortage strains organizations and families across the Valley
The Foundation for Senior Living (FSL) ReCreación Center provides full-time care for Kathleen five days a week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2023Harvard Investments acquires master-planned King Ranch community land in Goodyear for $22M
Real estate investment and development company Harvard Investments announced Friday it acquired the master-planned King Ranch community in Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2023Gov. Katie Hobbs announces $11M investment in to state’s health care workforce
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Friday the state will invest $11 million into the Arizona Board of Regents' AZ Healthy Tomorrow Initiative.