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 | Sep 29, 2023Maricopa County partners with 2 West Valley cities for affordable housing projects
Maricopa County announced Thursday it is partnering with two West Valley cities to fund projects that will provide affordable housing solutions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2023CAC Superstition Mountain Campus breaks ground on new buildings, renovations
Central Arizona College announced it is expanding its Superstition Mountain Campus in Apache Junction with new buildings and renovations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2023Maricopa County air quality raises health concerns with affected minority communities
On Aug. 30, the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter issued a 2023 environmental report card that cited the American Lung Association’s report ranking Phoenix air the seventh worst city in the country for particle pollution and fifth worst for ozone level.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2023President Joe Biden arrives in Arizona, will honor John McCain in Tempe, road closures expected
President Joe Biden arrived Wednesday night in the Valley where he will honor the late Senator John McCain Thursday in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2023Report: Arizona sees high turnover of local election officials since 2020 presidential election
A new report from cross-partisan organization Issue One has found about 55% of the chief local election officials are new since the November 2020 presidential election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2023
Gosar back in spotlight with call for general to “be hung” over Jan. 6
Two years after he was formally censured for a video that appeared to espouse violence against lawmakers, Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar has again grabbed headlines by saying the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff would be hanged in a “better society.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2023Ozomatli to headline Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Somos Peoria
Grammy award-winning Latin fusion band Ozomatli will headline the Valley's largest Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Somos Peoria, on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2023Chicken restaurant Birdcall expands with grand opening in Phoenix
Denver-based chicken restaurant Birdcall announced the grand opening of its second Arizona location in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2023SRP invests $2.6 million in innovative research projects at Arizona universities
The Salt River Project has announced it has invested more than $2.6 million in 36 projects with several Arizona universities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2023Shipping container border wall cases involving federal government and Arizona dismissed
Two cases between Arizona and Federal officials involving shipping containers at the U.S.-Mexico border were voluntarily dismissed, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2023Phoenix Fire Department to host community safety event at Cesar Chavez Park
The Phoenix Fire Department announced Tuesday it is hosting a Community Safety Fair at Cesar Chavez Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2023Grand Canyon lifts water restrictions at South Rim
Water restrictions have been lifted in Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2023Firefighters, delivery driver hospitalized after crash in south Phoenix
Five people were taken to the hospital after a crash Monday morning involving a fire truck and a delivery truck in south Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2023Phoenix Sky Harbor workers file complaint, vote to strike over dangerous working conditions
Two groups of airport workers are speaking out about what they say are dangerous working conditions and low wages at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2023Phoenix cold case to be featured on ID channel series ‘Crime Scene Confidential’
A 31-year-old Phoenix cold case will be featured Wednesday on ID channel series "Crime Scene Confidential."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2023A leap forward: Abrazo Health 1st in Phoenix area to use AI system to detect seizures
Abrazo West Campus announced Friday it is the first hospital in the greater Phoenix area with an EEG system that uses artificial intelligence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, community leaders demand federal action for border security
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with border community leaders, have partnered to call on the federal government to take immediate action to deliver resources to state border communities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2023TobyMac bringing ‘Hits Deep’ tour in February to the Valley
Grammy award-winning Christian music artist TobyMac is making a tour stop in the Valley next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2023‘Dine-out-loud’ at Rock N Roll Sushi opening in West Valley
Rock N Roll Sushi is making its debut in Arizona by opening its first restaurant in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2023Roll Em Up Taquitos expanding in East Valley with grand opening event
Roll Em Up Taquitos announced the grand opening of its second location this month in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2023Tempe approves Indigenous People’s Day as a paid holiday
Tempe joins cities like Phoenix, Minneapolis and Denver in recognizing Indigenous People's Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2023Arizona AG Kris Mayes announces $35M settlement with leasing company for deceptive practices
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Monday a $35 million settlement has been reached with a leasing company Tempoe, LLC.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2023Group helps hiker off South Mountain to get aid from paramedics
A group of hikers helped a woman make it safely to emergency responders Sunday afternoon at South Mountain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2023Festive event West Valley Wonderland coming to Glendale this holiday season
Holiday cheer is coming this winter to Glendale with a two-day event, West Valley Wonderland at State Farm Stadium.