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 | Jul 31, 2023Arizona Senate passes Proposition 400, heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk
The Arizona Senate passed Proposition 400 Monday and it's heading to Governor Katie Hobbs' desk.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2023Yield Engineering Systems opens new semiconductor facility in East Valley
Yield Engineering Systems opened its Advanced Technology Center (YATC) semiconductor manufacturing facility Thursday in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2023Fall Arizona Restaurant Week returning with over 80 establishments participating
The 10-day Fall Arizona Restaurant Week is returning this September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2023New food hall, entertainment space coming to downtown Chandler
The city of Chandler has started the development phase for a new dining hall space on a downtown property at the southwest corner of Chicago and Oregon streets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2023Jurassic World Live Tour: Get ready for action-packed show at Footprint Center this weekend
Jurassic World will come to life with its live action-packed show this weekend at the Footprint Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2023Valley Metro asks for public feedback on new Smart Fare technology
Valley Metro and the Pubic Transit Department is asking for feedback regarding proposed changes to the regional fare policy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says ESA program ‘unsustainable’ amid director’s resignation
A day after the Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program's director resigned, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued a memo stating the program is unsustainable and could cost taxpayers nearly $1 billion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2023Pipe equipment manufacturer Romac opening West Valley facility
Pipe equipment manufacturer Romac Industries has leased a new manufacturing and distribution facility in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2023Voluntary recall issued by ADHS for certain marijuana products due to contamination
The Arizona Department of Health Services is advising consumers to dispose of certain marijuana products due to possible Aspergillus contamination.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2023
Phoenix continues record-breaking heat wave with temps above 110
The record-breaking heatwave continues Sunday as Phoenix marks a 24th consecutive day of temperatures above 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 20233.8 magnitude earthquake reported in northern Arizona
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was reported in northern Arizona Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2023Lil Uzi Vert headlining new hip-hop festival at Phoenix Raceway
A new music festival, IYKYK, is coming to the Valley this fall at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023Phoenix man recounts terrifying goring of girlfriend by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Days after his girlfriend was gored by a Bison at Yellowstone National Park, Chris Whitehill of Phoenix recapped the incident Thursday on KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Gaydos and Chad Show.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023DOJ finds Arizona prison system violated rights of people with visual disabilities
The Arizona prison system was found to have discriminated against inmates with vision disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023Should Arizona schools start later? It comes at a cost
School is back in session in some Valley school districts and with the record-breaking heatwave in the Phoenix metro area, a question looms: Should Arizona schools start later?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023ADOT accepting entries for Arizona highway safety messages
The Arizona Department of Transportation is bringing back its Safety Message Contest for a seventh year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2023Grand Canyon’s North Rim to fully reopen after pipeline repairs
The Grand Canyon North Rim will fully open for the 2023 season this weekend after a water line break was repaired.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2023Raising Cane’s spreading throughout East Valley with new Mesa location
Raising Cane's recently announced it will open the doors to its sixth restaurant in Mesa next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2023Phoenix woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is warning how dangerous wildlife can be after a Phoenix woman was gored by a bison Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2023Funding for youth summer workforce program approved by Maricopa County board
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $2.2 million in funding last week for youth summer workforce jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2023Monster Jam returns to Glendale with event at State Farm Stadium
Monster Jam is back in Glendale this fall at State Farm Stadium.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 202312 heat-related deaths recorded in Maricopa County so far this year
As the heatwave continues, 12 heat-associated deaths have been confirmed so far this year in Maricopa County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 14, 2023Dog Haus expanding to Chandler bringing ‘The Absolute Wurst’
Craft casual gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept, Dog Haus, is opening its fourth Valley location in Chandler.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2023Sushi Roku, ranked one of best restaurants in Phoenix metro, is closing its doors
Award winning Scottsdale restaurant Sushi Roku is closing its doors at the end of the month, according to owners Innovative Dining Group.