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 13, 2023Playboi Carti announces ‘Antagonist’ tour stop in Glendale this fall
American rapper Playboi Carti announced this week he will make a stop to the Valley on his global tour this fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2023Serrano’s unveils fast casual concept at Tempe location: Pronto
The owners of East Valley Sonoran-style restaurant chain Serrano's are opening a new fast-casual Mexican food concept at its Tempe location.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jul 13, 2023Arizona State University, Applied Materials partner to create $270M Materials-to-Fab Center
Arizona State University and Applied Materials, Inc. announced Tuesday they are partnering to create a shared research, development and prototyping facility.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Jul 12, 2023ADOT adds 7 state highway corridors to EV charging station network plan
The Arizona Department of Transportation is adding seven highway corridors to its planned network of electric vehicle charging stations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 12, 2023JoJo’s ShakeBAR opening new location in Scottsdale
Chicago-based JoJo’s ShakeBAR is expanding to the Valley with its new location opening at Scottsdale Quarter this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2023Go down the rabbit hole in pop-up Alice in Wonderland cocktail experience in Phoenix
A pop-up concept bar where guests can go on a topsy-turvy Alice in Wonderland-style cocktail adventure is coming to the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs refuses to rescind executive order shielding abortion prosecutions
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is standing by her executive order which prevents county attorneys from prosecuting abortion-related cases in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023
DOJ launches program to help missing and murdered indigenous persons crisis
The Department of Justice announced it created a program designated for missing or murdered indigenous people.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2023Maricopa County providing funds to Mesa for purchase of hotel for homeless
Maricopa County is partnering up with the city of Mesa to purchase a hotel for people experiencing homelessness, according to a Maricopa County press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 202312 Arizona county attorneys call for Gov. Hobbs to rescind executive order on abortion prosecution
Twelve elected county attorneys are calling for Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to rescind her executive order, which strips the state's 15 county attorneys from prosecuting abortion-related cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2023$41 million luxury multi-family development coming to Prescott
A new $41 million, 144-unit luxury multi-family development is coming to Prescott.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023
Arizona Department of Gaming to open applications for event wagering licenses
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced Friday it will start accepting applications for event wagering licenses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023Foresight Technologies bringing 250 jobs to Tempe with ‘Center of Excellence’
A new production facility is coming to Tempe and Is set to create 250 jobs in the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2023Optima Kierland luxury apartments opens new tower in Scottsdale
Luxury real estate firm Optima announced Wednesday the grand opening of 7190 Optima Kierland in North Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2023Give ‘Paw-sitive’ vibes by reading to pets Fourth of July at the Arizona Humane Society
The Arizona Humane Society is hosting an event where attendees can read to its shelter pets on the Fourth of July.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2023Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect in northern Arizona
Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect Thursday in northern Arizona, according to The Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2023Glendale and Maricopa County partner to build affordable housing in the city
A new project in Glendale will add 790 multi-family affordable rental units that will serve 1,465 people a year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2023Man charged with 17 felonies after shooting at Phoenix officers
A man accused of shooting at Phoenix police officers has been indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on 17 felony counts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2023AAA expects increased Fourth of July travel for Arizonans compared to last year
AAA is expecting record-breaking travel for Arizonans -- nearly a million are expected to get out of town -- during the Fourth of July holiday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2023Boy in critical condition after nearly drowning in pool in Phoenix
A nine-year-old boy is in the hospital after drowning in a pool Tuesday evening in the area of 19th Avenue and Camelback Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2023American Airlines to add Jacksonville nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor this winter
American Airlines is adding more flights this winter from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the company announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2023Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approves 2024 budget, cuts property taxes again
One year after passing the largest tax rate cut in county history, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors announced Monday they are cutting the county's primary tax rate for a third straight year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2023Communities near Phoenix Sky Harbor to get makeover with Cultural Corridor project
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department received a $10 million grant from the federal government to create a "Cultural Corridor."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2023Choose your adoption fee with this Arizona Humane Society special
The Arizona Humane Society is launching an adoption special through June 30.