Jessica Swarner
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 24, 2020Former Valley resident living in China taking steps to prevent coronavirus
A former Valley resident living in China says he now wears a mask every day in an effort to protect himself against the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2020British pop rock band The 1975 coming to Glendale this spring
British pop rock band The 1975 is coming to Gila River Arena in Glendale on May 5, with indie singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers and beabadoobee as openers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 17, 2020Here’s where in the Valley you can honor MLK Day
The Phoenix area offers a handful of events before, during and after MLK Day to encourage people to reflect on the late activist's legacy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2020Arizona launches online tool to make protective order process faster
Arizona has introduced an online system to make it easier for domestic violence, sexual assault and other crime victims to obtain protective orders.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 6, 2020Fast-food chain PDQ shutters both Valley locations
The only two Valley locations of PDQ, a fried-chicken-centric fast-food chain known for its homemade sauces, have closed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Expect a dry but chilly New Year’s Eve in the Phoenix area
Phoenix-area residents and visitors can expect a dry but chilly New Year's Eve. Temperatures are expected to drop below 50 degrees by midnight.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Here are the most-read stories on KTAR.com for 2019
As we wrap up 2019, it’s time to look back on the stories that mattered most to KTAR News 92.3 FM’s listeners and readers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2019‘Santa! I know him!’: This is Arizona’s favorite Christmas movie
Arizona believes the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. House Method named "Elf" the state's favorite Christmas movie.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2019Here are Arizona’s most desirable Airbnb destinations
Home-sharing company Airbnb this week released a list of the destinations most saved to wish lists in 15 of the state's cities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2019Hoffman says vaccine exemption, Pledge of Allegiance bills unnecessary
Arizona's top education official says there's no need for two education-related bills being pushed by a state representative.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2019Arizona leaders celebrate upcoming South Mountain Freeway opening
State and city leaders held a ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in Phoenix.
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GENERAL NEWS | Dec 16, 2019Here’s the most popular YouTube music video of the decade
Video streaming platform YouTube released a list of the decade's top music videos earlier this month based on number of views.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2019Tempe City Council candidate lucky to be alive after frightening car wreck
Marc Norman, a candidate for Tempe City Council, says he is lucky to be alive after his car was pushed under a school bus Tuesday.
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GENERAL NEWS | Dec 12, 2019Need a last-minute ugly Christmas sweater? Here are 12 ideas
Let's face it -- you're probably going to be expected to wear an ugly Christmas sweater this holiday season. Here are 12 festive ideas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2019Phoenix Uber driver says she used stun gun on male rider who groped her
A Phoenix Uber driver who says she was attacked by a passenger last week is sharing her experience to warn others, especially women.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 4, 2019Nook Kitchen reopens in Phoenix neighborhood after move
Nook Kitchen's Arcadia location reopened this week after it outgrew its building and moved down the street to take over the bar formerly known as High Dive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Arizona named least charitable state in Giving Tuesday ranking
In a ranking released on Giving Tuesday, Arizona was once again named the least charitable state. Minnesota, Utah and Maryland topped the list.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 2, 2019Valley financial expert offers tips for holiday gift budgeting
A Valley financial expert says it's important to plan ahead for holiday spending to avoid starting the new year with debt.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Electric-vehicle company breaks ground on Arizona facility
California-based Lucid Motors broke ground Monday on an electric-vehicle manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, which will produce the company's first car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Lift me up: Five Finger Death Punch to hit Phoenix in 2020
Heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch will make a stop in Phoenix this year to promote the group's upcoming eighth album.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 27, 2019Woman who spun wildly during Phoenix helicopter rescue seeks $2M
The woman whose rescue basket spun wildly while she was flown off a Phoenix mountain this summer is seeking $2 million from the city over her ordeal.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Nov 26, 2019Phoenix company selling CBD products among 15 to receive FDA warning
A Phoenix company was one of 15 to receive a U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning over its marketing of cannabidiol, or CBD, products.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 26, 2019Suns owner sells Paradise Valley home for state record $19.3M
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver sold his Paradise Valley home Monday for the highest price on record in Arizona -- $19.3 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2019Phoenix votes against extending contract for red light, speed cameras
Phoenix City Council narrowly voted down a measure to extend a contract for red-light and speed enforcement cameras this week.