Kathy Cline

Kathy Cline’s career spans 20 years and various media formats. Before coming to KTAR in May 2016, she was a reporter and anchor for KFYI AM 550 (Phoenix) and 24/7 News (iHeartRadio Phoenix). She's also worked as a reporter and anchor in markets like Chicago, IL; Elkhart, IN; and Decatur, IL. Telling a story right is her passion.

ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2018
Number of wrong-way crashes in Arizona down, but impaired drivers up

The number of wrong-way crashes on Arizona roads has decreased by one compared to last year, but the number of impaired-driver arrests are up by 31 during that same time period.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2018
Report finds Arizona making slow progress toward education goals

Arizona is making a slow progress toward its education goals -- but a recent report found that there is still a long way to go before the state reaches all of them by 2030.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2018
Sixteen ICU nurses nearing maternity leave at Banner Desert

The salad bar changed. The hospital gave out onesies. Banner Desert Medical Center is taking care of its 16 pregnant nurses who are nearing maternity leave.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2018
Tempe shelter offers half-off adoptions on Black Cat Appreciation Day

In honor of Friday being National Black Cat Appreciation Day, a Tempe shelter is offering half-off adoptions for its black cats and kittens through the weekend.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2018
Sports tourism generating billions for Arizona’s economy

Sports tourism has become a major player in Arizona’s economy, with big events like the Super Bowl and annual offerings like spring training generating billions of dollars.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2018
Cutting-edge cancer therapy at PCH gives Mesa boy new lease on life

Angel Torres, 3, is one of Arizona’s first pediatric cancer patients to go into remission using a state-of-the-art therapy called CAR-T, administered at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2018
Driving into flooded areas puts lives at risk, could violate Arizona law

You probably won't get ticketed for needing to be rescued from a flooded Phoenix wash or street. However, you could be endangering the lives of first responders, as well as your own.
ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 10, 2018
Display featuring work from foster children debuts at Phoenix Art Museum

The exhibit is the result of the partnership between Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, the Phoenix Art Museum and Phoenix-based teaching artist Shelly Love.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2018
Chandler unveils new facility for training police, fire personnel

The 29,000-square-foot Chandler Public Safety Training Center features an auditorium, public meeting space, classrooms, a climbing tower and more.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2018
Head of Phoenix police union: Staffing remains at dangerously low level

The Phoenix Police Department has brought on more officers over the past year, but the head of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association said staffing remains at a dangerously low level.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2018
Statistics suggest Arizona making progress in combating opioid crisis

The numbers in the new Arizona Opioid Emergency Response Report suggest the state is making progress in its fight against the opioid crisis.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2018
St. Mary’s Food Bank loads fridges at low-income Phoenix housing project

Refrigerators at a low-income Phoenix housing project are full again thanks to St. Mary's Food Bank, days after storms knocked out power and caused food to spoil.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2018
New Arizona laws impact teen driving, abortion, taxes, responders

A lot of new laws went into effect Friday in Arizona, including regulations regarding teen driving, abortion, taxes and counseling for responders.
ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2018
Guns can’t be made on Mesa library 3D printers, regardless of court rulings

Even before a federal judge blocked online instructions for them, an East Valley city's library system prohibited anyone from printing guns on its 3D printers.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2018
Valley Metro forms partnership with driverless car company Waymo

Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith says his agency and Waymo are working together to bring driverless transportation to more people -- and more people to public transportation.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2018
Small Phoenix businesses are not sticking around long, new study finds

A new study from a major bank suggests Phoenix's small businesses don't stay around for long. Most small businesses in Phoenix don't last past their sixth year.
ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 25, 2018
Arizona Diamondbacks help Phoenix health care facility get new therapy room

A health care facility for the Valley's medically fragile and chronically ill now has a new therapy room, thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2018
Phoenix residents not walking dogs on park trails in 100-plus temperatures

Dog owners in Phoenix appear to be following a city ordinance that prohibits dogs on park trails in 100-plus degree temperatures.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2018
Arizona lawmaker planning bill to mandate tracking of veteran suicides

A bill that would require the compilation of veteran suicide statistics could be introduced next session in the Arizona Legislature, Rep. Jay Lawrence said.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2018
Arizona group praises new cancer registry for firefighters

An Arizona firefighters group said a new national firefighter's cancer registry will be a big help.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018
Phoenix City Council OKs funds for police to take anti-bias training

The Phoenix Police Department will be going through cultural-competency and implicit-bias training after the City Council approved the $150,000 cost.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2018
Signatures are filed, but fight is far from over for Invest in Ed supporters

Supporters of a ballot initiative to increase taxes on the wealthy to fund education say it's only fair. But not everyone agrees with the Invest in Ed solution.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2018
Petitions submitted on initiative to prohibit taxes on services in Arizona

Petitions were filed for an initiative that would prohibit new taxes in Arizona on services such as hair styling, real estate, health care and auto maintenance.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2018
Keep your cool if you suspect business has been hacked, expert says

Do not rush to clean up your business network if you think you've been hacked. Phoenix cybersecurity expert Michael Cocanower said keeping a clear head is crucial.