KTAR.com is the online home of KTAR News on 92.3 FM, the Voice of Arizona. We're your source for breaking news, traffic, weather and the stories that matter to you.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2021Glendale proposes raising utility rates again due to rising costs
The city of Glendale is again proposing an increase in the utility rate due to rising costs after the previous increase took effect earlier this year.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2021Black-footed ferret on the way back in Arizona, but hurdles remain
Federal officials want to greatly expand habitats for black-footed ferrets in Arizona and possibly into neighboring states, but the endangered animal, once thought extinct, still faces several hurdles, experts say.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 16-18
From an Arizona man who allegedly breached the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots while dressed as a gladiator figure facing federal charges to a declaration of emergency being issued after flood waters swept through Coconino County, here are the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2021Phoenix police search for suspect after woman fatally shot ordering food
The Phoenix Police Department is looking for a suspect after a woman was shot and killed while ordering from a food truck Sunday morning, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 20212-year-old boy in extremely critical condition after drowning in Phoenix
A 2-year-old boy is in extremely critical condition after a drowning incident in Phoenix on Sunday, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2021
Arizona reports 980 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths Sunday
Arizona public health officials on Sunday reported 980 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths from the virus.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2021AZGFD to offer reward for information in poaching of bighorn near Buckeye
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering a reward of up to $1,500 for information that leads to an arrest for the poaching of a mature desert bighorn sheep ram south of Buckeye last week.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2021Arizona Gov. Ducey to attend RGA conference in Colorado next week
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will be attending the Republican Governor's Association conference in Colorado next week.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2021McClintock bridge in Tempe closed for hours due to man in mental crisis
The McClintock bridge in Tempe was closed for hours on Saturday due to a man undergoing a mental crisis, police said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2021Police searching for missing 3-month old last seen in Phoenix
Police are searching for a 3-month old girl last seen in Phoenix with her mother, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2021Police find body of man in Tempe Town Lake following two-day search
The body of a man was pulled out of Tempe Town Lake on Saturday morning after a search began for the missing person on Friday, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2021
Arizona reports 1,152 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day for the first time since early March.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021Silver Alert cancelled for missing 78-year-old man last seen in Chandler
A Silver Alert was issued Friday evening for a 78-year-old man last seen near Cooper Road and Hunt highway in Chandler, according to authorities.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021Ducey issues emergency declaration after Coconino County flooding
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency Friday after flood waters swept through Coconino County earlier in the week.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021Man arrested at Mesa hotel on burglary, weapons charges
A man was arrested at a Mesa hotel last week after allegedly making threats with a knife and trying to hide a gun and drugs, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021Forests in Arizona ease fire restrictions following heavy rains
Fire restrictions were relaxed Friday at Tonto National Forest and Grand Canyon National Park following heavy rainfall from recent monsoon storms.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021Ducey’s office calls 2 Arizona school districts’ quarantine policy ‘unlawful’
Two Arizona school districts have received a warning from Gov. Doug Ducey that they cannot quarantine unvaccinated students who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021Man accused of killing Phoenix woman; 3 small kids left with body
A man was arrested Thursday for allegedly killing a Phoenix woman and leaving her three young children alone with her body for nearly a week after the murder, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021
Arizona reports 1,251 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day for the first time since early March.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2021Portion of Loop 101 in Phoenix is only weekend Valley freeway closure
A closure on a portion of Loop 101 in north Phoenix is the only scheduled freeway closure for Valley drivers this weekend.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 20215-year-old girl taken to hospital after drowning in pool in Glendale
A 5-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after drowning in a pool in Glendale on Thursday evening, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2021Storm blows through metro Phoenix, brings heavy rain and hail
A storm blew through metro Phoenix on Thursday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and hail to parts of the Valley.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2021Woman who allegedly shot at Peoria police after breaking into cars arrested
A 19-year-old Glendale woman who allegedly shot at officers after breaking into cars in a Peoria parking lot on Thursday has been arrested, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 15, 2021Arizona Cardinals hosting job fair Saturday to hire game day staff
With football season approaching, the Arizona Cardinals are hosting a job fair Saturday in Glendale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to hire game day staff.