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 | Mar 25, 2020West Valley egg farm to house female inmates to curb COVID-19 spread
More than 100 female inmates will be temporarily housed at Hickman Family Farms in metro Phoenix to guard against the spread of coronavirus in prisons, officials announced Wednesday.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2020Mohave County reports 1st COVID-19 case; 12 Arizona counties affected
Mohave County confirmed its first positive case of the new coronavirus late Tuesday, bringing the total to 12 Arizona counties.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Tucson police clear man suspected of stealing coronavirus test kits
The Tucson Police Department concluded an investigation which has cleared a man originally thought to have stolen 29 unused COVID-19 test kits.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Chandler man arrested after allegedly firing more than 100 rounds at police
Zachary Rhodes has been booked on seven counts of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for shooting at Chandler police.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Feds award $1.7 million to 23 Arizona health centers to combat COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded 23 state health centers with funds to help combat the spread of COVID-19 on Tuesday.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Arizona launches all-in-one resource website for coronavirus affected
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey introduced a coronavirus-related initiative Tuesday designed to bring together resources for those who need help and those who want to give it.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Arizona appeals court upholds Jodi Arias’ murder conviction, sentence
An Arizona appeals court on Tuesday upheld Jodi Arias’ conviction and sentence in her high-profile first-degree murder case.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Gov. Ducey says coronavirus will get worse in Arizona before it gets better
There inevitably will be more coronavirus cases diagnosed in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday, but the battle against the infectious disease is a marathon, not a sprint.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Arizona coronavirus death toll up to 5; cases increase to 326
Arizona's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak is up to five, and the number of reported cases in the state increased to 326 on Tuesday morning.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Sen. Martha McSally blasts holdup of coronavirus relief bill
As Congress inched closer to agreeing to a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona wishes a deal could have been made sooner.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Arizona DHS plans to increase hospital beds amid COVID-19 pandemic
Arizona DHS plans to provide more hospital beds to COVID-19 patients by expanding existing medical facilities and utilizing alternative areas of treatment.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020GCU issuing housing credit for students impacted by coronavirus
Grand Canyon University announced Monday students who moved off of campus because of the coronavirus outbreak could receive a partial housing credit.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2020
Arizona man dies after ingesting substance touted by President Trump
Hospital officials said an Arizona man died and his wife was hospitalized after ingesting a home remedy for COVID-19. The substance had been touted by President Donald Trump.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2020Sens. Sinema, McSally take Rand Paul to task over reported virus behavior
U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally of Arizona criticized a fellow lawmaker who reportedly used shared facilities while he waited for results of a coronavirus test.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 202082 new coronavirus cases pushes Arizona total to 234
The Arizona health department reported 82 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday morning, pushing the state total to 234 positive coronavirus tests.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2020
Gunshot victim involved in rollover crash on US 60 in Mesa
A car matching the description of a vehicle that left the scene of a reported shooting crashed and rolled over on U.S. 60 in Mesa early Monday morning, authorities said.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from March 20-22
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to unfold, here are some of the stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2020Gov. Doug Ducey announces statewide COVID-19 hotline
Arizonans can dial 2-1-1 to get important COVID-19 information about testing, prevention and where to find reliable and up-to-date information.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2020Live updates: The latest coronavirus information reported in Arizona
Here's an updated list of positive coronavirus tests reported in Arizona by the state health department and other officials, plus the latest developments.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2020
Arizona reports COVID-19 cases rise to 152, second death announced
The number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona increased to 152 as of Sunday morning, according to the state health department.
-
CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Mar 22, 2020COVID-19 closures cause overcrowding of Maricopa County regional parks
Maricopa County says its regional parks are experiencing overcrowding as other events and amenities in the Valley shutter due to the coronavirus.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2020Navajo Nation orders residents to shelter in place as coronavirus spreads
The nation is requiring all residents stay home and isolated, with all non-essential businesses closed down to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2020Arizona reports COVID-19 increase to 104 cases, state spread moderate
The number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona increased to 104 as of Saturday morning, according to the state health department.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2020Banner Health restricting visitor access at all locations
Banner Health announced on Friday that it will be restricting visitor access at all of its locations due to the COVID-19 outbreak.