Martha Maurer is the News Director at KTAR News, overseeing editorial and breaking news decision-making in all our news formats. She joined the KTAR newsroom in 2012. She’s a graduate of Arizona State University’s Cronkite News School of Journalism and Mass Communications. In addition to her duties, she enjoys contributing to news stories, particularly focusing on immigration, politics and social issues. You can follow her on Twitter at @MaurerMartha.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 15, 2013
Best practices for couponing
For decades, shoppers have clipped coupons to save a little on their grocery bill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2013
Near drowning at a Phoenix community pool
There was a close call at a community pool in Phoenix near 4th Avenue and Bell on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2013
Friend: Jodi Arias verdict ‘better than Christmas’
When Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday, the friends and family of her slain boyfriend, Travis Alexander, felt a sense of relief.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2013
Statement: Alexander siblings to sue Jodi Arias
In a statement, the surviving siblings of Travis Alexander said they plan to file a wrongful death suit against their brother's murderer, Jodi Arias.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 8, 2013
Mother’s Day gift ideas on a budget
Mother's Day is this Sunday and like me, chances are many of you have yet to find the perfect gift for mom.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2013Second man arrested in 2002 sexual assault case
A second man who plead guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in 2002 was caught on Tuesday, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2013Northbound SR 51 reopened after truck rollover
A cement truck rollover closed northbound State Route 51 for more than three hours on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2013
Surprise’s finances on mend after $73M audit hit
It hasn't been easy, but finances are bouncing back in the City of Surprise after a 2012 audit found a big mess in the city's accounts.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 1, 2013
Cinco de Mayo party on a budget
Who says you can't have a super bash for this traditional Mexican holiday (mostly celebrated by Americans) without charging up a big credit card bill? Let's get to work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2013
Scottsdale golf course moves toward going greener
In commemoration of Earth Day, one of Scottsdale's public golf course is becoming the first to implement Waste Managment's total recycling program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2013
Peoria police hosting event to reach out to seniors
The Peoria Police Department is trying to strengthen its relationship with the senior community with it series of Seniors and Law Enforcement Together events.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2013
Woman attacked by bobcat in Show Low
A woman was attacked by a bobcat Sunday night in Show Low, Ariz.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 29, 2013The Recycled Orchestra: From trash to music
Young musicians from South America are going from the slums to the biggest stages of classical music by turning trash into melody.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Apr 26, 2013Immigrant Phoenix sisters see future with DREAM
Deferred Action has given Valley sisters Dulce and Viviana Vazquez a hopeful future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2013Police ID ASU student killed in her apartment
An Arizona State University student who was killed in her apartment has been identified, police said.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 24, 2013
Price matching 101
You've probably heard about price matching when it comes to groceries. It's not a new concept, what's relatively new is price matching big price tag items like TV's or treadmills online. Whether you want to save a few bucks at places like Wal-Mart or a few hundred at Best Buy, here is an easy guideline to follow.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2013Valley stores hosting fun runs to honor Boston victims
Two Valley stores will host a three-mile fun run Monday night to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2013
Red Cross sends two Valley volunteers to West, Texas
The American Red Cross sent two members from Phoenix to aid in the relief efforts of Wednesday's fertilizer explosion in West, Texas.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 17, 2013
Ensure your charitable donations go to right place, watch for scams
This week we were reminded how vulnerable we can be even accomplishing a goal like running a marathon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2013
Box of bagels causes scare at Sinema’s Phoenix office
An unmarked box of bagels caused a scare at the Phoenix office of Rep. Kyrsten Sinema on Wendesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2013
Jodi Arias juror excused, court cites health reasons
A second juror has been allowed to leave the Jodi Arias trial.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2013
University of Arizona to help with asteroid exploration
The White House wants Congress to approve a nearly $18 billion budget for space exploration.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 10, 2013
It pays to speak up
We've all gotten the occasional questionnaire after we buy a product, or after we use an online service.…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2013
Brush fire to take several days to burn off
A brush fire burning in the far Northwest Valley will likely take a couple days to burn itself out, the Rural/Metro Fire Department said.