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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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2016Thousands of APS customers get alert during proposed peak power hour change
A call alerting APS customers of an upcoming peak day went out to roughly 47,000 randomly-selected customers throughout the Valley this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2016Rio Games: Arizona State University representing at the Olympic Games
The 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games are just around the corner, and Arizona State University is proud to say they’re representing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2016The big one: Part of Arizona would be affected by huge California earthquake
Experts believe California is on the path to experiencing a major earthquake so large that it could cause damage in parts of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2016Step off the gas: Ford tests first self-driving car in Arizona
After Ford announced in February that they would be joining the ranks of self-driving car producers such as Google and Tesla, the company has begun testing the autonomous vehicles in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2016Runaway teens are on the rise in Surprise
Surprise Police Department has noticed an increase in reported runaway teens. Police are dedicated to providing the public information on how to assist.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 22, 2016Phoenix museum opens exhibit following history of violin maker Antonio Stradivari
"Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy of the Greatest Violin Maker" is a new exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix which takes music lovers through the history of violin-making and the man who made it what it is today.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 6, 2015Profile in Courage: Off the battlefield, Phoenix veteran won’t give up the fight
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg said he wants all veterans to remember one thing ahead of Veterans Day: "You're not alone."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 27, 2015Veteran with cancer sues Phoenix VA for $50M, alleges negligent care
An Army veteran filed a $50 million lawsuit this week against the Phoenix VA hospital alleging negligent care led to his delayed cancer diagnosis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2015Ariz. Sen. John McCain launches ‘Unidos con McCain’ Hispanic Coalition
Republican Senator John McCain announced his new campaign called “Unidos con McCain,” which means “United with McCain," in an effort to gain the support of Hispanic voters in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2015Surprise residents want the golf cart lane gone
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Residents affected by new changes to Bullard Avenue in Surprise sounded off to city officials…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2015Fore! Debate growing in Phoenix suburb over golf cart-only lane
This isn't par for the course: Residents of a Phoenix suburb are divided over a recently-installed lane designated for the sole use of golf carts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2015Arizona Sheriffs Association wants reimbursement for housing illegal aliens
The Arizona Sheriffs Association asked the feds Wednesday to reimburse them for housing illegal aliens in county jails on behalf of the Federal Government.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2015Proud to be an American
America is my life. I am an American. For nearly 20 years, I've had one undying wish: to be an American.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2015Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will not help same-sex stepparents adopt
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said his office would not assist same-sex stepparents in adoptions until ordered to do so by a federal court or the state Legislature.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2015Army veterans pass through Arizona on coast-to-coast run
Many of us run for fun, for health, or, every once in a while, a medal at the finish line. For two Army veterans, a run across the country has one end-goal: raising money to help fellow warriors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2015Arizona’s approach to charter schools ranked among top in US
Arizona ranked fifth in the nation on a national list comparing state charter school policies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2015Celebrities, athletes highlight ‘Party with a Purpose’ Super Bowl event in Scottsdale
Celebrities and current and former NFL players gathered at WestWorld of Scottsdale on the eve of Super Bowl XLIX.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2015Flagstaff’s Snowbowl an attractive alternative to Super Bowl fever
If you're looking for a respite from all the Super Bowl madness, Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff might be just the ticket.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 21, 2015Surprise focusing on economic growth
After taking a long, hard look at the books, things are finally back on track, financially, in the City of Surprise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 9, 2014Documentary chronicles Arizona Internet sensation, classical violinist Lindsey Stirling
Lindsey Stirling has gained international fame through her unique electric violin style.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2014Get a glimpse into Phoenix firefighter academy training
A firefighter's job is not easy, and it has not been easy since they began training for it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2014Phoenix teen ‘shakes it off’ at supermarket to Taylor Swift hit
Mackenzie Coffman showed off her dance moves (much to the confusion of some market patrons) at the Fry's food store at Cave Creek and Tatum to the tune of Swift's popular song "Shake It Off".
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2014ASU rolls out online student campaign to combat sexual assault
As the fight against sexual violence on college campuses intensifies across the country, ASU has already made changes to tackle the issue head on.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2014
Canadian man riding through 18 countries for charity stops in Phoenix
Garry Kramer hit the road on Aug. 30, taking off from Alberta, Canada. He plans on riding his motorcycle through 18 countries and for more than 14,000 miles.