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 | Aug 30, 2012Things are looking up: Blue moon to rise over Valley
A somewhat rare event will occur in the Arizona skies over the next few days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2012Chlorine tank leak prompts road closure in Peoria
A leaking chlorine tank created a hazardous material situation in Peoria on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2012
Bus driver finds bloodied, unconscious teenage girl
A bloody and unconscious 14-year-old Mesa girl was found in a park Tuesday afternoon by a Valley Metro bus driver, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2012
Toddler dies after being found unconscious
A 2-year-old Mesa girl has died after being found unconscious by her mother.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2012Chandler police searching for missing woman
Police are searching for a Chandler woman who went missing early Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2012
Red Cross calls for another Arizona volunteer to help with storm
Another Arizonan is heading out to volunteer with the Red Cross' relief efforts in advance of Hurricane Isaac.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2012Thieves steal almost 40 school bus batteries
Police are searching for suspects in the weekend theft of 36 batteries from school buses belonging to the Laveen School District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2012
Phoenix launches community improvement website
Phoenix residents now have an easier way to send in their ideas to improve their community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2012
Gilbert group hosting first-ever breast cancer expo
A non-profit group in Gilbert is hosting together the First Annual Breast Cancer Resource Expo, set to begin this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2012Paradise Valley teacher accused of having sex with student
A Paradise Valley teacher has been arrested on charges of having sex with a 17-year-old student, whose mother allegedly approved of the relationship, the Phoenix Police Department said in a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2012YMCA, ASU to build joint downtown student rec center
A new, five-story, $25 million addition to the downtown Phoenix YMCA broke ground on Friday with the cooperation of Arizona State University's downtown campus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2012
Gilbert man attacked by swarm of bees
A Gilbert man was attacked by a swarm of bees on Thursday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2012
Arizona program tracking youth concussions
Arizona is now home to the only program in the nation that is studying and keeping track of young athletes who suffer concussions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2012Many Grand Canyon buses failed inspections
An inspection of tourist buses in the Grand Canyon last week turned up major safety violations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2012
Two arrested in connection with truck theft, shooting
Two people were arrested Monday after a 30-year-old man was shot in Glendale, the Glendale Police Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2012‘Money’ names Gilbert, Chandler among best small cities
Two East Valley communities have been named to Money' magazine's list of best places to live.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2012
Mesa police investigating cause of fatal crash
Mesa police are trying to determine what caused a teen driving near University and Val Vista to t-bone a 44-year-old man, killing him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2012Valley hospital celebrates expansion groundbreaking
Banner Estrella Medical Center near the Loop 101 and Thomas Road is expanding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2012
Triple-A getting high number of dead-battery calls
August in the Valley is a bad time to be caught outside with a car that won't start.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2012Peoria seeking volunteers to expand Park Watch
The Peoria Police Department is looking for volunteers to expand the city's Park Watch program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2012
Phoenix serial beer theft ring busted up
A professional beer theft ring has been broken up, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2012Univ. of Arizona working on 3-D universe map
Several University of Arizona scientists are taking part in creating the largest ever 3-D map of the universe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2012Arizona native becomes first female NFL official
A Tempe woman made history on Thursday, becoming the first woman to an officiate an NFL football game.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2012
Scottsdale nurses receiving advanced training
Scottsdale Healthcare is one of five hospitals that are sharing a $200 million initiative to train advance practice nurses.