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 | Jul 19, 2012
Water main break causes restrictions at Glendale intersection
Traffic was delayed Thursday at a Glendale intersection due to a water main break.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2012
I-10 reopened after fatal crash near Queen Creek Road
Interstate 10 has been reopened near Queen Creek Road after a fatal rollover.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2012
Gilbert man arrested for child pornography found in home
A Gilbert man is behind bars for having dozens of child pornography photos in his home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2012
Arrest made in Phoenix apartment fire death
Phoenix Police have arrested a man and charged him with the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and unborn child in an apartment fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2012Midwest drought will force Arizona food prices to rise
With no relief in sight from the drought in the Midwest, economists are expecting food prices to go up as crops are dying and feeding cattle will cost more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2012
Triple-A warning against do-it-yourself repairs
During the tough economic times we may be tempted to do our own repairs for things like home improvement or landscaping, but when it comes to your car, it may not be a good idea.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2012
Brewer introduces Arizona education report card program
Gov. Jan Brewer's office has rolled out a new online tool to help parents get the latest information on education progress in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2012
Home construction numbers rise in United States
Home construction in the United States is back in business.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2012Occupany rate booming for Tempe hotels
Hotel rooms sales in Tempe are booming.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2012
Arizona AG Tom Horne warns against Obamacare scams
The Arizona Attorney General's office is warning citizens to beware of a scam in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision on Obamacare.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2012County using Twitter to connect lost pets, owners
Now it's much easier to be reunited with your lost pet because you may be just a tweet away.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2012
Maricopa County fighting off mosquitoes after rain
Storms around the Valley left standing water prone to mosquitoes, and that has Maricopa County Environmental Services in high gear to combat the insects.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2012
Glendale training volunteer emergency response team
The Glendale Fire Department is starting up their Community Emergency Response Team program to train volunteers how to help the community during an emergency.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2012
New fire station opens in Gold Canyon
A small city outside Apache Junction will now have a better response time when it comes to emergency calls.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 16, 2012
Glendale Fire urges caution after toddler is burned
Last week, a 2-year-old boy in Glendale reached for hot soup in the microwave and spilled it on himself.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2012
Infant transported to Valley hospital after near drowning
A toddler was rushed to the hospital after she was pulled from a pool near 73rd Avenue and Bethany Home on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2012
Valley couples throw off superstition for Friday the 13th weddings
It's superstitious for some, not an issue for others, but today is Friday the 13th and for some couples wanting to get hitched, it's not necessarily a deal breaker.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2012
Fulton Homes hosting water safety event at Sunsplash
Even if you don't have any plans to be around the pool this rainy weekend, Fulton Homes will be reminding people on Sunday that two seconds is too long when it comes to leaving kids near water unsupervised.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2012Glendale job fair offers part-time positions
If you're looking for a part-time job, University of Phoenix Stadium is looking for hire 500 people for special events throughout the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 13, 2012
Mesa library offers job help, marketing skills
Whether you're looking for a job or wanting to start your own business, a new job help hub in Mesa can help.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 12, 2012Prescott doctor arrest for prescription fraud
A Prescott doctor accused of having sex with an underage patient is now under arrest for prescription fraud.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2012AAA: ATV, boat owners should be up on insurance, laws
Owners of ATVs and boats might want to check their insurance coverage before hauling those big-ticket toys out of storage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2012
Kyl: Raising tax rates does not create new jobs
President Barack Obama is calling for a one-year extension of Bush-era tax cuts, but only for the middle class.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2012
State gets grant to improve water-treatment facilities
Arizona is getting extra funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve energy-efficiency efforts in water-treatment facilities.