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 5, 2012Triple-A: Summer months popular for auto theft
The hot summer months are usually the most popular when it comes to auto theft.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2012
Mom faces charges for giving toddler beer
A Valley mom is facing child abuse charges for giving beer to her 2-year-old son.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2012
Deer Valley schools to offer more female sports
The Deer Valley Unified School District is one of four in the country to reach an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to offer more sports programs to female students.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2012
Police: Alcohol may have been factor in man hit by train
Gilbert police are trying to determine if alcohol was a factor in a Tuesday morning accident where 46-year-old Patrick Zenner was ran over by a train.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2012
Arizonans leaving town for holiday, but spending less
This Fourth of July will be one of the biggest travel holidays for Arizonans in 2012.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2012Valley-based Sprouts planning dozens of new markets
Now that Sunflower Markets and Sprouts are merged into one, the company is planning on opening several new stores in the next few years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2012
Sky Harbor refutes report of Sky Train cost
A project to build a train that will shuttle passengers between a light rail station and Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport isn't likely to be finished at its original price of $1.2 billion, a report said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2012Naked man causes two serious accidents in Scottsdale
A naked man in Scottsdale has caused two serious injury vehicle accidents, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2012
Child killed in hit-and-run case in Chandler
An 11-year-old child was killed by a hit-and- run driver on Friday, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2012AAA Arizona ready for Fourth of July weekend
Over 650,000 drivers will be hitting the road this weekend and next week for their Fourth of July celebrations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2012Glendale posts monsoon safety webpage
With monsoon season underway, do you know what to do to avoid disaster?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2012Arizona DPS to begin hiring officers again
The Arizona Department of Public Safety will resume the hiring of officers on June 29, the agency said in a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2012
Insurance refund checks coming for 235,000 Arizonans
Over 235,000 Arizona families will be getting a check for about $120 this summer thanks to the Affordable Care Act's 80/20 rule.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 21, 2012New car dealership heading to Surprise
The city of Surprise is hoping a new car dealership will bring a nice boost to the city's economy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2012
Valley cities team up to cut health care costs
Four valley cities, including El Mirage, are joining forces to reduce health care costs for their employees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2012
Gunmen arrested after attempting to rob Phoenix home
Five children are safe after three gunmen stormed into their home near 71st Avenue and Indian School, demanding money and jewelery early Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2012Fire risk prompts closure of areas of Tonto National Forest
The extreme heat and fire danger around Arizona is causing fire officials to close down parts of the Tonto National Forest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2012
AT&T introduces live translation service
For anyone traveling abroad, leave the translation dictionary at home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2012Investigators: Gilbert fire sparked by cigarette butt
Fire investigators believe the massive fire in Gilbert on Monday may have started with a cigarette butt.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2012Arizona health groups work to combat premature births
Several health organizations in Arizona are teaming up in effort to lower the state's premature birth rate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2012Safeway introduces new shopper savings program
A new shopper savings program that is rolling out at Safeway stores will let customers receive personalized deals straight on their computers and smartphones.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2012Plumbing warehouse fire sends plume of smoke over Valley
A four-alarm fire at a Gilbert plumbing warehouse sent a giant plume of black smoke over the Valley on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2012Arizona awarded $5M to improve nurse training
Nearly $5 million will be used by several community organizations to provide better health care for Arizonans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2012
Arizona man to be part of Olympic torch history
An Arizona man's vision to start a youth sports program is now sending him to England to carry the Summer Olympics torch.