Martha Maurer

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.

ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2014
Nonprofit for veterans walking through Mojave Desert to reach Phoenix

Two Marines have created "The Wounded Walk" to reach out to other veterans while trekking across the country.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2014
Arizona crackdown on human trafficking goes into effect

PHOENIX -- One of the nation's toughest laws against human trafficking went into effect in Arizona on Thursday.…
ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2014
Crews reach halfway point on light rail extension

Good news, Phoenix residents: You're halfway through the latest round of light rail construction.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2014
Concert for troops brings joy, country music to Luke Air

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Country music fans got a special visit from four talented artists during the "Salute the…
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2014
Arizona nonprofit provides free legal aid to unaccompanied minors

Children as young as a few months old and up to 17 years old continue to be placed in shelters across Arizona and across the country.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 11, 2014
Diplomat: Valley shelters cannot accept migrant kids from Nogales

Slightly more than 1,000 unaccompanied minors spent the night at a makeshift holding center in Nogales, Ariz. on Tuesday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 10, 2014
Attorney: Migrant children have long shot at legal status

A Valley immigration attorney believes hundreds of unaccompanied minors who crossed the border illegally face a long journey.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2014
No plans to stop immigrant drop-offs in Arizona, including a spike in unaccompanied minors

PHOENIX -- A day after it was believed DHS would stop transporting migrant families from Texas to Arizona,…
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2014
Consulates not told of immigrant drop-offs in Arizona

The drop-off of hundreds of illegal immigrants at the Greyhound Bus station in Phoenix in recent weeks came as a complete surprise to the leaders of two Central American consulates in the Valley.
ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2014
As scores pour in, volunteers take illegal immigrants into their homes

There is still no end in sight to the dozens of undocumented immigrants from Central America who continue to be dropped off at the Greyhound bus station in Phoenix.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2014
Hundreds of illegal immigrants released at Arizona bus stops

Hundreds of immigrants, mainly from Central America who were caught crossing the border in South Texas, are being released in Arizona.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2014
Yarnell to hold running event to honor fallen firefighters

Fallen firefighters will be remembered during the upcoming Yarnell Fire District Memorial 5K Run/Walk.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2014
Arizona Red Cross sends 3 to aid in tornado recovery

The Grand Canyon Chapter of the Red Cross announced Wednesday it would send three members to aid areas affected by tornadoes.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2014
Pat’s Run organizers ready for Saturday race crowds

The 10th annual Pat's Run is slated for Saturday morning and organizers are ready for the crowds.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2014
Phoenix runners remember Boston Marathon victims

To mark the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, nearly two dozen runners gathered for a community run Tuesday in Phoenix.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2014
Phoenix shining for solar installation progress

Phoenix was ranked third among major U.S. cities for the amount of solar installed by the Environment Arizona Research and Policy Group.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2014
Arizona Army veteran reunited with military dog

Best friends come in all sizes, ages and breeds.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2014
Foodies rejoice: Scottsdale Culinary Festival is underway

The 36th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival is back again with more savory dishes and delectable drinks.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2014
UA student dies in accidental fall

A University of Arizona student died early Friday morning after an accidental fall from a residential building, campus police said in a release.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2014
PD: Girl who fell to death attended party broken up by officers

An 18-year-old girl who fell to her death Sunday attended a fraternity party that received a citation from officers, police said.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2014
Hundreds of skydivers to attempt record over Arizona

More than 200 skydivers will attempt to set a record this week in the skies over Arizona.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2014
AAA: Arizona needs tougher cell phone driving laws

A state motorist agency is calling on Arizona to pass stricter driving laws during April, which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2014
Police: Smoke bombs from crowd inflamed Tucson riot

An unknown person tossing smoke bombs set off a small riot in Tucson, Ariz. on Saturday night, police said Monday.
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2014
Veterans town hall to be held Monday in Phoenix

Filing a claim through Veteran Affairs can be daunting and complicated, which is why the American Legion is holding a town hall meeting Monday to help veterans navigate through the process.