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 | Nov 19, 2013Valley woman competing for entrepreneurial prize
A Valley woman is battling two California-based startups in an online voting contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 18, 2013Phoenix police, family searching for good Samaritan
Police are searching for a good Samaritan who helped save a woman's life after a crash last week.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 13, 2013Before holiday shopping, arm yourself with the right tools
Whether you like to shop online or line-up at your favorite store to score those early-bird or Black Friday deals, you could save a lot of money - and time - by reading the fine print first.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2013
3-year-old child pulled from Glendale pool
A 3-year-old boy was in critical condition Tuesday after being pulled from a Glendale pool, a fire official said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2013
Five treated for burns after science experiment goes bad
Five people from La Jolla High School in Avondale were treated for burns Tuesday after a science experiment went wrong, a fire official said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2013Valley couple honored as grand marshals this Veterans Day
For Juan and Christine Martinez, serving their country has been a family affair. They are Navy veterans who together have given 46 years of dedication, commitment and courage to our nation. The Martinez' met in 1987 while they were on the USS McKee at the submarine base in Point Loma in San Diego, Calif.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2013
Phoenix organization sends help to Philippines
A Phoenix-based international relief organization dispatched a field team to the Philippines this week after a devastating typhoon struck the island nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2013
PD: Phoenix homeowner shoots possible burglar
Police were investigating a shooting at a Phoenix home on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 7, 2013
Police bust drug laboratory in West Valley
A West Valley drug laboratory that was making methamphetamine was busted Thursday, police said.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 6, 2013Easy tricks to build a holiday spending fund
I love this time of year! The weather is cooler, people are in a jolly mood and soon…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2013
Three hospitalized after school bus, pickup truck collide
Three people were hospitalized Tuesday after a school bus and a pickup truck collided in a Valley intersection.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2013
Fire: Child pulled out of Phoenix pool
A young child was pulled out of a Phoenix pool on Monday, a fire official said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2013
Report: Sky Harbor bag scales give ‘subpar’ performance
Baggage scales at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were not up to par during a recent inspection, a report by the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2013
Triple-A offering ‘safe frights’ tow service
If you have a scary good time drinking this weekend, Triple-A is offering a free way home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2013
Peoria PD cracking down on sex offenders for Halloween
The Peoria Police Department will be paying certain sex offenders a visit on Thursday to make sure they are not participating in any Halloween activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2013
Arrest made in Phoenix grocery store arson
A boy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of setting fire to a Phoenix grocery store, the Phoenix Fire Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2013DPS: Three killed in dust storm crash on Interstate 10
Three people were killed Tuesday after a dust storm caused multiple crashes on Interstate 10 near Picacho Peak, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 24, 2013
Must-have apps for shopping during the holidays
With more stores rolling out Black Friday deals earlier each year, watching our wallet begins earlier, too. That's…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2013
FD: Injured hiker being rescued on Piestewa Peak
Authorities were working Wednesday to rescue a 21-year-old hiker who was stranded on Piestawa Peak after injuring his ankle, the Phoenix Fire Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2013
ACS recruiting hundreds of Arizonans for cancer study
The American Cancer Society is looking to fill 300,000 spots in a new cancer prevention study called CPS-3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2013Southbound Loop 101 reopened after semi rollover
A rollover crash closed southbound Loop 101 on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2013Women are rocking history at Phoenix museum
Nearly a century of music history is on display at in Phoenix in the exhibit "Women Who Rock."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2013
Multiple houses evacuated after gas line break
Almost 10 homes were evacuated Thursday in the North Valley after a gas line broke.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2013
Gilbert grandmother accused of planting drugs on child
A Gilbert grandmother was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of planting several baggies of cocaine on her 9-year-old granddaughter.