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, 2013
Arizona program to help teen smokers quit
A new Arizona program is focusing on helping teens quit smoking.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Aug 29, 2013
This Labor Day weekend, why not try staying home?
We normally jump at the opportunity to get away on holidays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2013
Fatal crash closes Phoenix intersection
A Phoenix intersection will likely be closed during rush hour after a fatal collision, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2013
Wells Fargo hiring 5,000 nationwide after lay-offs
After laying off nearly 300 in Arizona last week, Wells Fargo is reportedly hiring about 5,000 nationwide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2013
Jodi Arias attorneys request change of venue
Attorneys for convicted murder Jodi Arias have requested a change of venue, according to court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2013
Police: Cab driver stops in Mesa intersection after being shot
A cab driver was shot Friday after picking up a fare in Mesa, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2013
Phoenix Mercury to host free clinic for kids
It's about fun for the kids and financial information for adults when the Phoenix Mercury host a clinic on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2013
Mesa businesses can count on Google
Nowadays we Google just about everything, right?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2013
Phoenix Diocese: Deacon accused of sexual abuse
A deacon working in Phoenix has been accused of sexual abuse, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix said in a statement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2013
Red Cross releases app to help with first aid, other injuries
The American Red Cross has released an app for mobile phones that will help people handle an emergency situation, the agency said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2013
Official: Mesa man falls to death off Mogollon Rim
A Mesa man died Saturday after falling off a 200-foot cliff at the Mogollon Rim, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2013Valley man sentenced to 14 years for child porn, meth
A Valley man was sentenced to 14 years in prison after police found a duffel bag containing child pornography and methamphetamine.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2013
Man barricades himself inside Surprise home
A man who barricaded himself inside of a Surprise, Ariz. home Thursday has surrendered, police said.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Aug 14, 2013
Ways to cut down pet-maintenance costs
Are you thinking about welcoming a new member to the family? Pets make wonderful companions but they aren't…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2013
Over 60 Surprise police officers to wear cameras
Every police officer in Surprise, Ariz. will soon be equipped with on-body cameras, the city's police department said Wednesday.
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APS | Aug 13, 2013Phoenix police officers buy girl backpack, school supplies
Two Phoenix police officers made a little girl's day when they bought her a backpack and school supplies last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2013
Recycled Orchestra brings fresh joy with US debut in Phoenix
For about a dozen young musicians from Paraguay, materials they find at landfills are what they need to play music.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Aug 7, 2013
Keeping down cost of kids’ extracurricular activities
Between school supplies, electronics and new clothes and shoes, families with school-aged children will likely spend an average…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2013
Police: 2-year-old drowns in Chandler
A 2-year-old girl died in a hospital Wednesday after drowning in a pool, the Chandler Police Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2013
Police: Woman groped in Gilbert supermarket
A suspected serial groper sexually assaulted another victim, the Gilbert Police Department said Wednesday.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Aug 1, 2013
Picking the right back-to-school computer
Back to school usually means back to school supplies shopping. And some of those supplies are pricey and…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2013
Another bus strike looms over Valley
Bus riders in the East Valley could soon be left without a ride Thursday if talks between Valley Metro and a bus drivers' union fail.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 24, 2013Back-to-school sales add up to savings
Every year, parents scramble the last days of July and first weeks of August to get everything their…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2013Two killed by lightning in northern Arizona
Two people were killed after they were struck by lightning at a northern Arizona lookout, the Coconino Sheriff's Office said.