Sharon Mittelman
Sharon Mittelman is an award-winning broadcast journalist who came to KTAR News 92.3 after nearly a decade as an anchor and writer for CBS Radio News in New York. She has been a reporter, anchor, writer, host, producer and editor for both radio and television news. She covered several high profile criminal trials while a TV reporter in Wilmington, Delaware, making appearances on nationally televised programs. Sharon has a Master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and is originally from Chicago. She loves telling interesting, well-written stories, and making complex issues easy to understand.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2018Off Central: D-backs organist plays 21 years for love of music, baseball
If you've ever attended an Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, you've heard organist Bobby Freeman working his magic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2017U2 returns to Arizona for 30th anniversary ‘Joshua Tree’ concert
The famed rock band U2 is coming back to Arizona on Tuesday, more than 30 years after first playing its iconic "The Joshua Tree" album in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 19, 2017Arizona DPS says impaired drivers cause majority of wrong-way crashes
The director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety said about 70 percent of wrong-way crashes on state highways are caused by impaired drivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2017Arizona political leaders speak ahead of Trump’s rally in Phoenix
President Donald Trump is coming to Phoenix for a campaign rally on Tuesday night, and local politicians are having mixed reactions to his visit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2017Phoenix libraries hosting program to learn about solar eclipse
In advance of the solar eclipse, the Phoenix Public Library is holding educational programs this weekend, geared to both adults and children.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2017New school year starts with same teacher challenges
Monday was the first day of school for many youngsters, but it's too soon to know if there will be a teacher shortage this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2017Phoenix Fire captain: Monsoons can be a flood hazard, even in Phoenix
The deaths of nine family members north of Payson over the weekend in flash floods is a reminder of the dangers of monsoons.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2017Maricopa County offering to waive library fines in exchange for food
If you live in Maricopa County and have been on the tardy side when it comes to return your library books, it's time to head to the grocery story.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2017Visitors from UK playing important part in Scottsdale economy
"The British are coming" once had a negative connotation for Americans, but for Scottsdale, it means an economic boon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2017Stanton, Phoenix advocacy groups urge action against health care bill
Mayor Greg Stanton and Phoenix advocacy groups against the proposed new health care legislation say its impact would be extremely negative.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2017Ice skating provides activity for those escaping the heat
When the mercury goes deep into triple digits, Arizonans might be looking for a good place to stay cool. An ice rink might be a good choice.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2017Phoenix officials hoping more hotels in downtown continue positive cycle
Visitors to Phoenix are getting more options for places to stay in downtown and officials are hoping that starts a positive cycle for the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2017Phoenix Fire Department moves to attract more women to become firefighters
Calling all ladies: The Phoenix Fire Department is ramping up its efforts to increase the number of women firefighters currently on board.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2017Valley bike share program launches in Tempe
The Grid Bike Share program, which allows users to rent bicycles located around the city, debuted in Tempe on Monday. The service is already offered in Phoenix and Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2017Arizona lawmakers join union protest to demand living wages from Walmart
Several Arizona legislators protested alongside a union Monday, demanding that Walmart pay its workers a living wage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2017Playing Mega Millions in Arizona to get more expensive
PHOENIX -- If you're dreaming of winning the Mega Millions in Arizona, be prepared to pay up: Your dream…
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2017More Arizona parents opting out of vaccinations for children
Vaccinations can prevent diseases in children, but not everyone is on board. More Arizona schoolchildren have gotten exemptions from vaccines this school year, compared to last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2017Maricopa County kicks off annual push to remind parents not to leave kids in hot cars
Maricopa County officials kicked off their annual campaign Monday to remind parents that hot cars and their children don't mix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2017Arizona law enforcement officials seek to fill ‘critical’ job vacancies
Law enforcement agencies across Arizona are searching for men and women to join them in the ranks as the need to fill job vacancies reaches "critical" levels.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2017High school seniors get full-ride scholarships to Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is surprising inner city high school students from the Phoenix area with full-ride scholarship money.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 21, 2017Valley residents can take a ride in 1928 vintage plane out of Goodyear Airport
The Experimental Aircraft Association is bringing its 1928 Ford Tri-Motor plane to Goodyear Airport starting on Thursday through Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2017NFL to host women’s career development event in Phoenix
The NFL will host its second-ever symposium in Phoenix on Friday and Saturday to help develop the skills of women working in the sport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2017Organizers still recruiting volunteers for Final Four tournament in Phoenix
The 2017 NCAA Final Four tournament in Phoenix is less than three weeks away and organizers are still looking for a few good volunteers -- a few hundred, actually.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2017Retired officers partner with Casa Grande police to solve cold cases
Solving cold cases isn’t just for TV cops -- it happens in real life, too. And who better is there to help police solve cold cases than experienced, veteran police officers?