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Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) leaves a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on April 27, ...
Kevin Stone

Rep. Debbie Lesko excited about her future in Arizona, frustrated with Washington politics

U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko said she’s excited about the next chapter of her Arizona political career while expressing frustration about her tenure in Washington.
2 months ago
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) attends a House Armed Services Committee hearing on July 9, 2020, in Wash...
KTAR.com

Ruben Gallego calls Arizona US Senate rival Kari Lake’s switch up on John McCain ‘insulting’

Democratic Arizona U.S. Senate candidate Ruben Gallego isn't buying Kari Lake's change of heart when it comes to John McCain.
2 months ago
An Arizona Public Service worker wearing a helmet and yellow vest holds a yellow pole while working...
Kevin Stone

Arizona utility regulators approve rate hike for APS, the state’s largest electric company

APS customers will soon see higher bills after regulators approved a rate hike Thursday night for the state's largest electric utility company.
2 months ago
Split panel of a headshot of Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell on the left and the mugshot o...
Kevin Stone

NYC can have murder suspect after he’s tried in Arizona, Maricopa County attorney says

New York City authorities can get their hands on a man wanted for murder there after he’s been prosecuted for crimes in Arizona, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Thursday.
2 months ago
Kari Lake's many jabs at John McCain; daughter reacts...
Serena O'Sullivan

Kari Lake is ‘delusional’ for backpedaling on her anti-John McCain rhetoric, Meghan McCain says

Kari Lake told Barry Markson on Monday her many jabs at John McCain were jokes. Meghan McCain told KTAR on Wednesday she isn't buying it.
2 months ago
Split-panel image with Arizona Public Service President Ted Geisler being interviewed in the KTAR N...
Kevin Stone

APS, Arizona’s largest electric utility, wants to raise residential rates by about 11%

APS, Arizona’s largest electric utility company, is seeking a rate hike that would increase residential bills by an average of 11%.
2 months ago
Kari Lake greets supporters after announcing her bid for the seat of U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on Oc...
Kevin Stone

Here’s what Kari Lake said about abortion, Ukraine, border, more in wide-ranging interview

Arizona U.S. Senate hopeful Kari Lake discussed her views on abortion, the war in Ukraine, border security and more in a wide-ranging radio interview Monday.
2 months ago
Clint Hickman...
Danny Shapiro

Clint Hickman says threats deterring Arizonans from seeking office

Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman believes continued vitriol is driving people away from elected positions in Arizona.
2 months ago
Close-up of Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on the left and the state Capitol with its cop...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Sec. Adrian Fontes blames thwarted election crisis on ‘rumors,’ ‘conspiracy theories’

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes thinks lawmakers addressed the wrong issue when they revised the state’s election calendar.
2 months ago
Arizona Sen. T.J. Shope is sponsoring a bill that would make "magic mushrooms" legal for medicinal ...
Danny Shapiro

Arizona Sen. TJ Shope believes ‘magic mushrooms’ could help those suffering from PTSD

Arizona Republican Sen. T.J. Shope is hoping to pass a bill that would legalize "magic mushrooms" with the purpose of helping those suffering from PTSD.
2 months ago
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake of Arizona takes selfies during a Donald Trump rally on ...
Kevin Stone

Senate hopeful Kari Lake says she aims to unite Arizona GOP after getting key endorsement

Kari Lake said Wednesday a new endorsement from the U.S. Senate Republican fundraising arm is a sign that she can unite the party in Arizona.
2 months ago
Water flows from the Bartlett Dam west of metro Phoenix in March 2023....
Kevin Stone

Second consecutive wet winter is a big win for Valley’s water supply

Arizona’s second consecutive wet winter is big win for the Valley’s water supply, as SRP reservoirs near capacity.
2 months ago
Blurry screenshot security camera footage showing burglars leaving a Scottsdale residence in Novemb...
Kevin Stone

Metro Phoenix riddled by thefts linked to South American organized crime groups

Valley law enforcement agencies are working together to combat a recent wave of thefts linked to South American organized crime groups.
2 months ago
Split image of Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona on the left and the scene at the southern...
Kevin Stone

Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona accuses Republicans of ‘deciding to do nothing’ about border crisis

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona accused Republicans of playing politics by scuttling the Senate's comprehensive border security bill after lengthy bipartisan negotiations.
2 months ago
Random stabbing in Chandler dog park leaves man's pet dead...
Serena O'Sullivan

Chandler police looking for man accused of fatally stabbing Pitbull-terrier mix in dog park

A Chandler man told KTAR News 92.3 FM's Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos that his dog is dead after a random stabbing from last week.
2 months ago
Split image of U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on the left and House Speaker Mike Johnson on the right...
Kevin Stone

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says lies are being spread about border enforcement bill

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said misinformation is being spread about the comprehensive border enforcement bill she helped negotiate.
2 months ago
Sinema walking out of door....
Tom Kuebel

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema discusses details of comprehensive border bill

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema stated on the Mike Broomhead Show on Wednesday that the details of the border legislation she has been negotiating could be released as early as this week.
3 months ago
Headshots of U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, left, and Arizona Republican Party Chair Jeff DeWit...
Kevin Stone

Kari Lake responds to audio leak of her conversation with Arizona GOP Chair Jeff DeWit

Kari Lake used the term "reprehensible" when describing leaked audio in which Arizona GOP Chair Jeff DeWit allegedly offered her a bribe to stay out of the 2024 U.S. Senate race.
3 months ago
Connor Jarnagan was 16 years old when he was assaulted by a group of teenagers with brass knuckles ...
KTAR.com

East Valley family pushes for ban on brass knuckles after teen boy beaten

An East Valley family is urging a statewide ban on brass knuckles after its teen son was beaten by the weapon in late 2022.
3 months ago
Arizona Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs (R) looks on as Kris ...
Kevin Stone

AG Kris Mayes explains why Arizona Commerce Authority CEO forums violate state constitution

Arizona AG Kris Mayes said there is no evidence of businesses moving to the state because the Arizona Commerce Authority lavished gifts upon their CEOs.
3 months ago
Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost tells city teen violence not tolerated...
Serena O'Sullivan

Mesa Police Chief asks public for help in teen violence investigations

Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost told KTAR News 92.3 FM's Gaydos and Chad Show on Wednesday he won't tolerate teen violence in the city.
3 months ago
Fans watch golfers during the WM Phoenix Open...
Kevin Stone

Arizona AG says Arizona Commerce Authority’s CEO forums violate state’s gift clause

The Arizona Commerce Authority’s practice of hosting expensive CEO forums in an effort to lure business to the state is illegal, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office said.
3 months ago
Rick Kuehner, father of a boy who was allegedly beaten by members of the Gilbert Goons. (KTAR News ...
KTAR.com

Father of a victim beaten by Gilbert Goons frustrated with group and authorities

A father of a boy beaten by the Gilbert Goons is frustrated by the lack of action taken by authorities in rounding up the group.
3 months ago
Kyrsten Sinema border plan will have 2 key goals...
Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s upcoming border plan has 2 key goals

Expect a new Kyrsten Sinema border plan that will focus on false asylum claims and establishing operational control of the border.
3 months ago