Podcasts about ktar news

Millions of dollars of damage have already been burned between two fires in northern Arizona. Jim Cross, retired KTAR News senior wildfire reporter, says this wildfire season is very damaging not only for Arizona, but for most of the western states. 

Colton Krolak, KTAR News reporter, joined the show to talk about the extreme heat warning issued across the Valley this week. He says there is a chance to break daily records later in the week and stresses the importance of practicing heat safety.

KTAR reporter Colton Krolak joined the show to talk about boat safety ahead of Independence Day weekend. He says law enforcement have the initiative "Dry Water" which enforces boating laws and operating under the influence. 

Former KTAR News reporter and wildlife expert Jim Cross will join Arizona's Morning News to talk about the anniversary of Granite Mountain Hotshots losing their lives in the Yarnell Hill Fire. He discusses the ongoing Oak Ridge Fire and also the Idaho firefighters who were killed over the weekend. 

KTAR News Reporter Colton Krolak joined the show to discuss the dangers of a hot car in Arizona. 

KTAR's Shira Tanzer joined the show to talk about childcare accessibility. Childcare costs as much as in-state college tuition. Access to pre-K programs can greatly benefit children throughout their entire school tenure.

Balin Overstolz joins Bruce and Gaydos to share what he saw while reporting at St. Mary's Food Bank. Text FOOD to 620620 to find out more about Outspoken Against Hunger and how you can help your community this summer.

Lori Vallow's been convicted of another crime in Arizona. Our reporter Heidi Hommel joins the show and gives you all the details. 

Last night the Democratic debate for Arizona's District 7 Congressional seat was moderated by Steve Goldstein, KTAR News fill-in host. He says the energy the candidates bring to district is huge. He also discusses how each candidate did throughout the debate.

KTAR's Nohelani Graf joined the show to recap the GOP debate she moderated. The candidates expressed support for the President's actions regarding the LA protests and she discussed their other topics and positions. 

KTAR News education reporter Shira Tanzer joined the show to discuss the strategies State Senator Carine Werner is utilizing to keep Arizona healthcare students in the state after they complete their college programs. According to the American Medical Association, more than 40% of premed students who complete residency training leave the state that they trained in.  

A familiar voice makes his return to our airwaves. Wildfire expert and former KTAR news reporter Jim Cross discusses the upcoming wildfire season--and the fire currently burning in Cochise County.

Heidi Hommel joins Bruce and Gaydos to share the latest updates in Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial.

Shira Tanzer reports on the Arizona teacher shortage. She provides why there is a shortage and possible solutions.

KTAR News and ABC15 special: "Highlight on Housing. Is now a good time to buy a home?

KTAR News and ABC15 special: "Highlight on Housing." How did the metro Phoenix housing market get to where it stands today?

KTAR News and ABC15 special: "Highlight on Housing." A large portion of housing is coming up in the West Valley. Balin joins Mike to talk about the housing growth around the valley. 

What does Arizona’s dry winter mean for our fire season this summer?

It seems fitting that since we have a lawyer sitting in for Joe today, the other trending stories have a legal bend.  You’re about to learn why you may not be able to use the carpool lane any more and find out if one of America’s most notorious assassins has any chance of tasting freedom again.  It’s all in our Headline Volley, on the Chris and Joe Show, with Barry Markson in for Joe on KTAR News. 

In the second part of the KTAR special series "Turbulent Times: The Truth About Air Travel," KTAR Reporter Colton Krolak does a deep dive into aircraft safety, speaking with AZ U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton and airport travelers on how they feel about taking to the skies and what needs to be changed. 

It’s long been thought of as the safest way to travel, but a series of high profile plane crashes, including a mid air collision that claimed the lives of 67 people has some wondering whether it’s safe to fly. KTAR’s Colton Krolak talked to an air traffic controller to dive deeper into the issues at airports.

Colton Krolak joined Bruce and Gaydos and explained his piece called "Turbulant Times: The Truth About Air Travel", an in-depth look at air safety.

KTAR's Heidi Hommel joins the Mike Broomhead show to discuss how federal immigration policy is impacting state law and the community. 

Its the greatest show on grass! The WM Phoenix Open is underway and KTAR's Colton Krolak  joins us from the tournament, where fans were lining up long before the sunrise. 

KTAR News reporter Balin Overstolz is out in the field for the point in time homeless count, which works to measure the size of the unhoused community in the state. He gives us a preview of the scene. 

The headlines today are FULL of stories from the courts and crime blotter.  You gotta hear about one Arizona group that wants you driving over more potholes and what happened when they went to pothole court.  That’s in the headline volley on the Chris and Joe Show with Lady La in for Joe today, KTAR News.

KTAR News' Jim Cross retires after 25 years at the station. Cross joins Broomhead to discuss what's next and the legacy he leaves behind. 

Demolition, bankruptcy and there ain’t no sunshine... It’s a dismal collection of stories today in the other headlines you need to know about.  Those are next in the Volley on the Chris and Joe Show, with Steve Goldstein in for Joe, KTAR News.

Why is CRT still a focus two years after Tom Horne was elected State Superintendent on the promise he would end it? Tom Horne joins the Chris and Joe show on KTAR News. A big thanks to Superintendent Horne for joining us and sparring a bit.  We always appreciate when our elected officials are willing to talk to us.

Barry Markson, KTAR Legal Analyst. 

KTAR News reporter Heidi Hommel and ABC15 reporter Ashley Holden.

Chris Love, spokesperson for Arizona for Abortion Access, a coalition of reproductive rights organizations that support Prop 139.

Cindy Dahlgreen with "It Goes Too Far", a nonprofit that opposes Prop 139.

In today's Sharper Point Commentary Jeff Munn talks about the amazing work that ABC 15's Iris Hermosillo has done as she prepares to leave broadcasting for the time being. KTAR News is thankful to Iris and her work as a meteorologist and Jeff Munn gives a special sendoff as he fills in for Jim Sharpe this Friday.  

From Glendale to Scottsdale, Cave Creek to Queen Creek, KTAR News has covered the major political events throughout the summer.  You ever wonder what people from the other political party are thinking or why they’re attracted to their candidate?  You’ll get answers to those questions, on the Chris and Joe Show.

Our own Balin Overstolz has covered numerous political events across the Valley and gives us an overview of his observations on the atmosphere from the Republican and Democratic vantage point.

Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes joined KTAR News live from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. He talked about the message his fellow Democrats have delivered on the DNC stage so far an what he hopes to hear from the nominee. 

Tempe, AZ mayor Corey Woods joined KTAR News live from Chicago during the Democratic National Convention. The democrat talked about his city's growth and the ways the Biden-Harris administration improved its infrastructure. 

As Kamala Harris prepares to take the DNC stage tonight, KTAR Host Jim Sharpe joins us live to talk about last night's speech by Tim Walz and what to expect today. 

Ruben Gallego joined KTAR News during a special show from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. Gallego spoke about the issues he thinks Arizonans care about the most, and what he'll focus on during his speech on the DNC stage. 

Karl Gentles is not an elected official. He's a delegate for the state of Arizona and traveled to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to support Kamala Harris and officially nominate her for President. He joined KTAR News live from Chicago to talk about his experience. 

KTAR Host Jim Sharpe joins us live from the Democratic National Convention to preview today's speech by Tim Walz and talk about yesterday's speeches.

KTAR's Jim Sharpe joins us live from the DNC to talk about yesterday's events and preview today's. 

Here us another story of hope presented by Mattmay Homes..this is Samantha's story.

Mike Broomhead joins us to wrap up the Republican National Convention live from Milwaukee. 

Mike Broomhead recaps yesterday's Republican National Convention and previews today's events.

Mike Broomhead joins us live from the Republican National Convention to talk about what we could see from the event today. 

Mike Broomhead joins the show from the Republican National Convention to talk about the hot topics being discussed in Milwakuee. 

KTAR News' own Mike Broomhead joins us live from the Rebublican National Convention to talk about the event and what to expect. 

Jim Cross joins Mike to discuss his 25th Anniversary with KTAR News!