Arizona's Morning News

Oncomouse

April 12, 2024 15:21 - 2 minutes - 1.08 MB

Back on this day in 1988 Harvard introduced "Oncomouse". Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.

Sharper Point Commentary: What "links" us all

April 12, 2024 15:02 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MB

As we fight and bicker over every day issues, Johnsonville (yes, the sausage company) did their research to find out with really "links" us all. Jim Sharpe talks about it in today's Sharper Point.

Abortion, putting Arizona in the spotlight once again

April 12, 2024 14:28 - 4 minutes - 3.43 MB

As abortion continues to dominate the headlines, one of Jim Sharpe's guests on A-Z Political Podcast says otherwise.

Gas prices keep going up

April 12, 2024 13:30 - 3 minutes - 2.68 MB

Gas prices in Arizona are up again overnight, did you know Arizona is a top 10 state for the cost to consumers?

Apollo 13 was launched on this day

April 11, 2024 15:17 - 2 minutes - 1.05 MB

On this day in 1970, Apollo 13 launched from Florida. The mission is responsible for the iconic phrase 'Houston, we have a problem'.

Sharper Point Commentary: Phoenix Police officer fired after off-duty shooting

April 11, 2024 14:54 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MB

In today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe breaks down the arrest of a Phoenix Police officer who shot someone throwing rocks at people.

Inflation is rising, how will that affect you?

April 11, 2024 14:52 - 5 minutes - 4.5 MB

KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins the show to talk about rising inflation, interest rates, and how the economy could affect your monthly bills.

Mr. ORNG gets arrested

April 11, 2024 14:28 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MB

A famous fan of the Phoenix Suns, who happens to be a high school basketball coach in the Valley, was arrested for child sex crimes. We talked about what went down, take a listen.

A Phoenix Police officer was fired due to an off-duty shooting from 2022

April 11, 2024 13:24 - 5 minutes - 4.04 MB

A Phoenix Police officer was recently fired due to an off-duty shooting involving a suspect throwing rocks at people in 2022.

Titanic set sail on this day in 1912

April 10, 2024 15:20 - 2 minutes - 1.1 MB

Learn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus

Sharper Point Commentary: Stay calm

April 10, 2024 15:19 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MB

Following the abortion ruling Sharpe urges folks to stay calm on either side of the issue

Paula Pedene, VA Whistleblower

April 10, 2024 15:03 - 7 minutes - 5.95 MB

10 years after Paula blew the whistle on VA wait-times, she joins us to discuss what she has seen since then

CPI inflation

April 10, 2024 15:01 - 6 minutes - 5.4 MB

New inflation report out today and could push back Fed plans to reduce rates

1864? What does that mean?

April 10, 2024 14:26 - 5 minutes - 4.43 MB

Discussing reactions from top brass in the state and what the political fallout will be

The first human recording on this day in 1860

April 09, 2024 15:16 - 2 minutes - 1.01 MB

Learn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus

Stewart Willis, Asset Preservation - Community Spotlight

April 09, 2024 14:58 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MB

In this month's Community Spotlight we recognize Asset Preservation for their work to help single moms take care of their family.

Sharper Point Commentary: How much is too much?

April 09, 2024 14:53 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

With the newest portion of TSMC announced yesterday, Jim Sharpe wonders if there's a possibility too much taxpayer investment could turn the dream of economic boom into a nightmare.

Officer arrested by FBI

April 09, 2024 13:54 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MB

Updates on why a Phoenix Police officer was arrested by FBI last week

Possible abortion ruling

April 09, 2024 13:36 - 5 minutes - 4.22 MB

The Arizona Supreme Court is expected to make a decision today on which abortion law the state needs to follow - pre-statehood or a 2022 law?

Statue of Liberty disappeared on this day in 1983

April 08, 2024 15:25 - 2 minutes - 998 KB

Learn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus

Officer stabbed in North Valley

April 08, 2024 15:24 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

Following two weekends in a row of officer attacks, should we be worried about aggression on our officers becoming more frequent?

Sharper Point Commentary: First family light rail ride

April 08, 2024 15:18 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MB

Jim Sharpe speaks on his first family light rail ride and how it didn't go as planned

Eclipse Day!

April 08, 2024 14:01 - 5 minutes - 4.2 MB

All you need to know about the solar event this morning

NCAA Championship game tonight

April 08, 2024 13:31 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MB

How much money will the Valley bring in?

Sharper Point Commentary: Coyotes, will they stay or will they go?

April 05, 2024 16:30 - 3 minutes - 2.32 MB

When it comes to the Coyotes, we may never know. Jim Sharpe explores the possibilities in today's Sharper Point.

Julie Andrews wins the Academy Award for Mary Poppins

April 05, 2024 15:53 - 2 minutes - 1.08 MB

Back on this day in 1965 Julie Andrews won an Academy Award. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.

Nikki Kontz, Clinical Director of Arizona's Teen Lifeline

April 05, 2024 15:49 - 6 minutes - 5.07 MB

As part of KTAR's "Youth on Edge"series we talked to someone who sees the teen mental struggle firsthand every day.

Chuck Todd, NBC Chief political analyst

April 05, 2024 13:03 - 5 minutes - 4.36 MB

What does trump's lead in AZ mean? And how big of a role will abortion play on the ballot? We asked Chuck Todd as he joined Arizona's morning news, take a listen.

Vince Marotta, Arizona Sports

April 05, 2024 12:27 - 6 minutes - 4.89 MB

Vince Marotta of Arizona Sports Bickley & Marotta joined the show to discuss the NCAA Final Four and we talked some Coyote news.

The day Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated

April 04, 2024 15:17 - 2 minutes - 1010 KB

Back on this day in 1968, Dr. King was assassinated. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.

Record breaking fentanyl seizures at our southern border

April 04, 2024 14:24 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MB

AZ troopers seized almost a ton of fentanyl in the past 6 months. A eye opening amount. Did it make a difference on the streets? We talked about it, listen in.

Soaring gas prices

April 04, 2024 14:12 - 4 minutes - 3.5 MB

Why have gas prices spiked recently in Arizona? And how much more is it going to go up? We talked to KTAR senior reporter Jim Cross all about it.

The first mobile phone call made in 1973

April 03, 2024 15:31 - 2 minutes - 1.11 MB

Learn more in today's KTAR Timeline brought to by Beatitudes Campus

Sharper Point Commentary: Where are the Bigs?

April 03, 2024 15:11 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

Adults could be a helpful resource to teens dealing with mental health issues but where are they?

Political updates

April 03, 2024 15:06 - 6 minutes - 4.64 MB

Abortion could be on the Arizona ballot, Senate race fundraising numbers and an Arizona U.S. congressman is diagnosed with cancer.

Kristina Sabetta, Exec. Dir. of National Alliance on Mental Illness

April 03, 2024 13:55 - 5 minutes - 4 MB

Mental health expert joins the show to discuss the "Ending the Silence" program

Polygamous sect leader pleads guilty

April 03, 2024 12:27 - 5 minutes - 4.56 MB

An update on the cult leader accused of transporting minors across state lines.

Donna Bartos, Bloom365

April 02, 2024 15:37 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MB

Donna Bartos, founder of Bloom365, joins the show to talk about teaching safe and healthy relationships for today's youth.

'Rumors' by Fleetwood Mac hit the #1 spot on this day

April 02, 2024 15:33 - 2 minutes - 1.06 MB

On this day in 1977 Fleetwood Mac's album 'Rumors' reached the number 1 spot. The album sold over 10 million albums in the first month after its release.

Sharper Point Commentary: Are there enough youth mental health counselors in Arizona?

April 02, 2024 14:57 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MB

In today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe explains how impactful the lack of mental health counselors in Arizona could be for our youth.

Donna Barkos, Bloom365

April 02, 2024 14:37 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MB

Donna Barkos, founder of Bloom365, joins the show to talk about teaching safe and healthy relationships for today's youth.

Police officer released from hospital after shooting

April 02, 2024 14:05 - 4 minutes - 3.51 MB

A Phoenix police officer has been released from the hospital following a shooting over the weekend. Two of the three suspects in the shooting are teenagers.