Arizona's Morning News

Arizona's Morning News

Start your morning off right with Arizona's Morning News. You'll be informed with the very latest on what's going on in the Valley, Arizona, nation and throughout the world. Jim Sharpe is a native Arizonan. LaDona Harvey brings decades of experience. Tune in weekdays 5-8 a.m. on 92.3FM, on the KTAR News app, at KTAR.com or on the KTAR YouTube channel.

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Back on this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson is elected the third President of the US

Back on this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson is elected the third President of the US.

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Feb 17, 2026 8:16 AM
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Jordan Bontke, ABC 15 sunday anchor

ICE has purchased a warehouse in Surprise that they plan to turn into a dentention facility. To talk about the story he wrote on this center and and what comes next is Jordan Bontke from our TV partners at ABC 15. 

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Feb 17, 2026 6:52 AM
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Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor

Why would Google potentially steal journalist David Greene's voice? And Apple has a special event scheduled for Amrch 4th. What could the tech giant unveil? To discuss this, and other topics is Mashable's tech editor Tim Werth, joining once again for Tech Tuesday. 

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Feb 17, 2026 6:24 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent

The Olympics continue in Milan, Italy and there's a ton to cover. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan joins us to discuss the curling controversy, the "Blade Angels" trio, and details the latest results in figure skating, skiing, and snowboarding.  

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Feb 17, 2026 5:21 AM
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Back on this day in 1968, the first 9-1-1 call was placed

Back on this day in 1968, the first 9-1-1 call was placed.

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Feb 16, 2026 8:20 AM
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Dr. David Leicken, former chief of staff for mental health at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center

The VA released it's annual veteran suicide rate, which has dropped, but only by a small margin. To help us figure out how we can reduce the numbers of veteran suicides is Dr. David Leicken, the former chief of staff for mental health at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at: (988). 

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Feb 16, 2026 6:31 AM
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Evan Taylor, U of A associate professor of economics

Natioanlly, inflation has cooled to 2.4%. But other factors are making the Valley a more expensive travel destination. It's Money Monday, and Evan Taylor, associate professor of economics at the University of Arizona joins the show to discuss the latest economic topics. 

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Feb 16, 2026 6:24 AM
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Back on this day in 1996, Death Row Records released Tupac's fourth and final album

Back on this day in 1996, Death Row Records released Tupac's fourth and final album. Throughout his career, Tupac was praised for his innovation in the rap genre, with his political poetic lyrics. 7 months after his fourth album, Tupac was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

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Feb 13, 2026 8:48 AM
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Bridget Binsbacher, Executive Director of the Cactus League

Bridget Binsbacher, Executive Director of the Cactus League, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about spring training's opening day happening next week and the impact the Cactus League will have on Arizona. Binsbacher told Jim Sharpe and LaDona Harvey that spring training creates over 6,000 jobs for the state.

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Feb 13, 2026 7:52 AM
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Terry Goddard, CAP Board President

the CAP board president, Terry Goddard, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about how Arizona and six other states have until the end of tomorrow to reach an agreement on how to share the water in the Colorado River. Goddard explains that we are currently in the longest continous reduction of precipitation in the last thousand years.

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Feb 13, 2026 7:27 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins and how she powered through an agonizing rib injury to take third place in Thursday's 10-kilometer interval-start freestyle race at the Winter Olympics. Ryan also discusses Ilia Malinin, also known as the "Quad God", going for gold in the Men's Singles Figure Skating.

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Feb 13, 2026 6:22 AM
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Chuck Todd, political analyst

Chuck Todd, political analyst and host of "The Chuck ToddCast" joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about Mark Kelly's recent legal victory against the Trump administration and if Republicans and Democrats will ever agree on DHS funding.

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Feb 13, 2026 5:55 AM
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Back on this day 1947 Christian Dior launched his first collection

Back on this day 1947 Christian Dior launched his first collection. The French fashion designer established the "Dior House" after World War II.

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Feb 12, 2026 8:16 AM
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Heidi Hommel, KTAR reporter

Surveillance camera footage was released by the FBI as they continue to search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Heidi Hommel, KTAR reporter, is in Tucson with the latest details.

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Feb 12, 2026 7:44 AM
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Maria Brunner, founder of Musically Fed

Many are looking for ways to help the community while reducing food waste. After years in the music industry, Maria Brunner turned leftover catering into a saving grace. Brunner is the founder of Musically Fed, a nonprofit that takes unused catering and event food and donates it to the community.

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Feb 12, 2026 6:27 AM
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Clara McMichael, ABC News transportation reporter

Wednesday morning there were flight restrictions placed over El Paso, Tx set for ten days. After a few hours the restrictions were lifted. Clara McMichael, ABC News transportation reporter, explains why the FAA closed the airspace.

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Feb 12, 2026 5:51 AM
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Back on this day in 2012 Whitney Houston died

Back on this day in 2012 Whitney Houston died. The iconic singer died at 48-years-old.

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Feb 11, 2026 8:16 AM
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Cindy Garcia, director of Chiacanos Por La Causa

This month is Teen Violence Prevention Month. Cindy Garcia, director of Chiacanos Por La Causa, talks about how to identify unhealthy relationships with teens as Valentine's Day approaches.

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Feb 11, 2026 6:24 AM
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John Cohen, Former Undersecretary of Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Nancy Guthrie case has highlighted how rare adult kidnappings are and how technology has made this easier. John Cohen, Former Undersecretary of Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security joins to talk about it.

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Feb 11, 2026 5:23 AM
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Back on this day in 1942 Glen Miller were awarded the first gold record

Back on this day in 1942 Glen Miller were awarded the first Gold Record. The song that won, "Chattanooga Choo Choo," was recorded a year before.

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Feb 10, 2026 9:33 AM
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Kyle Hedstrom, executive vice president and COO of the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance

Phoenix is hosting the NCAA Women's Final Four in April. Kyle Hedstrom, executive vice president and COO of the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, joins to explain what hosting a large event like this means to the Valley.

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Feb 10, 2026 7:51 AM
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR education solutions reporter

A new ballot measures could let voters decide on ESA's. Shira Tanzer KTAR education solutions reporter, explains what the ballot measure is and how it will impact school choice given to parents.

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Feb 10, 2026 6:53 AM
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Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable

The Super Bowl is over and Valentine's day is coming up as AI continues to make headlines. Tech Editor at Mashable Tim Werth explains the best gifts for your someone special and the outrage behind AI on this week's Tech Tuesday.

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Feb 10, 2026 6:24 AM
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Brad Garrett, ABC News crime and terrorism analyst

Monday was the deadline of another alleged ransom note of Nancy Guthrie. ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett explains the latest details of the case.

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Feb 10, 2026 5:53 AM
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Colton Krolak, KTAR reporter

The Phoenix Police Department admitted shooting the wrong person during a call. Body camera footage from the Jan. 26, 2026, incident has been released. KTAR reporter Colton Krolak explains what went wrong and what the department is doing about it.

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Feb 10, 2026 5:23 AM
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