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 1994, the famous Scream painting was found 3 months after it was stolen.

Back on this day in 1994, the famous Scream painting was found 3 months after it was stolen.

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May 7, 2026 8:42 AM
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Van Bayless, US Marshal for the District of Arizona

Operation Desert Dawn helped locate 31 missing children who were being exploited, abused, and sex trafficked. To talk about what went into the opertion is US Marshal for the Arizona District Van Bayless. 

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May 7, 2026 7:24 AM
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Dave Folio, Scottsdale Fire Captain

The Hazen Fire in the west valley may be a preview of what's to come this wildfire season. Scottsdale Fire Captain Dave Folio joins the show to tell us what Scottsdale is doing to prevent wildfire in their city. 

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May 7, 2026 5:52 AM
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Jordana Miller, ABC news correspondent

Will we see an end to the Iran war soon? Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Trump last night regarding the US moving towards an agreement to end th conflict with Iran. To discuss whether the conflict will come to an end soon is ABC's Jordana Miller. 

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May 7, 2026 5:25 AM
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Back on this day in 2004, the very last episode of Friends aired

Back on this day in 2004, the very last episode of Friends aired. The episode saw 51 million people tuned in.

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May 6, 2026 8:18 AM
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Rich Frankel - Former Special Agent in Charge, FBI

Former Special Agent in Charge for the FBI, Rich Frankel, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how former White House officials are sounding the alarm on AI. They say it is becoming a major threat to national security.

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May 6, 2026 8:8 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

ABC's Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a new age of bank scams. Watch out, because Ryan says these new scams are becoming more sophisticated and more successful.

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May 6, 2026 8:5 AM
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Back on this day in 1861, a crucial battle was won, leading to us celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Back on this day in 1861, a crucial battle was won, leading to us celebrating Cinco de Mayo. 

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May 5, 2026 8:18 AM
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Scott Hall, City of Phoenix heat response and mitigation deputy director

May sees temperatures start to rise, and the city of Phoenix is offering resources to help those experiencing homeless to stay cool. Scott Hall, city of Phoenix heat response and mitigation deputy director joins the show to detail the city's efforts. 

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May 5, 2026 7:24 AM
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Jim Cross, former KTAR reporter and wildfire expert

Wildfire season is approaching early than ever. Former KTAR senior reporter and wildfire expert Jim Cross joins the show to discuss the Hazen fire burning in Buckeye and gives his projections for this upcoming wildfire season. 

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May 5, 2026 7:10 AM
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Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor

New legislation may ban AI companions for children, and why are we talking to each other less and less these days? Technology is taking over everything, even our show! Mashable's Tim Werth joins every Tuesday for Tech Tuesday, where we discuss the cutting edge of techonology. 

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May 5, 2026 5:22 AM
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Arizona father shares harrowing experience of nearly losing his son to drowning.

Arizona father shares harrowing experience of nearly losing his son to drowning. KTAR and Fulton Homes remind you, two seconds in too long to take your eyes off kids near water. For safety tips, go to KTAR.com/Watersafety.

 

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May 4, 2026 8:43 AM
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It's May 4th, International Firefighters Day

It's May 4th, International Firefighters Day. The day was established in 1999 and is meant to honor the dedication and bravery of firefighters around the world.

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May 4, 2026 8:35 AM
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Tim Courchaine, U.S. District Attorney for Arizona

Tim Courchaine, U.S. District Attorney for Arizona, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about a fraud enforcement conference that took place last week and how Arizona is handling fraud.

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May 4, 2026 8:16 AM
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Evan Taylor, associate professor of economics at U of A

Arizona's personal income has been growing. What do the numbers look like? And our state's March employment report came in! What's it tell us? To break down all the most important economy stories is University of Arizona's associate professor of economics, Evan Taylor, who joins us for Money Monday. 

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May 4, 2026 5:54 AM
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Steve Roberts, ABC political analyst

Will the gutting of the Voting Rights Act be good for the GOP, or will it bite them in the future? To discuss voter approval ratings, ABC political analyst Steve Roberts joins the show.

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May 4, 2026 5:41 AM
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Back on this day in 1999, Spongebob debuted on Nickolodean

Back on this day in 1999, Spongebob debuted on Nickolodean. Within it's first month on air, it overtook Pokemon as the highest rated Saturday morning children's show on television.

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May 1, 2026 9:23 AM
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Addist Bennett, Valley Resident

Valley resident Addist Bennett joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about his journey from homelessness to graduate at 60. 

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May 1, 2026 7:41 AM
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Chuck Todd, Free Range Political Analyst

Political analyst Chuck Todd joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the Iran war, Hegseth hearing, and Trump’s meeting with King Charles. 

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May 1, 2026 5:51 AM
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Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

ABC's Jim Ryan joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators saying millions of Americans are owed billions in unclaimed money or property held by banks. 

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May 1, 2026 5:28 AM
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Back on this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television.

Back on this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television. In it's original form, Mr. Potato Head was seperate plastic parts with pushpins to be put on an actual potato.

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Apr 30, 2026 8:29 AM
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Melissa Blasius, ABC15 reporter

ABC15 reporter, Melissa Blasius, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about her story regarding a notice of claim filed against DCS after an eight-month-old drowned in a Tucson foster home.

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Apr 30, 2026 7:42 AM
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Taryn Struck, Co-founder of Space Rising

Co-founder of Space Rising, Taryn Struck, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about yesterday’s Arizona Space Congress event. 

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Apr 30, 2026 6:27 AM
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Back on this day in 1967, Aretha Franklin released her cover of "Respect".

Back on this day in 1967, Aretha Franklin released her cover of "Respect".

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Apr 29, 2026 8:21 AM
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Tim Stringham, former Judge Advocates General officer

Mark Kelly became the national focus when the Trump administration attempted to strip his rank after Kelly participated in a video directed to US military members reminding them they can refuse illegal orders. Where does the case against Kelly stand now? Former JAG, Tim Stringham joins the show to discuss. 

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Apr 29, 2026 6:25 AM
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