Arizona's Morning News

On this day in 1916, the first supermarket, the Piggly-Wiggly, opened!

In today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe talks about National Food Bank Day and how you can help the community. 

Is Phoenix finishing its hottest summer ever? KTAR Reporter Jim Cross breaks down this week's temperatures and if monsoon season is over.

Football season officially began last night, and Tyler Drake with Arizona Sports joins us to discuss what to expect from the Cardinals this season. 

NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins us for our weekly chat breaking down the top political headlines of the week.

It's National Food Bank Day, and Jerry Brown with St. Mary's Food Bank joins us to explain how you can help using items already in your pantry. 

On this day in 1976, the Muppet Show premiered. 

In today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe talks about yesterdays shooting that left two Phoenix Police officers injured and why the suspect was walking the streets.

As the one year anniversary of Preston Lord's death approaches, ABC15's Ashley Holden sat down with the teen's parents to reflect on the past year. She joins us now to describe what that interview was like. 

Former Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles explains how he sees yesterday's shooting that left two Phoenix Police officers injured as a procesuter. 

Two Phoenix Police officers were shot during an altercation yesterday. Now Angela Harrolle with the 100 CLub of Arizona joins us to discuss how to protect officers on duty. 

Phoenix City Councilman Kevin Robinson details last night's officer-involved shooting and the latest updates on the suspect. 

On this day in 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol. 

A Phoenix Police officer is in critical condition and another is injured after a shooting last night. 

The Trump-Harris debate is fast approaching, and ABC's Steven Portnoy explains how much preperation the former President is doing as he gets ready to face off against the Vice President. 

A public memorial service for Michael Jackson was held on July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. This was twelve days after his death. While Jackson was going to be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday, the services were postponed, and he was instead interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on September 3, 2009. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

In today's Sharper Point Commentary Jim Sharpe talks about the difficult line politicians are walking when they say they want to slow down immigration, while continuing to grow the workforce. Highlighted here are the recent number of arrests and how future legislation could work to secure the border. 

Arrests for illegal border crossings are on the rise for the first time in about five months, but the numbers are still hovering near four-year lows. Authorities detained around 54,000 people before the end of August and the numbers suggest these arrests could be slowing down. We talk about what changes got us here including reports that say Mexican authorities have increased enforcement within their own borders. 

With August now in the rearview mirror, Phoenix officially endured the hottest summer since records were first kept in 1896. The National Weather Service said the daily average temperature from June to August was 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit. KTAR Reporter Jim Cross joins the show to talk about what records have been broken so far and what we can expect for the rest of the year. 

President Biden says he will do everything he can to get Kamala Harris to the White House in 2025. He appeared with Harris over the Labor Day holiday. ABC News' Karen Travers joins the show to talk about the end of Biden's time in office and how the "outraged" President is reacting to six hostages being killed in Gaza. 

On this day in 1984, the space shuttle Discovery lifted off for the first time. 

In today's Sharper Point Commentary Jeff Munn talks about Spirit Halloween and the appearance of the fall season. 

This month's Paw Pics Winner is Rocco! Congrats to owner Ely Wasson of Phoenix. Plus, Luisa Chocron with the Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary joins us to talk about the work they do. 

Its Friday, and Chuck Todd joins us for his weekly chat to break down the week's top political headlines. 

Is your boss bothering you at home? ABC News' Cheri Preston discusses the 'Do Not Disturb' law and what it means for your privacy.