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Arizona's Morning News

by KTAR

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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  1. Back on this day in 1984, Miami Vice appeared on television

    Back on this day in 1984, Miami Vice appeared on television. Scripts were loosely based on real crimes that happened in Miami.

  2. Back on this day in 1962, the Four Seasons earned their first #1 hit

    Back on this day in 1962, the Four Seasons earned their first #1 hit. The hit single was "Sherry".

  3. Jerry Sheridan, MCSO Sheriff

    MCSO Sheriff Jerry Sheridan joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the continuation of the federal monitoring of MCSO.

  4. Back on this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem...

    Back on this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem...That poem would go on to become the Star Spangled Banner and the national anthem.

  5. Chris Kerr, Vice President of Earnhardt Auto Centers marketing division, and Promotions Director Nature Earnhardt.

    Chriss Kerr and Nature Earnhardt join Arizona's Morning News to talk about the company's "Second Chance Bike Drive".

  6. Carlos Alfaro, Founder of Arizona Talks

    Founder of Arizona Talks, Carlos Alfaro, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about tomorrow’s Town Hall.

  7. Back on this day in 2001, two planes crashed into Twin Towers

    Back on this day in 2001, two planes crashed into Twin Towers. Today makrs the 25th anniverary of 9/11.

  8. Bob Khan, former Phoenix Fire Chief

    Bob Khan, former Phoenix Fire Chief, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

  9. Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast

    Tyler Drake, co-host of the Cardinal's Corner podcast, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk Cardinals outlook against the Chargers, who he is most excited to see play, and if they Cardina;'s have enough offensive firepower to keep them in games.

  10. Back on this day in 19991, Nirvana released "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

    Back on this day in 19991, Nirvana released "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The single became a critical and commercial success, launching the band into stardom.

  11. Bob Woolfe, Phoenix Suns gorilla

    Bob Woolfe, the former Phoenix Suns gorilla, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about his 33-year-career and being inducted into the World Acrobatics Society Hall of Fame.

  12. Kate Gallego, Phoenix Mayor

    Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the 25th anniversary of 9/11, if the city uses flock cameras, and the trade war with Canada.

  13. Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst

    Brad Garrett, ABC's Crime & Terrorism analyst, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the lingering presence of 9/11 in our lives.

  14. Back on this day in 1850, California became the 31st state.

    Back on this day in 1850, California became the 31st state. California became a state in record time, without going through the formal territorial stage.

  15. Dave Biscobing, ABC15 reporter

    Dave Biscobing, ABC15 reporter, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the South Phoenix “Let’s Talk” town hall event, focused on policing, community trust and public safety in South Phoenix following the recent arrests of two South Mountain Precinct police officers.

  16. Shannon Kingston, ABC State Department correspondent

    Shannon Kingston, ABC's State Department correspondent, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the United States military striking multiple Iranian oil tankers.

  17. John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS

    John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the possibility of another terrorist attack.

  18. Back on this day in 1986, the Oprah Winfrey show was broadcasted live for the first time

    Back on this day in 1986, the Oprah Winfrey show was broadcasted live for the first time. Oprah would go on to become one of the most famous TV personalities of all time.

  19. Lori Bustamante, Maricopa County Judge

    Lori Bustamante, a Maricopa County Judge, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Project Restore, where juveniles can apply to destroy their records.

  20. Back on this day in 2002, Kelly Clarkson become the first American idol

    Back on this day in 2002, Kelly Clarkson become the first American idol. For winning, Clarkson was awarded a recording contract and would go on to sell millions of albums.

  21. David Iversen, South32 KTAR Exclusive

    KTAR's David Iversen was the only reporter at the South32 Hermosa mine in Patagonia this week. He witnessed the ceremonial signing of the nation's first mining project to make it through a federal fast-track permitting program called FAST-41. It can take up to 30 years for a mining project like...

  22. Andy Biggs, Republican nominee for governor

    Andy Biggs, Republican nominee for governor, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about his ticket in the governor's race.

  23. Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

    Political analyst Chuck Todd joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about our governors race and the possibility of states losing funding if undocumented immigrants aren't reported.

  24. Soo Youn, ABC Business Reporter

    Soo Youn, ABC's Business Reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to give us a closer look at the historic Meta settlement, and how Meta could ultimately benefit from it.

  25. Back on this day in 2009, family and friends paid their last respects to Michael Jackson.

    Back on this day in 2009, family and friends paid their last respects to Michael Jackson. His funeral took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

  26. Stephen Schork, Principal and Editor for The Schork Group

    Stephen Schork, Principal and Editor for The Schork Group, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Chevron announcing a $7 billion investment to expand its oil operations in Venezuela.

  27. Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent

    ABC's Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the beginning of Labor Day travel. TSA is expecting to screen more than 17 million passengers.

  28. Back on this day in 1969, the first ATM made it's public debut.

    Back on this day in 1969, the first ATM made it's public debut. Earlier versions existed in 1967 in other countries.

  29. Sine Kerr, former Arizona State Senator

    Sine Kerr, former Arizona State Senator, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about beef prices, Arizona water issues, data centers, and her ticket with Andy Biggs.

  30. Mark Eastin, Detention Operation Manager at the Superior Court of Arizona

    Mark Eastin, Detention Operation Manager at the Superior Court of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the ASU room at the Durango Juvenile Detention Center.

  31. John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS

    John Cohen, former Undersecretary for Intelligence at DHS, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the top northern command general sending a warning about the U.S. Military's inability to counter drones stateside, and the U.S. Homeland Security to ramp up voter fraud investigations.

  32. Back on this day in 1984, Tina Turner reached #1 on the singles chart with "What's Love Got To Do With It"

    Back on this day in 1984, Tina Turner reached #1 on the singles chart with "What's Love Got To Do With It". Turner also became the oldest solo famel artist to top the charts.

  33. Shira Tanzer, KTAR Education Reporter

    Shira Tanzer, KTAR's education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the man up fellowship program.

  34. Travis Mills, Community Spotlight

    For this month's KTAR Community Spotlight, we are focusing on the Travis Mills Foundation sponsored by Bright Wealth Management. The Travis Mills Foundation supports veterans, first responders, and their families.

  35. Travis Mills, Community Spotlight

    For this month's KTAR Community Spotlight, we are focusing on the Travis Mills Foundation sponsored by Bright Wealth Management. The Travis Mills Foundation supports veterans, first responders, and their families.

  36. Randi Wyborn, DPS Trooper

    DPS Trooper Randi Wyborn joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about traffic deaths in Arizona decreasing for the third straight year.

  37. Tim Werth, Mashable tech editor - Tech Tuesday

    Mashable tech editor, Tim Werth, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about a man accused of posing as an NFL plater to scam women also tricking AI, NASA's newest space telescope, AI companies issue cyber threat warning, and an Apple Watch redesign.

  38. Back on this day in 1997, Princess Diana died in a car accident.

    Back on this day in 1997, Princess Diana died in a car accident. She was 36 years old.

  39. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent

    Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Republicans planning on hosting a convention during a midterm year, breaking previous traditions.

  40. Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona

    Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh expressing concerns about inflation.

  41. Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona

    Evan Taylor, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh expressing concerns about inflation.

  42. Mike Dobuski, ABC News Technology Reporter

    ABC News' technology reporter, Mike Dobuski, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about what cars are being affected by the trade war with Canada.

  43. Chuck Todd, Political Analyst

    Political analyst, Chuck Todd, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the trade war with Canada, Trump wanting to rename the Kennedy Center, and more.

  44. Michael LeVault, Youngtown Mayor

    Youngtown Mayor, Michael Lavault, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about how his town is accepting Flock cameras.

  45. Rich Frankel, Former FBI Special Agent in Charge

    Former FBI Special Agent in Charge, Rich Frankel, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about how top companies are warning that AI is just months away from becoming a major threat.

  46. Back on this day in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr had a dream...

    Back on this day in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr had a dream... KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.

  47. Back on this day in 1965, the Beatles met Elvis Presley.

    Back on this day in 1965, the Beatles met Elvis Presley. This would be the first and only meeting between the two musical icons.

  48. Tim Courchaine, U.S. Attorney for Arizona

    U.S. Attorney for Arizona, Tim Courchaine, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about a recent joint effort with Columbian officials against human trafficking.

  49. Kimberly Winson, Clinical Professor & Director of the ASU Division of Real Estate

    Clinical Professor & Director of the ASU Division of Real Estate and the Executive Director of the International Real Estate Society, Kimberly Winson, joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the Phoenix housing market being under pressure.

  50. Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst

    ABC's Crime and Terrorism Analyst, Brad Garrett, joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about Iran using criminal gangs to target exiled dissidents, journalists, and politicians.

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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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