Jake Anderson
KTAR News
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Child in critical condition after being pulled from pool at Mesa home
A 3-year-old girl has died after being hospitalized in critical condition following a drowning incident in Mesa on Sunday, authorities said. → Read More
Pedestrian dies after being struck by impaired driver in Phoenix
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and it is believed that impairment -- in addition to speed -- was a contributing factor in the collision. → Read More
Firefighters battle 2nd alarm salvage yard fire in south Phoenix
A second alarm salvage yard fire broke out in south Phoenix on Sunday. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which is located near 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road. → Read More
1st cases of South African COVID-19 variant detected in Arizona
Two cases of the South African COVID-19 variant have been detected in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. → Read More
I-10, I-17 in Phoenix reopens after early morning fatal accident
Interstate 10 and Interstate 17 in downtown Phoenix reopened at 9 a.m. on Monday after being closed for hours due to an early morning fatal accident. → Read More
Pita Jungle to open new location in Chandler on Monday
The Mediterranean food chain's new spot is the 24th in Arizona and is located on the southeast corner of Chandler Heights and Gilbert roads. → Read More
ASU Biodesign director: Vaccine hasn't had effect on COVID numbers yet
The executive director for the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University doesn't believe the coronavirus vaccine has had its effect on the state's COVID numbers just yet. → Read More
Tempe police arrest suspect in alleged murder over video game sale
Tempe police have arrested a suspect accused of murder over the sale of a video game system, authorities announced Wednesday. → Read More
Phoenix ties record for coldest afternoon temperature
Phoenix tied the record for the coldest afternoon temperature of 36 degrees on Monday at Sky Harbor International Airport. → Read More
Thousands without power as storms wreak havoc across metro Phoenix
Thousands of people across the Valley lost power on Monday after storms wreaked havoc in the Phoenix metro area. → Read More
Align Technology establishes new global headquarters in Tempe
Align Technology announced on Wednesday that it has moved its global corporate headquarters from San Jose to Tempe. → Read More
New health-conscious, innovative fire station opens in Goodyear
The city of Goodyear announced on Tuesday a new health-conscious and innovative fire station is now officially in service. → Read More
Phoenix deemed as No. 2 sunniest city in the nation
Death, taxes and sunshine in the Valley of the Sun. Phoenix was deemed the No. 2 sunniest city in the U.S. by a national moving company on Wednesday. → Read More
ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo to continue through end of January
Still in the holiday spirit for a light show? ZooLights will be keeping its lights shining brightly until Jan. 31, the Phoenix Zoo announced on Friday. → Read More
Fountain Hills fountain to light up over holiday weekend
Starting at the top of the hour from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, the fountain will light up in red, green and white for 15 minutes. → Read More
Tucson, Gilbert ranked best Arizona cities to celebrate Christmas in 2020
Tucson, Gilbert and five other Arizona cities were ranked among the top 100 places in the U.S. to celebrate Christmas amid the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Southbound I-17 on-ramp near downtown Phoenix closed overnight
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that the southbound I-17 on-ramp at Seventh Avenue will be closed overnight Monday. → Read More
Mesa offers geocaching tours at various farms in East Valley
The tourism agency Visit Mesa has launched the new Fresh Foodie Trail GeoTour with Geocaching HQ at various farms in the East Valley. → Read More
Twin Peaks to hire 120 staff members for new Tempe Marketplace location
Twin Peaks announced on Wednesday that the sports bar and restaurant will be hiring over 120 positions for its new Tempe Marketplace location. → Read More
Arizona to receive $13 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding
U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly of Arizona announced on Wednesday that $13 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds is coming to the state's health department. → Read More