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.
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On this day in 1790, American statesman, printer, scientist, writer, and inventor Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia. Not only was he a great inventor, he was one of the Founding Fathers and helped draft up the Declaration of Independence, and was one of it's signers. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
In today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about how St. Mary’s Food Bank usually provides turkeys and hams to those who need them during the winter holiday season. However, they say Arizona families are still in need. With eggs becoming harder to come by and increasing in price, they are looking to alternatives. He also talks about Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu City, who earned support from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his bill that would have restricted SNAP recipients from buying soda.
St. Mary's Food Bank is known for collecting and distributing food, including turkeys and hams. We are joined this morning by Jerry Brown, Director of Public Relations for St. Mary's, who tells us about this week's food distribution and the community needs they are seeing at the moment.
The Mandarin immersion program at Gavilan Peak School in Anthem is being phased out due to low enrollment, a recurring issue in recent years. The minimum enrollment for an immersion class is 20. However, KTAR Reporter Shira Tanzer, finds that fewer than 10 prospective students are interested in the Mandarin program for the upcoming school year.
Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave as part of a leak investigation. This is part of a growing controversy over leaks at the U.S. Department of Defense. Joining us with new developments is ABC's Chris Boccia.
Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have restricted SNAP recipients from buying soda with their benefits. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu City, had earned support from U.S. Secretary of Health Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
On this day in 1962, Walter Cronkite began anchoring the CBS evening news. Cited as "the most trusted man in America", Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. began with a series of newspaper reporting jobs. Cronkite quickly became one of the top American reporters, reporting on World War II where he was one of eight journalists selected to fly with bombing raids over Germany. Learn more in today's KTAR timeline brought to you by Beatitudes Campus.
In today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about how Arizonans are thinking twice about jumping into homeownership. This comes as many experts say there are multiple factors anyone thinking about taking the plunge need to consider.
The battle continues over Arizona's controversial school voucher program. Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, joins us this morning to talk about ESA funding changes and new regulations on cell phones in school.
Many Arizonans put the American dream of homeownership on hold as prices and mortgage rates skyrocketed in recent years. KTAR's Colton Krolak reports on whether now is a good time to buy a home.