KTAR News 92.3 Reporter Stories
KTAR News 92.3 Reporter Stories

KTAR News 92.3 Reporter Stories

KTAR News 92.3, the largest news radio team in the state, reporters cover the top stories and most important angles in the state of Arizona on a daily basis.

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An East Valley school for neurodivergent kids is changing students’ confidence on the basketball court

An East Valley school for neurodivergent kids is changing students’ confidence on the basketball court

A local school for neurodiverse students is opening up students’ confidence on the basketball court – and beating typical teams.

Phoenix Union Board member steps down after petition calling for his resignation

Phoenix Union Board member steps down after petition calling for his resignation

Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board member Jerimiah Cota has submitted his resignation weeks after hundreds of community members signed a petition asking for him to step down.

Alhambra school closures will not pull the district out of a budget shortfall

Alhambra school closures will not pull the district out of a budget shortfall

The Alhambra Elementary School District Governing Board voted Thursday night to close Valencia Newcomer Academy and Choice Learning Academy after the 2025-2026 school year.

Leader of ESA accountability initiative says she doesn’t want to end the school voucher program

Leader of ESA accountability initiative says she doesn’t want to end the school voucher program

One of the leaders of a group trying to rein in Arizona's school voucher program said that while she opposes parts if it, she doesn't want to eliminate ESAs.

Two schools could close tonight

Two schools could close tonight

The Alhambra Elementary School District is considering closing two Phoenix schools this summer due to low enrollment and budget concerns.

Paradise Valley Superintendent fired after lying on job application

Paradise Valley Superintendent fired after lying on job application

The Paradise Valley Unified School District voted unanimously Tuesday night to terminate the contact of district Superintendent Todd Cummings.

ASU is helping the state’s academics and teacher shortage using data from struggling school districts

ASU is helping the state’s academics and teacher shortage using data from struggling school districts

Arizona State University is partnering with the Arizona Department of Education to offset the state’s teacher shortage and improve academics in the classroom.

Superintendent Horne threatens removal of federal funds from schools over DEI policies again

Superintendent Horne threatens removal of federal funds from schools over DEI policies again

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Education would require schools to certify that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language or policies are not included in public schools. Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne is threatening the removal of federal funding if Arizona schools do not comply.

ESA accountability could soon be on your ballot

ESA accountability could soon be on your ballot

Accountability for Arizona’s school voucher program could be on your November ballot as a new initiative was submitted to the legislature.

Arizona school districts considered at high-risk financially double since last year

Arizona school districts considered at high-risk financially double since last year

The number of Arizona school districts marked as high-risk or approaching high-risk by the Arizona Auditor General has jumped from 9 to 18 in the past year as public schools close across the state.