Articles by Martha Maurer
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Arizona second in number of solar jobs created
Martha Maurer | March 12, 2014 2:03 pmArizona ranked second in the nation for the creation of clean energy jobs during the fourth quarter of 2013.
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Gun used in teen murder-suicide was stolen from family member
Martha Maurer | March 11, 2014 5:03 pmPHOENIX — A gun used by a Phoenix teen to kill his ex-girlfriend and then himself, belonged to his older brother. “It (the gun) was legally possessed and in fact, [it] was in a locked bedroom,” said Phoenix Police Sgt. Tommy Thompson. “It appears that [the boy] broke a window to break into that room […]
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More than 30 prostitution ads during Super Bowl may be minors
Martha Maurer | March 6, 2014 2:03 pmHuman trafficking, prostitution and the exploitation of minors are all concerns for Arizona ahead of the 2015 Super Bowl.
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Keeping a beautiful yard shouldn’t break your wallet
Martha Maurer | March 5, 2014 11:03 pmSpring may not officially be here, yet, but it sure feels like spring in Arizona. Already we’re teased by gardening tools, patio sets, landscaping kits and everything you need to keep your yard beautiful, or start that new landscaping project. The biggest problem, is doing it on a budget. Here are a few tips to […]
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Growing Latino base could hurt GOP future in Arizona
Martha Maurer | March 4, 2014 4:03 pmThe Republican Party’s hold over Arizona could dwindle in the coming years because of a surge in the Latino population, a study said.
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Report: Visitors to Casa Grande ruins spent $4 million in 2012
Martha Maurer | March 4, 2014 3:03 pmA national park just south of the Phoenix metro area is enjoying a tourism boom, a report said.
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Tempe bars throwing Mardi Gras party
Martha Maurer | March 4, 2014 2:03 pmCalling all adults who want to mark Fat Tuesday: Several bars in downtown Tempe are joining forces to throw a big Mardi Gras party.
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Priest: Russian movements in Ukraine similar to WWII
Martha Maurer | March 3, 2014 2:03 pmA Tucson priest said he is praying pressure exerted by western countries will help calm the possible spark of another world war in the Crimea region of Ukraine.
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Ukrainians: We do not want to be part of Russia
Martha Maurer | March 3, 2014 2:03 pmAs the threat of Russian military action in Ukraine grows, two residents said the last thing the troubled country wants is interference from a world power.
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$1 million Chandler Powerball winner steps forward
Martha Maurer | February 21, 2014 5:02 pmA Chandler, Ariz. man who won $1 million in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing has stepped forward, the Arizona Lottery said Friday.