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Hoffman lays out hopes for Arizona education funding in state budget

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said she hopes to see the Legislature fully fund education in the state budget that's likely to roll out next week. 
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Why did a Mesa man get a speeding ticket for driving 65 in a 65 zone?

A Mesa man said a state trooper wrote him a speeding ticket on a Valley freeway this week even though he was going the limit. The reason? His cellphone.
5 years ago
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Could mental health experts prevent Phoenix officer-involved shootings?

The head of the Phoenix PD wants to involve mental health professionals in responding to emergency calls after last year's spike in officer-involved shootings.
5 years ago
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Hoffman: Arizona teachers want to help immigrant students succeed

Arizona's top education official says the state wants to help students who recently immigrated to the U.S. succeed in school. 
5 years ago
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Nogales mayor says Trump policies are costing city thousands of dollars

The mayor of Nogales, Arturo Garino, said that Trump administration policies are damaging the Arizona border town's economy.
5 years ago
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2 Arizona Republicans outline immigration priorities for Congress

Two members of Arizona's congressional delegation say Congress needs to tackle several priorities to address immigration-related issues along the U.S.-Mexico border.
5 years ago
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What can Arizona drivers do if they are in a road rage incident?

The head of Arizona Department of Public Safety gave advice for drivers who find themselves in a road rage situation in the wake of a Phoenix shooting that left a 10-year-old girl dead.
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Courageous conversations about teen suicide can save lives

Digital wellness consultant Katey McPherson joined Bruce St. James & Pamela Hughes on Thursday for an hour-long discussion about teen suicide in Arizona.
5 years ago
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How saying ‘thank you’ can help prevent teen suicide

Dr. Aaron Krasnow told Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes that it's important to say "thank you" when someone tells you they are struggling.
5 years ago
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KTAR News 92.3 FM’s ‘Bruce & Pamela Show’ discusses issue of teen suicides

Suicide among young people is a major problem facing Arizona. In order to address this epidemic, the Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes Show hosted an hour-long discussion.
5 years ago
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Milstead says majority of agency’s 32 missing weapons were stolen

A majority of the 32 weapons reported missing by the Arizona Department of Public Safety were stolen, according to the head of the agency. 
5 years ago
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Former Arizona AG Grant Woods rules out 2020 US Senate run

After months of weighing a potential run for U.S. Senate, Grant Woods told KTAR News 92.3 FM's Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes on Friday that he would not pursue a congressional bid next year. 
5 years ago
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Penzone explains failures that led to drug, sex offenders serving on posse

After the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office revealed that drug and sex offenders were serving on its volunteer posse, people had one question: How did this happen?
5 years ago
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Milstead: More border security needed in Arizona after large fentanyl bust

The top law enforcement official in Arizona is advocating for more border security after border agents announced that they captured nearly 254 pounds of fentanyl in Arizona.
5 years ago
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New Arizona schools chief launches audit to investigate state funding

The new head of the Arizona Department of Education has been in office for less than a month, but is already making major changes from her predecessors.
5 years ago
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Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes ride in Waymo self-driving car

Watch as KTAR News 92.3 FM's Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes take a ride in a Waymo self-driving car in the East Valley.
5 years ago
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Arizona DPS Director Milstead ‘looking for compliance, not enforcement’

Yearly statistics from Arizona police show that DUI arrests have remained pretty stagnant for the past three years as laws have become stricter.
5 years ago
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McSally Senate appointment makes Grant Woods’ 2020 run more likely

Democrat Grant Woods said Republican Martha McSally's appointment to the U.S. Senate makes a 2020 challenge from him more likely.
5 years ago
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Phoenix police chief looks to internal fixes to address shootings

In an effort to curb the high number of officer-involved shootings, the Phoenix Police Department has introduced new training protocols.
5 years ago
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In this season of giving, make sure your donation isn’t wasted

On Giving Tuesday, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said he wants to help make sure that donations are actually going to people in need.
5 years ago
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#RedForEd leader: Spring movement had lasting impact on Nov. election

Organizer Joe Thomas said he believes the #RedForEd movement -- when Arizona teachers called for pay raises this spring -- had a lasting impact on the November midterm election. 
6 years ago
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Mesa officers preparing for President Donald Trump’s rally on Friday

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in the East Valley on Friday, but Mesa police have already been preparing for the big event.
6 years ago
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Scottsdale doctor emphasizes rarity of mystery illness paralyzing children

A rare illness that has left some children temporarily paralyzed may be worrying to parents, but a Phoenix-area physician said there were specific symptoms to look for in their child.
6 years ago
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‘First Man’ director explains moon mission movie’s inspiration

Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle said he made a movie about Neil Armstrong, "First Man," because of how much of his story remained untold nearly half a century after he walked on the moon.
6 years ago