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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2017Several Phoenix-area freeways to be closed, restricted during weekend of Jan. 6
Several freeways in the Phoenix area will be closed or restricted during the weekend of Jan. 6, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 5, 2017Country singer Brett Eldredge gets snake-in-toilet wake-up on New Year’s trip
Country singer Brett Eldredge found a big snake in his toilet while on vacation and posted the entire ordeal on social media.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2017Flagstaff heading for another round of snow, weather advisories
Flagstaff received a healthy dumping of snow last week as a New Year's Eve gift and it should be headed for more of the same this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2017Annual No Pants Light Rail Ride returning to Phoenix this weekend
If you see a number of pantless people riding the light rail Sunday in Phoenix, don't worry. It's just the return of the annual No Pants Light Rail Ride.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2017Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs starts Capitol Hill job with big task
The first day on a new job usually is limited to introductions and getting settled. U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona had some heavy lifting on Day One in Congress.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2017Adele-themed message wins ADOT’s contest for best freeway sign
The creative freeway warning signs from the Arizona Department of Transportation have become quite the talking point, both around town and online.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2017Naked woman takes Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office truck for joyride
A naked woman was arrested Thursday after allegedly taking a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office truck for a joyride south of the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2017When ‘pigs fly,’ Sen. John McCain will support Rex Tillerson
Farm animals will have to take flight before U.S. Sen. John McCain will support the nominee for secretary of state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2017NASA selects Arizona State’s mission to visit metal asteroid
Arizona State will lead a mission called Psyche to explore a metal asteroid in space. Launch is scheduled for 2023 with arrival in 2030.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Arizona police officer seen punching woman on camera resigns
An Arizona police officer who was caught on tape punching a woman in the face resigned Wednesday morning, the Flagstaff police chief said.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 4, 2017We want a box! Girl Scouts to unveil special s’mores cookies for anniversary
We're all familiar with delicious Girl Scout cookies, but two s'mores-style additions to this year's lineup have us salivating.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Canadian airline cancels route to Phoenix area before first flight flown
A Canadian airline that announced service to the Phoenix area just two months ago said Wednesday it was canceling the route.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Phoenix considers allowing food trucks at Sky Harbor Airport
If you find yourself hungry at Phoenix Sky Harbor, you're in luck. The Aviation Department is looking to put food trucks on the property, according to KJZZ.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017
Phoenix man suffers medical issue during arrest, dies
A Phoenix man who suffered a medical issue during his arrest Wednesday morning died shortly after in a hospital, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017What in the world is that? Creepy photo of Arizona ‘demon’ goes viral
Halloween may have been a few months ago, but that hasn't stopped a creepy photo of a "demon" snapped in Arizona from going viral.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Start brewing: Jobot Coffee to open new location in downtown Phoenix
A beloved coffee shop for downtown Phoenix residents is back: Jobot Coffee will be opening a new location at Third and Roosevelt streets on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Blood in Phoenix banks in short supply after big holiday drain
The holidays are typically seen as a time of giving, but that didn't stop a massive drain on Phoenix-area blood banks, which are running low on supplies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Scottsdale ranks as the best city in the nation to get a job in 2017
According to financial website WalletHub, Scottsdale is the place to be if you're looking for work (or maybe just a change in scenery) in 2017.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Arizona legislator to introduce bill to make Tucson shooting memorial a national shrine
A memorial planned to honor the victims and survivors of a Tucson shooting that targeted U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords could become part of the National Park system.
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GENERAL NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and Radiohead to headline Coachella Music Festival
Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and Radiohead are set to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a two-weekend celebration of music and the arts in Indio, California.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Chemical spill west of Phoenix shuts down intersection for hours
Dozens of first responders worked on a possible chemical spill at a fertilizer plant west of Phoenix early Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2017Volunteers must pay, join fan group to work at Phoenix Comicon
Volunteering at Phoenix Comicon reportedly got a little more expensive this week, as workers must now pay to join a nonprofit in order to get shifts.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 3, 2017Teenager ‘dabs’ as Republican leader Paul Ryan swears in Congress
As Republican leader Paul Ryan swore in the members of the 115th Congress on Tuesday, one congressman's son took the opportunity to "dab" on camera.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2017Arizona Diamondbacks sue Maricopa County, could leave Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks filed a lawsuit Tuesday that could see them leave Chase Field, the team's downtown Phoenix home.