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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2016Catch a ‘brake:’ Several Phoenix-area freeways to be closed over April 15 weekend
Looking to catch a break without hitting your brake this weekend? Avoid these Phoenix-area freeways, which are scheduled to be closed or narrowed over the weekend of April 15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2016Silver Alert canceled for missing Phoenix-area man diagnosed with dementia
A Silver Alert has been issued for 72-year-old Robert Craft, who was last seen on the 800 block of North Federal Street in Chandler on Thursday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2016Second older woman this week rescued from remote Arizona desert
For the second time this week, a woman has been rescued from a remote desert in Arizona, the state Department of Public Safety said in a release.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 14, 2016Democratic Party, candidates to sue Arizona over long wait times for voters
The Democratic Party, along with the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, plan to file a lawsuit over long wait times for voters in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2016University of Arizona researchers developing rattlesnake bite treatment
Rattlesnakes will begin making regular appearances in the Valley, and researchers at the University of Arizona are working to develop a new treatment to combat the venomous bite of the predator.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2016Phoenix-area airport to rebuild, expand terminal
The Scottsdale Airport announced plans to replace its existing terminal with a more modern hangar and business center. The project could cost $25 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2016New Los Angeles stadium could fuel Phoenix-LA rivalry over events
Most people know of the rivalry between Phoenix and Los Angeles, but the new L.A. stadium could pose am issue for Arizona leaders luring big events.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2016Touchdown! College Football Playoff injected nearly $275M into Arizona economy
Hosting the National College Football Playoff Game and its assorted events scored a touchdown for the Phoenix area, officials said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2016Alaska Air flight bound for Phoenix makes emergency landing
PHOENIX -- An Alaska Airlines flight on its way to Phoenix was forced to make an emergency landing…
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 13, 2016
Report: Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake backs John Kasich over Donald Trump, Ted Cruz
At least one Arizona politician reportedly feels the fight for the White House is not over for John Kasich.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2016Air Force eyes Arizona air base for F-35A squadron
An Arizona base was being considered for the future home of the Air Force Reserve's F-35A Lightning II.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2016Shredding document event to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix
The Document Destroyer event at the University of Phoenix Stadium on April 16 will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 201672-year-old Arizona woman survives 9 days lost in remote area
A 72-year-old Arizona woman and her dog were rescued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety after being missing in the desert for nine days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2016NAU student charged in fatal shooting to be released to await trial
An NAU student who shot and killed another student during a fight last year will be released from jail while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2016On the line: Arizona 911 dispatcher jobs turn from silly to serious in seconds
The Phoenix Fire Department invited KTAR into its alarm room to interview a dispatcher and give the world a look at what it really means to answer the call.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2016Small plane crashes after landing at Phoenix-area airport
A small plane crashed after landing at a Phoenix-area airport on Tuesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2016Arizona lawmaker lifts ban on journalists who rebuffed background checks
A brief ban against allowing certain journalists on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives has been lifted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2016Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz to invest in Arizona United Soccer Club
Who knew it was so rock-and-roll to invest in professional soccer teams? Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz has joined the likes of Grammy-award winning artist Diplo in investing in the Arizona United Soccer Club.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2016Silver Alert canceled for missing Phoenix-area woman
A Silver Alert has been issued for Margaret Sindone, who was last seen at her home in Sun City, Arizona, around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2016Former Arizona officer Joe Rodriguez suspends Maricopa County sheriff race
Former Arizona Department of Corrections Officer Joe Rodriguez has officially suspended his campaign to run for Maricopa County sheriff, stepping down to support another candidate in the race against Joe Arpaio.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2016Arizona House upholds restriction requiring background checks of journalists
A rule that requires background checks for reporters who want access to the state House floor will remain in tact, despite efforts made by both Arizona House Democrats and journalists to repeal it.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 11, 2016Arizona’s top elections official to meet with voters over long wait times
Arizona's top elections official has scheduled a series of three public meetings to listen to voters discuss their March 22 voting experiences that included excessive wait times.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2016New ride-sharing application zTrip to launch in Phoenix
A new ride-sharing application has come to Phoenix and it could drive similar services such as Uber and Lyft right out of town. ZTrip will be launching in the city on Wednesday with a fleet of 400 cars.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2016WalletHub: Arizona’s taxpayer ROI ranked No. 19 in country
Arizona is ranked No. 19 in the country for a taxpayer's return on investment according to WalletHub.