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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2023Arizona CEO, accomplice accused of embezzling $29 million from health care provider
An Arizona CEO and his accomplice are accused of embezzling $29 million from a tribal health care provider, authorities announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2023Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the hosts at KTAR News
Our hosts at KTAR News wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas and happy holidays this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2023Mechanic’s liens pile up at X Phoenix project, including $25M by general contractor
The second phase of the X Phoenix apartment tower in downtown Phoenix has amassed more than $30 million in mechanic's liens since the nearly completed project came to a screeching halt in September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2023Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 22-24
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend from Dec. 22 to Dec. 24.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2023Police arrest suspect for fatal stabbing of 32-year-old man near The Zone
Police arrested a suspect in a fatal stabbing on Saturday near The Zone at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Madison Street.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Dec 24, 2023Maricopa County uses part of national opioid settlement for group that helps recovering women
Live and Learn AZ, a nonprofit organization that supports women, received $60,000, as part of a national opioid settlement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2023Arizona’s minimum wage set for another hike in 2024
At the beginning of the year, the new minimum wage in Arizona will increase by 50 cents to $14.35 per hour, according to the Industrial Commission of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2023High pollution advisory will be in effect for Christmas Eve, Day
A high pollution advisory will be in effect on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2023Body recovered from irrigation well in Phoenix
Phoenix first responders worked together to recover a body from an irrigation well near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2023Police investigating deadly shooting at Phoenix apartment complex
Police are seeking information from the public as they investigate a fatal shooting that took place in Phoenix on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2023Man dies from gunshot wound suffered in Phoenix parking lot
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a parking lot near 7th Street and Thunderbird Road in Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2023University Drive reopened in both directions in Mesa after fatal crash
The eastbound and westbound lanes of University Drive in Mesa were closed on Saturday morning because of a fatal collision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2023These metro Phoenix restaurants will be open for Christmas
If you're looking to take a holiday task off your plate, here are some Phoenix-area restaurants that will be open for Christmas.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Dec 23, 2023Montezuma Castle among Arizona national park sites combating vandalism
National park vandalism isn’t just a problem at Montezuma Castle – it’s been an issue many Arizona national park sites have dealt with.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2023New $31M Raytheon contract calls for development of light-speed defense weapon
Raytheon’s Tucson-based missiles and defense division has won a $31.3 million contract to create a futuristic mobile front-line system to stop airborne threats with directed energy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2023Queen Creek police chief defends lengthy investigation into Preston Lord’s beating death
Nearly two months after 16-year-old Preston Lord was beaten to death in Queen Creek, the town's police chief is defending the case that some believe should already be solved.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2023Rain starts falling early Friday in Phoenix, is expected to continue throughout day
Rain started falling across metro Phoenix early Friday, kickstarting what's expected to be one of the wettest storms of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 20232 suspects arrested in connection with deadly robbery at Phoenix hotel
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly robbery Wednesday morning at a Phoenix hotel, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023Father, son arrested in Arizona after welfare check leads to discovery of fentanyl, weapons
An Arizona father and son were arrested on drug and weapons charges after the son called for a welfare check, authorities announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023Will murder case get dismissed for Phoenix detective’s mistakes?
A judge is set to hold a multi-day evidentiary hearing to decide whether to dismiss a first-degree murder case involving a former Phoenix police detective at the center of a continuing scandal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023Phoenix man sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder of pregnant wife
A Phoenix man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the 2012 murder of his wife and her unborn child, authorities announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023Opening date set for Valley Metro light rail extension to Metrocenter area in Phoenix
The second phase of Valley Metro's northwest Phoenix light rail extension project is set to debut in late January, two years ahead of its original projected opening date.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023Driver killed in fiery collision with police SUV transporting a prisoner in Phoenix
One person was killed in a fiery collision involving a police vehicle carrying a prisoner in Phoenix on Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2023John Insalaco, longtime Apache Junction councilmember and mayor, dies at 85
John Insalaco, who served Apache Junction over a 20-year span as a councilmember and mayor, died Wednesday.