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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2023Arizona’s Sinema says Lukeville Port of Entry closure ‘unacceptable,’ unsure when it will reopen
The Lukeville Port of Entry has been closed for five days with no end in sight, a situation Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says is "unacceptable."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2023Google Fiber internet service is slated for Queen Creek in early 2025
Queen Creek is set to become the third community in Arizona to get Google Fiber - a high-speed internet service provided by Google.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2023No weekend closures scheduled on metro Phoenix freeways through end of year
State transportation officials have no scheduled closures on metro Phoenix freeways through the end of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2023Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall to retire after 10 years on the job
After 10 years on the job, Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall is planning to retire in January.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2023Mother, young child injured after being struck by vehicle that rolled over in Phoenix
A mother and her young child were among those injured after they were struck by a vehicle that rolled over during a crash in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2023Man sentenced to 13 months for entering US illegally, assaulting border agent in Arizona
A Mexican national was sentenced to over a year in federal prison for entering the United States illegally and assaulting a Border Patrol agent in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2023Hot-air balloon mishap in north Phoenix damages light pole, but nobody hurt
Nobody was injured in a hot-air balloon mishap in north Phoenix on Thursday morning, but a light pole was damaged, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 20231 dead after fire damages multiple hotel units in Phoenix
One person was killed when a fire broke out at a Phoenix hotel late Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2023Silver Alert issued for 81-year-old in Tonopah with dementia
A Silver Alert was issued for an 81-year-old man with dementia last seen in Tonopah on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 202310 suspects indicted in Valley scheme involving alleged fake behavioral health care facility
Ten suspects were indicted in a scheme that involved sending patients to a fake Valley behavioral health care facility for monetary gain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Nu metal band Limp Bizkit ‘Rollin’’ into Phoenix next summer on ‘2024 Loserville Tour’
Limp Bizkit is "Rollin'" into Phoenix next summer when the "2024 Loserville Tour" stops for an outdoor show at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 20231 dead, several seriously injured near Chandler after crash involving school van
One died and more were seriously injured after a crash in Chandler involving a school van that was carrying a junior high girls' sports team on Wednesday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Warehouse retailer Sam’s Club primed for new location at Tempe Marketplace
Phoenix-based Vestar Development Co. is preparing for a big addition to one of its top Valley shopping centers with a Sam's Club.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Tempe police chief addresses problems with unit that processes crime scenes
Tempe Police Chief Kenneth McCoy called issues with the Forensic Services Unit ‘problematic’ after an internal investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Barrio Queen opens 8th Valley Mexican restaurant in Surprise
The Valley’s eighth Barrio Queen Mexican restaurant opened Wednesday in Surprise and will offer specials throughout December.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Mega Millions ticket sold at Phoenix grocery store wins $40,000 thanks to Megaplier
A Mega Millions ticket sold at a Phoenix grocery store for Tuesday night’s drawing hit for a $40,000 payout.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Child climbed through dog door before drowning in Gilbert pool, police say
A 1½-year-old boy died Monday after climbing through a dog door and drowning in a backyard pool in Gilbert, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Community activist believes closure of Lukeville Port of Entry could result in border town deaths
A community activist who works with border towns believes there could be deaths if the Lukeville Port of Entry in Arizona doesn't reopen soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Phoenix Police release video in shooting of man who fired at officer
The Phoenix Police Department has released video of a shooting where a suspect fired at an officer following a stop.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2023Kygo to headline final night of Coors Light Birds Nest in February at WM Phoenix Open
The 2024 Coors Light Birds Nest added internationally acclaimed DJ Kygo as the headliner for the February festival's final night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2023Tempe to hold Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on Saturday
Arizona's most unique holiday event, the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade, will launch at 7 p.m. across Tempe Town Lake this Saturday, Dec. 9.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2023Arizona man charged with defrauding local physician out of $207,000
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Fountain Hills man Jeremie Sowerby for wire fraud and transactional money laundering.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2023Video released of moment when Glendale preacher shot on street corner
Police have released video of the moment a Glendale preacher was shot on a street corner last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2023Motorcyclist dies after crash with vehicle in Phoenix
A motorcyclist died after a crash with a vehicle in Phoenix on Monday night, authorities said.