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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2023Phoenix suburb to take on $50M of temporary debt to support battery plant
Queen Creek has moved forward with a temporary solution to fund substantial public infrastructure costs for the planned LG Energy Solution battery manufacturing plants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2023Tempe-based Wrap Technologies introduces VR crisis training for law enforcement
Tempe-based Wrap Technologies announced it is introducing a new scenario to its vast catalog of pre-recorded scenarios for its Wrap Reality virtual reality training program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2023Arizona man found guilty of molesting 10-year-old family member
An Arizona man is facing a minimum of 60 years in prison after he was found guilty of molesting a 10-year-old family member.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 20233 teens detained after man injured in Phoenix hit-and-run involving stolen car
Three teenagers were detained after a man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Phoenix involving a stolen vehicle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2023Mesa CVS store manager killed in shooting; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a Mesa CVS store manager was killed in a shooting Thursday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2023Mesa man arrested after allegedly shooting, killing stepfather at their home
A Mesa man was arrested Thursday afternoon after allegedly shooting his stepfather in the head that morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2023Valley shelter offering reduced adoption fees for dogs and cats through the weekend
The Arizona Humane Society is offering reduced adoption fees for dogs and cats through the end of this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2023City of Chandler testing language assistance technology
The city of Chandler announced Wednesday it is assessing a language translation device to help residents and customers communicate with city staff in their native language.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2023Interstate 17 in north Phoenix the only scheduled Valley weekend freeway closure
Interstate 17 in north Phoenix will be the only Valley freeway to have a scheduled closure this weekend, according to state transportation officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2023Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Sept. 8-10
There are plenty of things to do around the Valley this weekend, such as attending a sporting event, concert or farmers market.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023Arizona man among 3 sentenced in COVID fraud scheme
An Arizona man was one of three defendants sentenced in a COVID fraud scheme over unemployment assistance, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023Student with gun detained at Maryvale High School in Phoenix
A student with a gun was detained at Maryvale High School in Phoenix on Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023Arizona Attorney General warning of bitcoin scam targeting seniors
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning of a new bitcoin scam that is going after seniors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023HARDY, Bailey Zimmerman to headline opening night of Birds Nest at WM Phoenix Open
Country music artists HARDY and Bailey Zimmerman will headline the opening night of popular four-night Birds Nest concert series at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023Former Arizona teacher sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor
A former Arizona teacher was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023Google coming to Valley for first time with $600 million data center in Mesa
Tech giant Google will make its first physical imprint in the Valley with a $600 million data center set to be built in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 202370-year-old Arizona man sentenced for smuggling people across U.S.-Mexico border
A Tucson man was sentenced to prison for his involvement in smuggling people across the U.S.-Mexico border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023Here’s where to find 9/11 memorial events in the Valley
To commemorate the many lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, events scattered across the city will host memorials starting this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2023Arizona DUI arrests during Labor Day weekend dip from 2022
Arizona saw fewer DUI arrests over Labor Day weekend than in 2022, according to statistics from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2023Bright Wealth Management supports charity helping veterans
KTAR's community spotlight this month focuses on a financial services company and its support for the Travis Mills Foundation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2023ADOT: Plane makes emergency landing on I-17 near Sunset Point
A plane landed on I-17 southbound Wednesday evening near Sunset Point, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2023Arrest made in murder case after body found at central Phoenix home
A suspect was arrested after a murder victim was found with “obvious signs of trauma” inside a central Phoenix home this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2023Apparent human skull found in box of donated items at Goodwill in Goodyear
An apparent human skull was found in a box of items donated at a Goodwill in Goodyear on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 6, 2023Man dies after shooting near downtown Phoenix; no suspects in custody
Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot near downtown Phoenix on Tuesday night, authorities said.