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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2023Security camera program connects Buckeye police with community to better fight crime
Buckeye police has launched a security camera program that teams them with community members to better fight crime.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2023Report: Surprise, Gilbert are good spots for first-time home buyers
Two Arizona cities, Surprise and Gilbert, ranked within the top 10 of a report that lists the best U.S. cities for first-time home buyers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2023Loop 202 westbound lanes reopen in Chandler after fatal accident
After being closed for several hours on Saturday morning, the westbound lanes of Loop 202 Santan were reopened in Chandler around noon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 20234 people shot at Westgate parking lot in Glendale
Four people were shot in a parking lot at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale early Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2023Chandler-based Pickleball Kingdom creating reality TV show around the popular sport
With more people around the world picking up paddles and playing the very trendy sport of pickleball, a company in Chandler wants to create a reality TV show around the game.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Special weather statement for Northeast Phoenix expires, strong winds continue
Due to monsoonal moisture, the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Fountain Hills, Rio Verde and Sunflower.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Man accused of killing relatives released from Arizona State Hospital
A man accused of killing his relatives has been released from the Arizona State Hospital and family members worry he is still dangerous.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Phoenix daily heat record streak broken, but 110-degree streak rolls on
Phoenix didn't break a daily heat record for the first time in four days on Friday, but 110 degrees was once again hit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs asking utility companies for action plans during heat wave
The governor is asking utility companies to provide plans for how they're going to address a number of topics as the heat wave continues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Scottsdale Police arrest two in connection to animal cruelty case
Police have arrested Lester Paul Richmond and Heather Auditor in connection with the discarding of the dead dog.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Arizona schools chief Horne calls transgender sports ruling ‘wrong,’ says he will appeal
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said Friday he plans to appeal a court ruling a day earlier that temporarily blocked a law banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 20232nd person dies this week while being detained by police in metro Phoenix
For the second time this week, a person died Thursday while being detained by police in metro Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Police make arrest in March fatal stabbing outside Phoenix bank
A suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with a late-night fatal stabbing outside a Phoenix bank four months ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Kyrsten Sinema focused on slowing flow of fentanyl coming across Arizona-Mexico border
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has made the continued flow of fentanyl crossing from Mexico a priority this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023I-10 closure for tunnel maintenance in Phoenix leads busy weekend of freeway restrictions
An Interstate 10 closure near downtown Phoenix for tunnel maintenance highlights a busy weekend of restrictions across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2023Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for July 21-23
Valley residents can watch the new Barbie film, visit the Barbie dream bar in Tempe or opt to attend a sporting event or concert this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023Southern Arizona county to get $50M for border security, broadband projects
Nearly $50 million in funding is heading toward a southern Arizona county to use for border security and broadband expansion projects.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023Massive propane tank fire near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport extinguished
A massive propane yard fire that erupted Thursday at 40th and Washington streets near Sky Harbor Airport is extinguished, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023Family rescued after 2nd floor apartment fire in Mesa
A family was rescued from an apartment fire Thursday in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2023Phoenix adult care facility owner sentenced to 21 years for patient’s death
The former part-owner of a Phoenix adult care facility was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the abuse and murder of a vulnerable adult.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2023Vehicle pursuit ends in Phoenix after troopers deploy Grappler
A recent vehicle pursuit ended in Phoenix after troopers used a Grappler device to stop the driver, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2023Mesa police investigating death of suspect who died in custody
The Mesa Police Department is investigating the death of a suspect who died in police custody Monday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2023Train hits, kills man who was laying on tracks in Phoenix
A man was killed by a commercial train early Wednesday after laying down on tracks in west Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2023In-N-Out Burger bans most workers in Arizona, 4 other states from wearing face masks
Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is banning most of its workers in Arizona and four other states from wearing face masks.