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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 20235-star hotel, condos and more proposed for redevelopment of former CrackerJax amusement park
A year after the CrackerJax amusement park closed down in north Scottsdale, a conceptual site plan to redevelop the park has been submitted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Police cite murder-suicide in deaths of 2 people in south Phoenix apartment
The two people whose bodies were found in a south Phoenix apartment Monday night apparently died in a murder-suicide incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Suspect dead after exchanging gunfire with Mesa police officers
A suspect is dead after exchanging gunfire with police officers during a standoff at a Mesa apartment complex Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Kamala Harris discusses commitment to Native communities during Arizona visit
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday visited the Gila River Indian Community to tout the Biden Administration's Investing in America agenda.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Former Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers interviewed by FBI on 2020 election probe
Former Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers spoke to the FBI as a part of a criminal probe related to former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Phoenix temperatures staying above 110 degrees as dangerous heat wave continues
Phoenix is stacking up 110-degree days in a streak that could approach record proportions if the heat wave continues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023US 60, I-17, Loop 202 freeway closures to affect metro Phoenix weekend drivers
Closures on three metro Phoenix freeways will affect drivers this weekend, according to state transportation officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2023Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for July 7-9
There are plenty of things to do around the Valley this weekend, such as visiting the farmers markets, sporting events or watching a live performance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Suspect fatally shot after firing at Glendale officer, police say
A police shooting suspect from Glendale shot at officers near 53rd and Maryland avenues after a traffic accident, officials say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Glendale offering rebates for residents in water conservation effort
Glendale has unveiled a rebate program for residents aimed at conserving water and increasing efficiency.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Suspect arrested in death of teen whose body was found in Tonto National Forest bonfire pile
A suspect has been arrested in the case of a body found in a Tonto National Forest bonfire pile last month, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Tonto National Forest implement fire restrictions due to heat
Fire restrictions went into effect Thursday morning within Tonto National Forest in central Arizona due to rising heat, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Man accused of shooting longtime friend after day of drinking in Scottsdale
A man allegedly shot a longtime friend Monday night after they spent the day drinking together in Scottsdale, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Fire forces closure on long stretch of highway between Globe, Show Low
More than 50 miles of highway in eastern Arizona remained closed Thursday morning because of wildfire activity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Kitten found stuck in car engine in Phoenix recovers, will soon be up for adoption
An injured kitten, who was found stuck in a car engine last month, has made a full recovery, according to the Arizona Humane Society.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2023Several Arizona shelters participating in reduced-fee pet adoption event
Several Arizona shelters are set to participate in Bissell Pet Foundation's reduced-fee adoption event that starts Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2023Phoenix Police investigating shooting that killed 21-year-old woman
A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was fatally shot earlier this week in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2023Man charged for firing 100 rounds in air during Fourth of July celebrations in Glendale
A man is facing several charges after an incident involving firing a weapon in the air Tuesday evening at an apartment complex in the area of West Olive and 59th avenues in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2023Fireworks blamed for fire that melted playground slides at Chandler park
Fireworks are being blamed for a fire that melted slides and did other damage to a Chandler park playground.
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SILENT WITNESS | Jul 5, 2023Police searching for suspect in connection to deadly Arizona bar fight
Police are looking for a suspect in connection to a 2015 bar fight in New River that led to the death of 48-year-old Roman Fernandez.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2023The Pick lottery ticket sold at East Valley grocery store hits $2.9M jackpot
A ticket for The Pick lottery game sold at a Fry’s in Queen Creek matched all five numbers to hit a $2.9 million jackpot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2023Fire ignited by spent Fourth of July fireworks destroys Gilbert house
Spent Fourth of July fireworks ignited an overnight fire that destroyed a Gilbert house, authorities said Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2023Suspect killed in shooting with state troopers after high-speed chase in Phoenix
A suspect was killed in a shooting involving state troopers Tuesday after he pulled out a gun following a high-speed chase in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2023Gilbert builder wins state land auction with plans to build more than 400 homes
Blandford Homes was the successful bidder Wednesday for 115 acres in an Arizona State Land Department auction.