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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2023Laura Pastor the latest Arizona Democrat to jump into race for Ruben Gallego’s seat in Congress
Phoenix City Councilwoman Laura Pastor on Wednesday joined a crowded Democratic field to replace Ruben Gallego's seat in Congress.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2023Avondale man suspected of killing wife arrested after barricade situation
The suspect in a fatal shooting was arrested Tuesday after an hourlong barricade situation in Avondale, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2023Husband, pregnant wife dead in apparent murder-suicide in Chandler
A husband and his pregnant wife died in an apparent murder-suicide early Wednesday morning in Chandler, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Room to boom: Pinal County housing grew at fastest rate in state
It’s unclear which came first in Pinal County, the houses or the people filling them. What is clear is that both continue growing at some of the fastest rates in the state and, in some instances, the nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Glendale police locate truck involved in crash that killed teen, injured 3 others
Glendale police announced Thursday the truck involved in a crash that left one teen dead last week has been found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Brush fire temporarily shuts down State Route 87 northeast of metro Phoenix
State Route 87 was closed northeast of metro Phoenix for several hours Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 20232023 Scripps National Spelling Bee starts with 3 Arizona students
Three Arizona middle school students, including one from the Valley, qualified to compete in this week's Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Man accused of stabbing Scottsdale Quarter security guard
A man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly stabbing a Scottsdale Quarter security guard, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Pedestrian crossing Glendale street on red light dies after getting hit by vehicle
A pedestrian died Tuesday morning after she was hit by a vehicle in Glendale while crossing a street on a red light.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Police find family of nonverbal child found walking alone in Glendale
Police have located the family of a nonverbal child found walking alone without shoes Tuesday morning in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Southbound I-17 in Phoenix reopens following serious crash
Part of the Interstate 17 freeway in Phoenix was closed Tuesday morning for hours due to a serious crash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Arizona copper mine construction delayed, as activists work to find solution
Earlier this month, the federal government put a pause on the building of the planned Resolution Copper mine, the latest in a decade-long series of delays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Fugitive wanted for sex crimes against children extradited from Mexico to Arizona
A man wanted by the Peoria Police Department for sex crimes against children was extradited back to the United States on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2023Southern California restaurant chain The Crack Shack to make Arizona debut
Another Southern California-based fast-casual chicken restaurant is soon making its first foray into Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 20231-year-old dead after drowning in pool in Mesa
A 1-year-old boy died after being pulled from a Mesa pool over the weekend, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2023Developer secures large loan for multibillion-dollar Tempe Town Lake project
The developer of South Pier along Tempe Town Lake has secured a hefty loan to finance the completion of the first phase of the mixed-use project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from May 26-28
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the busy Memorial Day Weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023Phoenix police investigate hit-and-run leaving 23-year-old woman dead
Phoenix police are investigating a hit-and-run that left one woman dead early on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 20231 man dead; 2 women, 1 child hurt in Litchfield Park stabbing
One man is dead, two women are injured and one child was taken to a hospital after a stabbing in Litchfield Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023Police arrest suspect of 5 shootings that killed 4, injured 1 in Valley
Police arrested 20-year-old Iren Byers in connection to the deaths of four men and one injured woman in five separate shootings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023Camelback Road closed in Glendale after fatal hit-and-run crash
Camelback Road was closed for hours on Sunday morning after police responded to the area near 74th Avenue after a man was found dead on the street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023Dog-friendly The Backyard to open location at Desert Ridge in north Phoenix
The Backyard, an indoor/outdoor sports bar, is slated to open on Tatum Boulevard at Desert Ridge Marketplace in Scottsdale in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023Fountain Hills joins dementia-friendly community network
Fountain Hills has joined the Dementia Friendly America program, a national network that seeks to ensure communities are equipped to support people with dementia and their caregivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2023Phoenix metro follows national trend as number of ‘super commuters’ declines
The number of people traveling more than 90 minutes to get to work in the Phoenix metro has dropped by 36% since 2019.