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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2023Gila River Resorts & Casinos hiring 700 positions for all Valley locations
Gila River Resorts & Casinos announced they are hosting job fairs in May and June to hire 700 positions for locations in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2023Tempe entertainment district adds 5 new restaurants to mix
An plaza in Tempe is adding five new restaurants that range from breakfast to sushi in hopes of having major impact on the local economy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023SRP, Scottsdale partner to remove trees that pose threat to power lines
Salt River Project and Scottsdale have removed trees that were close to power lines and were potentially threatening in the East Valley city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023
Country band Old Dominion announces new tour with stop in Glendale
The post-modern country band Old Dominion announced it is coming to Arizona with a stop at Desert Diamond Arena in October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Maricopa County extends homeless shelter agreement with Phoenix through January 2025
Maricopa County announced Monday it has approved the extension of an agreement with the city of Phoenix to supply temporary shelter services to dozens of individuals experiencing homelessness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023
Woman driving wrong way in Phoenix killed in fiery head-on collision
A woman who was driving the wrong way on a Phoenix street Monday afternoon died in a fiery head-on collision, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Waymo electric vehicle catches fire in south Phoenix warehouse
An autonomous electric vehicle caught fire at a Waymo warehouse in south Phoenix on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian collision on 19th Avenue in Phoenix
A woman was killed Monday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian collision on 19th Avenue in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Scottsdale officer indicted in DUI crash last year resigns
A Scottsdale officer indicted on felony charges stemming from a DUI crash last year has resigned, the police department announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Peoria police arrest 2 suspects in fake gas company worker burglary case
Two men have been arrested for allegedly burglarizing a Peoria home last month while posing as gas company workers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023Man wounded in shooting near Mesa elementary school Tuesday morning
Police are investigating after a man was wounded in a shooting near Mendoza Elementary School in Mesa early Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2023State OKs Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind funding, Gov. Hobbs decries 4-year length
Funding for the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind was reassured Monday after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the bill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023West Valley man sentenced to 30 years in prison for getting explicit photos from teen
A 28-year-old West Valley man was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for his role in the production of child sexual abuse material.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Apache Junction teen dies after getting shot in head after altercation
An 18-year-old Apache Junction man has died after receiving a gunshot to the head Sunday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Inmate convicted of manslaughter in fatal attack of MCSO officer at Phoenix jail
An inmate was convicted of manslaughter Monday after fatally attacking a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detention employee nearly four years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Motorcycle rider killed in multivehicle wreck in Phoenix
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a multivehicle wreck on Cactus Road near Paradise Village Parkway in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Judge denies Phoenix’s ask for stay on ruling to clean up the Zone with appeal pending
A Maricopa County judge has rejected Phoenix's request to put an order to clean up the Zone homeless encampment on hold while the city appeals the ruling.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Mother stung 75 times while protecting kids from bee swarm in West Valley
A mother was stung around 75 times recently while protecting her children from a swarm of bees in Buckeye Valley, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Police officer seriously injured after man attacks him in central Phoenix
A police officer was seriously injured after getting physically attacked in central Phoenix on Sunday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Arizona settles with two Valley restaurants for charging undisclosed fees
Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced Friday that the state had settled with two Valley restaurants that were charging undisclosed add-on fees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Wet winter allows for rare ‘high-flow’ Lake Powell release to help river
An extra pulse of water was sent through the Grand Canyon this week, part of a Bureau of Reclamation “high-flow experiment.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2023Man indicted after seizure of more than 150 pounds of fentanyl at border
A man was indicted on Thursday by a federal grand jury after being in control of over 150 pounds of fentanyl at the border, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2023Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 28-30
Judges require clean up of The Zone, reimbursements are offered to bring tech companies to Phoenix and a new interchange opened in Buckeye.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2023Phoenix springs past cool winter temps for first 100-degree day
After a wet and cool start to 2023, Phoenix has once again experienced its first 100-degree day of the year.