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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2023Phoenix police shoot bank robbery suspect after he fires at helicopter tracking him
Police in Phoenix shot and wounded a bank robbery suspect who fired a rifle at officers in a helicopter during a chase Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2023I-10 Broadway Improvement project, other Valley freeway closures to hinder traffic
Valley drivers should be on the lookout for multiple freeway closures this weekend, including for work on the Broadway Curve project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2023Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for April 21-23
Residents and visitors can Celebrate Earth Day, Dinosaurs in the Desert or go for an urban wine walk in the Valley this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Construction underway on 150,000-square-foot industrial project in Peoria
Construction is underway on a 150,000-square-foot industrial project set to open early next year in Peoria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Admission is free Saturday at all 22 Arizona national parks to celebrate Earth Day
National parks - including Arizona's 22 - will waive entrance fees Saturday to start the weeklong celebrations of the federal park system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Metro Phoenix has the most expensive gas prices in Arizona, eclipsing $5 a gallon
Prices at the pump continue to be high across Arizona and metro Phoenix totals are the most expensive in the state, surpassing $5 a gallon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Powerball lottery ticket worth $50,000 sold at Valley convenience store
It wasn't the $252.6 million jackpot, but a Powerball ticket sold in the Valley hit for $50,000 in Wednesday night's drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Motorcyclist killed in collision in Phoenix after vehicle turns in front of him
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on 51st Avenue near McDowell Road in west Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Phoenix police seek 17-year-old suspect in fatal motel shooting
Phoenix police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect after a fatal shooting at an extended stay motel earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2023Bicycle rider critically injured after collision with truck in Phoenix crosswalk
A man riding a bicycle in Phoenix was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday after a truck ran a red light and struck him, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Man pleads guilty in Arizona on assault charge after throwing rocks at CBP helicopter
A man pleaded guilty in Arizona to an assault charge after admitting he threw rocks at a Customs and Border Protection helicopter, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023True Food Kitchen opening first takeout-only location in Tempe this summer
True Food Kitchen is expanding its Valley presence with plans to open its first takeout-only location in Tempe this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Banner Health begins carrying blood on ambulance helicopters in Arizona
Banner Health, Arizona's largest hospital system, this month started carrying blood on its ambulance helicopters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Worker pulled from 100-foot hole at Buckeye construction site reportedly dies
Technical rescue crews pulled a worker out of a 100-foot hole at a Buckeye construction site Wednesday, authorities said, but he reportedly did not survive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Road rage leads to multi-vehicle crash with serious injury in Phoenix
Authorities say road rage led to a multi-vehicle crash in Phoenix on Tuesday that seriously injured one person.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Amelia’s by Eat to join Scottsdale restaurant options in June
A successful personal chef will be cooking up a storm in a new setting when Amelia's By Eat restaurant and market opens in Scottsdale in early June.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Chandler Public Library opening Book and Board Lounge game space
A book and board lounge space is coming to the East Valley, giving a new space for avid readers and gaming enthusiasts to enjoy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023California man indicted in Arizona meth smuggling case
A California man was indicted last week on two counts of importing over 100 pounds of methamphetamine from Mexico and into Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Doughbird to open new Phoenix location next to Culinary Dropout
Doughbird will open a second Phoenix location this fall next to another Fox Restaurant Concepts eatery, Culinary Dropout.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2023Annual fire bans at Phoenix and Maricopa County parks start May 1
Maricopa County and the city of Phoenix will initiate their annual fire bans for parks and mountain preserves on May 1.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2023Sports bar Twin Peaks opens 5th Valley location in north Phoenix
Sports bar chain Twin Peaks opened its fifth Arizona location in north Phoenix earlier this week, bringing another sports lodge for Valley fans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sets record for most vetoes in single legislative session
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a record amount of bills in a legislative session after rejecting 11 more on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes 2 bills she says don’t solve gun violence problems
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed two Republican-backed, school-related weapon bills she says don't solve gun violence problems.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2023Boy George and Culture Club to bring tour to Phoenix in summer
Boy George and Culture Club will be tumbling into Phoenix this summer with some famous friends, the British band announced Tuesday.