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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, as expected, vetoes Republicans’ ‘skinny budget’
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday stuck to her promise and vetoed the Republican-passed "skinny budget" plan, calling it a "partisan exercise."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023Glendale police arrest suspect in November murder case
A suspect was arrested Wednesday in connection with the murder of a Glendale man three months ago, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023Noel Gallagher, Garbage to rock it up in Phoenix with June tour stop
The Valley is getting a double dose of 1990s alt rock in the spring, when Noel Gallagher and Garbage team up for a tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023Valley wakes up Thursday to some of coldest temperatures of season
The Valley woke up to one of the coldest mornings of the season Thursday, while temperatures plummeted below zero in parts of northern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023Glendale approves long-term lease with Desert Diamond Arena; $40 million makeover to come
Glendale has approved a new long-term lease with the management company that runs Desert Diamond Arena and will make $40 million in upgrades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023Tempe City Council to vote on name changes for parks, streets with KKK connections
Name changes could soon be coming for some Tempe parks and streets that have connections to the Ku Klux Klan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Construction begins on Rinchem’s 3rd metro Phoenix chemical facility
Construction began Monday on a chemical warehouse anticipated to be completed in the West Valley by the end of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Mesa Mayor John Giles sees sunny days ahead with spring training around corner
The return of a full schedule of spring training has Mesa Mayor John Giles as giddy as a kid waiting for Santa Claus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Arrest made in fatal stabbing outside Mesa Goodwill last month
More than three weeks after a man was stabbed to death outside a Mesa thrift store, police arrested a suspect last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Arizona Rep. Gallego requests Defense Department briefing on objects shot down over US
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona requested a briefing from the Defense Department regarding objects that have been shot down over the nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Suspect steals APS truck, leads DPS on chase in West Valley
A man suspected of carjacking a utility vehicle led authorities on a chase into a West Valley neighborhood Wednesday morning before he was arrested.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Interstate 10 in Tucson reopens following fatal crash, toxic spill
A shelter-in-place order was lifted Wednesday evening for the area where a fatal wreck caused a toxic spill on Interstate 10 in Tucson a day earlier, while existing evacuations remain in effect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Windy night storm drops rain all over metro Phoenix
A fast-moving storm dropped rain over most of metro Phoenix on Tuesday evening, not a lot but enough to rack up numbers on gauges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says she wants to be part of Arizona Legislature’s water talks
Independent U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she wants to engage with state lawmakers this session on legislation for its water future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Swedish rock band Ghost to haunt Phoenix amphitheater on summer tour
Swedish rock band Ghost announced Monday it's returning to the Valley later this year to haunt a Phoenix amphitheater.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Goodyear seeks local artists to transform 8 traffic cabinets from blah to wow
Goodyear is looking for local artists or groups to embellish eight traffic cabinets. Applications close March 5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2023Parts of Valley get hail in latest thunderstorm, multiple highways closed in northern Arizona
Parts of the Valley received hail Tuesday evening as showers and thunderstorms were crossing in the latest winter storm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2023Scottsdale Community College, local hotels partner to offer students work experience, free tuition
Scottsdale Community College is partnering with local hotels to offer students free tuition and hands-on work experience while still in school.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 20231 killed after single-car crash on Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway in Mesa
One person was killed in a single-car freeway wreck in the East Valley early Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2023Arizona AG Mayes warns about digital romance scams around Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wants residents to be aware of potential online romance scams.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 14, 2023First lady Jill Biden makes stop in Mesa to promote administration’s commitment to education
First lady Jill Biden spent her Monday in the Valley in Mesa highlighting her husband's administration's dedication to education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2023Fresh off Birds Nest show, Jason Aldean announces Valley return
If you missed Jason Aldean at the WM Phoenix Open Birds Nest last week, don't fret. The country start will return to the Valley in October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2023Here’s why APS doesn’t want you releasing Mylar balloons on Valentine’s Day
While releasing celebratory balloons can be tradition for some, APS is raising awareness to the public about the dangers the action can cause.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 20231 man dead after exchange of words leads to gunfire in Phoenix
One person was killed and another was injured Sunday when gunfire erupted after occupants in two vehicles exchanged words, authorities said.