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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023APS boss says big rate hike necessary to keep up with customer demand
The president of Arizona's largest public utility said Wednesday a proposed monthly base rate hike of at least 23% is necessary but most customers would not see that large an increase.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona aims to impeach Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona is pursuing articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of border security.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Beyoncé announces Renaissance World Tour with metro Phoenix stop
Get ready for a royal visit, as Queen B herself, Beyoncé, is bringing her 2023 stadium tour to the State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Man arrested after allegedly sexually abusing jogger in Peoria
A Phoenix man was arrested Saturday, accused of sexually abusing a woman who was jogging in Peoria, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Woman missing from Phoenix neighborhood found safe after Silver Alert
A woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert after she disappeared from a Phoenix neighborhood was found safe Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Cirque du Soleil returning to Phoenix in September with ‘Corteo’
The popular hybrid theatrics of Cirque du Soleil will return to Phoenix later this year with the colorful production “Corteo."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Dinosaurs roar into Mesa with Jurassic Quest exhibit at Bell Bank Park
Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur experience, is scheduled to make a limited run in Mesa this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023Arizona Humane Society waiving adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older
The Arizona Humane Society is temporarily waiving adoption fees through the weekend for dogs 6 months and older.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023WM Phoenix Open gives back to local charities annually
KTAR's Community Spotlight this month focuses on the WM Phoenix Open and the work done to give back to charities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 20232 Powerball lottery tickets worth $100,000 purchased in Phoenix area
Two Phoenix-area lottery players came away with six-figure prizes in Monday's Powerball drawing, but the jackpot went unclaimed again.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023Maricopa County allocates over $7.5M for career education programs
Maricopa County recently allocated more than $7.5 million in federal funding for two career development educational programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023Apache Junction toddler dies of overdose after swallowing fentanyl pill
Police in Apache Junction are investigating the death of a toddler boy they said ingested fentanyl.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023ASU receives $5.5M in funding to help fill nursing needs
Arizona State University was awarded over $5 million to pay tuition and fees for 104 students, the school announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 20233 arrested after house tied to human smuggling in El Mirage was targeted
Three people were arrested and a man is dead after a home tied to a human smuggling operation in El Mirage was targeted on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023Glendale firefighter honored for life-saving effort by city of Surprise
A Glendale firefighter was honored Monday for life-saving actions he made last August, the city of Surprise announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 31, 2023Phoenix developer plans to build commerce park in Casa Grande
A Phoenix-based developer recently purchased a 24-acre parcel in Casa Grande and plans to build a commerce park on it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023Southbound Interstate 17 reopens in Phoenix after crash
The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 in Phoenix reopened Monday night after a crash temporarily halted traffic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023
Pair of lottery tickets sell in the Valley for $50K, $40K over the weekend
Two lucky people in the Valley have winning numbers with the Arizona Lottery from over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023Rain forecast to hit Phoenix as early as Monday evening
Rain up to a quarter of an inch could be coming to Phoenix as early as Monday night, according to meteorologists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023New chair of Arizona Republican Party Jeff DeWit says he’ll help candidates he disagrees with
The new chair of the Arizona Republican Party said Monday he was going to focus on getting candidates into office even if he doesn't share some of their beliefs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 20231 dead after confrontation with Phoenix homeowner leads to gunfire
A homeowner allegedly shot and killed a man after being confronted by multiple people at his Phoenix house Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023Goodyear police fatally shoot armed suspect in morning confrontation
Police in Goodyear said an officer fatally shot an armed suspect during a confrontation early Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023U.S. Dept. of Energy approves funds for Arizona’s updated Weatherization Assistance Plan
The U.S. Department of Energy recently approved the Arizona Department of Housing’s updated Weatherization Assistance Program plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2023Maricopa County to host job fair at Chase Field in February
Maricopa County is scheduled to host the 2023 Career Fair & Community Expo on Feb. 15 at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.