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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Arizona Humane Society receives $10,000 grant for senior dogs
The Arizona Humane Society on Tuesday was one of the recipients of a $10,000 grant to ensure senior dogs receive proper veterinary care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Former Phoenix elementary school budget specialists indicted for fraud
Two former Wilson Elementary School District budget accounting specialists were indicted for fraud scheme charges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Microchips bill driven by Sens. Sinema, Kelly of Arizona earns praise from business leader
Bipartisan legislation negotiated by Democratic U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly of Arizona became law Tuesday, a move commended by one of the state's top business executives.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Motorcyclist dead after collision with sedan in Phoenix
A 22-year-old man was killed in a collision involving a motorcycle and a sedan Tuesday morning in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Famous Arizona wild jaguar spotted alive in Mexico 7 years after last sighting
El Jefe, the only known wild jaguar in the United States, has been spotted alive and well in Mexico after going unseen for seven years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022With more rain headed to metro Phoenix, flood watch goes into effect Tuesday afternoon
With heavy rains expected to fall on Tuesday and into Wednesday, weather forecasters have issued a flood watch around metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Arizona diagnostic lab Sonora Quest launches monkeypox PCR test
Sonora Quest Laboratories and Quest Diagnostics announced a "one-of-a-kind" monkeypox test Arizonans can take through health care providers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Press Coffee announces new location at 100 Mill in Tempe
Press Coffee, a local Arizona roaster since 2008, announced it will be opening its 10th Valley location in Tempe inside 100 Mill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Phoenix police $20K salary raises take effect, applications increase
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joined Gaydos and Chad and said the city is getting an increase in police applicants as raises went into effect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Arizona man sentenced to 66 months for smuggling ammunition into Mexico
A man from Nogales was sentenced to 66 months in prison for smuggling ammunition from the United States into Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2022Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, MCCCD announce bioscience funding
Rep. Greg Stanton and the Maricopa County Community College District announced funding for bioscience program development Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Gilbert to upgrade Water Tower Plaza, seeks public feedback
Gilbert plans to make infrastructure and design improvements to its Heritage District, including updates for Water Tower Plaza.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Chandler Fire Department offers free emergency readiness course
The Chandler Fire Department is offering a free two-day self-preparedness training for emergencies and disasters starting Saturday, Aug. 20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office seeking suspect in murder near highway
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office asking for the public's help in finding a suspect accused of murder southwest of metro Phoenix on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Silver Alert canceled for 78-year-old in Gilbert after being found
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday after a 78-year-old woman with dementia was found after going missing in Gilbert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake again bashes ‘McCain machine’ during CPAC appearance
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake continued her affront of John McCain during the Conservative Political Action Conference summit in Dallas on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Thunderstorms possibilities in the metro Phoenix forecast throughout the week
Another set of storms are expected to pass through metro Phoenix this week, with the greatest chances of rain forecast for Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Man arrested in Arizona after traffic stop leads to over 26 pounds of fentanyl
A 53-year-old man was arrested last month after authorities discovered over 26 pounds of fentanyl in his truck during a traffic stop in northern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Silver Alert canceled for 72-year-old man with dementia found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled for a 72-year-old man diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's who was found in Chandler on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Aviation Department launches child care scholarship for airport workers
The Aviation Department launched the City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program to promote an added benefit for workers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022City of Tempe introduces tools to aid response to homelessness
The City of Tempe has developed new tools to those experiencing homelessness and other community members, according to a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Suspect arrested in Phoenix after month-long vehicle theft investigation
A suspect in a month-long vehicle theft investigation was arrested in Phoenix last week, the Arizona Department of Public Safety announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022Sunset Cyclery relocates to Anthem with grand opening set for late August
A retail bike shop in metro Phoenix relocated to an expanded storefront in Anthem last month, with a larger capacity for inventory and repairs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2022What police and car dealers recommend to deter catalytic converter theft
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that the number of catalytic converter theft claims to insurance companies jumped from 3,389 in 2019 to 14,433 in 2020 – a 325% increase.