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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2022Power back on across area of Pinal County hit hard by monsoon storms
The power was fully restored by Wednesday morning in an area of Pinal County hit hard by monsoon storms Sunday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2022Arizona GOP censures House Speaker Rusty Bowers
The Arizona Republican Party's executive committee censured House Speaker Rusty Bowers on Tuesday night, calling him "unfit to serve" the party's platform or will of the voters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2022Arizona Taco Festival returns in November at new Mesa home after hiatus
The Arizona Taco Festival is set to return this November after a two-year hiatus, offering more than 100 different tacos to try and various other attractions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2022Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee seeking 5,000 volunteers to assist in lead-up to game
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is seeking 5,000 volunteers to serve as ambassadors in the lead-up to the February game in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2022El Mirage debuts new library repurposed from old firehouse
The city of El Mirage on Tuesday cut the ribbon on a new library that was repurposed from an old firehouse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Phoenix man charged with assaulting officer during human trafficking arrest
A Phoenix man was charged with assaulting an officer during a human trafficking arrest, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Thousands in Pinal County still cut off from power after storm damage
Over 7,000 power customers south of metro Phoenix are still unplugged Tuesday, after monsoon storms brought down transmission towers and lines earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Officer fatally shoots suspect armed with knife at west Phoenix mental health facility
An officer fatally shot a suspect at a mental health facility in west Phoenix on Tuesday after the man allegedly approached with a knife.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Police ask public for tips about shooting outside Gilbert restaurant
Police in Gilbert are asking the public for tips about a shooting that took place outside Sandbar Mexican Grill in May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022State Route 87 partially reopens north of Mesa after power lines fall during storm
Part of an East Valley freeway shut down because of storm damage reopened Tuesday, Arizona transportation officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022New restaurant and nightlife concept coming to Mill Avenue in Tempe
The popular Mill Avenue in Tempe will be getting a new restaurant and nightlife concept this August inside the former El Hefe space.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Arizona Motor Vehicle Division adds 4 more specialty license plates
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division on Monday announced the addition of four more specialty license plates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Tonto, Prescott national forests ease fire restrictions due to increased monsoon activity
The remaining national forests in Arizona with heightened fire restrictions have eased regulations amid increased monsoon activity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport adds service for customers who are blind or have low vision
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday announced it has added a service to assist customers who are blind or have low vision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2022Prescott Valley to foot public safety bill for former President Donald Trump’s rally
Prescott Valley officials expect crowds this week when former President Donald Trump holds a political rally there, but what they don’t expect is payment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022Search crews find body of man who jumped off fishing boat at Lake Pleasant
Search crews on Monday found the body of a man who jumped off a fishing boat at Lake Pleasant and never resurfaced, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022Rescue helicopter flies apparent heart attack victim off Phoenix hiking trail
Phoenix rescue crews used a helicopter to carry an apparent heart attack victim off a Piestewa Peak trail on Monday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022State Route 87 closed north of Mesa after storms bring down power lines
A section of an East Valley highway remained closed Monday morning after overnight monsoon storms pounded the area, according to Arizona transportation officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022Overnight monsoon storms knock out power to over 71,000 in Valley
Overnight monsoon storms knocked out power and left thousands in the dark across metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 20222 Valley breweries partnering to host Oktoberfest in downtown Chandler
A pair of local breweries are partnering to put on an Oktoberfest event in downtown Chandler this fall, featuring many attractions the German festival is known for.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022Multiple Arizona cities ranked among nation’s sweatiest
Arizona's hot weather is described as "dry heat," but that doesn't stop the state from having some of the sweatiest cities in the nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2022Museum of Illusions coming to Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale
A unique attraction coming to Arizona Boardwalk at Talking Stick in Scottsdale this fall will allow people to take mind-bending photos while learning about science.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2022Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 15-17
Many Arizona counties now having high COVID-19 community levels is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2022Suspects in Anthem armed robbery arrested in California after car chase
Two suspects in an armed robbery that took place at an Anthem jewelry store earlier this week were found in California after a car chase early Saturday morning, authorities said.