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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2022Maricopa County offers bonuses to temporary election workers
Maricopa County announced last week it would offer temporary election workers a bonus as a way to help ensure enough staffing for the upcoming elections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2022‘Real Wild and Woody’ festival hits Bell Bank Park in August
Beer enthusiasts can celebrate 30 years of craft beer in Arizona with the "Real Wild and Woody" beer festival coming to Bell Bank Park on Aug. 6.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2022Glendale fire personnel respond to 3 blazes believed to be firework-related
Glendale firefighters responded to three fires, all of which are believed to be firework-related in a span of 12 hours, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2022City of Phoenix adds 12 weeks of paid parental leave for employees
The city of Phoenix announced on Friday it would begin providing paid parental leave to some employees starting in the fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2022Dave & Buster’s coming to Queen Creek Marketplace
Queen Creek Marketplace announced Thursday that Dave & Buster’s has begun construction on a new location at the East Valley shopping center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2022Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 1-3
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2022Silver Alert canceled for 86-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was canceled Sunday night for an 86-year-old woman named Ruth Charlene Davidson who last seen in driving in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2022Two men dead following shooting at Phoenix bar over weekend
Two men are dead and one was arrested early Sunday after a shooting took place at a Phoenix bar and grill, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2022
Phoenix establishments named on DoorDash’s 100 most loved restaurants
DoorDash released The 100 Most Loved All-Stars Restaurant on its app and two different Phoenix establishments made the list.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2022Phoenix police investigating shooting that leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
Police are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that left one man dead and injured two others, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2022Silver Alert canceled for 90-year-old man last seen in Sun City West
A Silver Alert issued Saturday night for a missing 90-year-old man last seen in Sun City West was canceled, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2022Police investigating homicide of 42-year-old man in south Phoenix
Police are investigating the homicide of a 42-year-old man who was found shot in his front yard in south Phoenix, authorities said Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2022Police exchange late-night gunfire with man on Phoenix street
Police in Phoenix exchanged gunfire with a man late Thursday and later found him wounded at a home, where they took him into custody.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2022Mesa police shoot at suspect who allegedly fled traffic stop; suspect outstanding
Mesa police fired shots at a suspect early Saturday after they allegedly fled during a traffic stop, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2022Silver Alert canceled for 67-year-old woman last seen in Mesa
A Silver Alert was canceled Saturday morning for a 67-year-old woman last seen in Mesa, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2022Hot weather, clear skies forecast for Valley over Fourth of July weekend
People likely won't have to worry about the monsoon season putting a damper on Independence Day celebrations this weekend in the Valley, but temperatures will continue to be in the triple digits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2022Scammers target Valley residents with jury duty fraud scheme
The Maricopa County Superior Court said scammers are tricking Valley residents over the phone into paying up to avoid arrest and fines for not showing up for jury duty.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2022Mesa man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual conduct with a minor
A Mesa man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to having sexual conduct with a minor, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2022Arizona Sens. Karen Fann, Kelly Townsend subpoenaed by DOJ over Jan. 6 insurrection
Republican Arizona Sens. Karen Fann and Kelly Townsend have been subpoenaed by the Department of Justice regarding a probe into alleged actions by former President Donald Trump's campaign surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2022Memorial service for fallen Yavapai County sergeant to be held at arena
A memorial service for fallen Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Richard Lopez was scheduled for next week at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2022Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest national parks ease fire restrictions
Increased monsoon activity in the Arizona has resulted in a pair of the state's national parks easing fire restrictions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2022Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for July 1-3
Need something to do? Here's a look at some of the biggest events happening around the metro Phoenix area for the weekend of July 1-3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2022No Valley freeway closures scheduled over Fourth of July weekend
People will be able to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend without having to worry about any scheduled Valley freeway closures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 1, 2022Police seize illegal fireworks from 2 Mesa locations in past week
Large quantities of illegal fireworks were seized by police from two different locations in Mesa over the past week, authorities said Thursday.