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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Interstate 17 in north Phoenix
A suspect was arrested Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a man in north Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022Suspects in shooting of Phoenix officer indicted on first-degree murder charges
Two men accused of shooting a Phoenix police officer earlier this month have been indicted on three felony charges each, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022Peoria joins other Valley cities in implementing first stage of drought management plan
Peoria on Wednesday became the latest Valley city to announce implementation of the first stage of its drought management plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022MCAO fires prosecutor who falsely charged protest suspects
The longtime Maricopa County Attorney's Office prosecutor whose charges against people arrested at a 2020 protest came under intense scrutiny was officially fired this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022Police investigate over-the-counter laxative tampering incident at Scottsdale Walmart
Police said they are investigating a drug tampering incident involving over-the-counter laxatives sold at a Scottsdale Walmart.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022Missing Valley man found safe; Silver Alert canceled
A Phoenix man missing for weeks was found safe Wednesday, said authorities, who canceled a Silver Alert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022
Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidates square off in contentious debate
Arizona's four remaining Republican candidates for governor took the stage Wednesday night in a contentious televised debate that covered various topics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022Suspect identified in officer-involved shooting with Mesa police on Friday
The suspect in an officer-involved shooting with Mesa police on Friday was identified and booked on multiple charges, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 202222 indicted after investigation of south Phoenix criminal street gang
An investigation of a criminal street gang operating in south Phoenix resulted in 22 indictments for various drug charges, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 30, 2022Historic Downtown Glendale set to hold 16th annual Christmas in July event
Christmas is just under six months away, but shops and restaurants in downtown Glendale are giving people an early taste of the holiday season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2022Dust storm moves into Valley ahead of expected overnight thunderstorms
A dust storm was spotted Wednesday afternoon in the southeast Valley ahead of anticipated thunderstorms overnight.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2022Town of Gilbert promotes assistant Rob Duggan to fire chief
The town of Gilbert announced Wednesday that Assistant Chief Rob Duggan has been promoted to serve as the next fire chief.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2022Flags to fly half-staff on 9th anniversary of Granite Mountain Hotshots’ deaths
Flags on Arizona state buildings will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, the ninth anniversary of the deaths of 19 firefighters in the Yarnell Hill Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 20221 killed at Goodyear home; suspect taken into custody
A West Valley woman was arrested Tuesday, suspected of killing a man at a Goodyear home hours after an argument.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 29, 2022Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputy killed in shooting with suspect, who is in custody
A Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputy was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting with a suspect, who was taken into custody, authorities said.