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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2022Here’s a map of Fourth of July events taking place across metro Phoenix
Fourth of July is one of the staples of summer and there are plenty of events occurring around the metro Phoenix area where you can celebrate America's birthday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2022Grand Canyon National Park tourism generated $710 million for local economy in 2021
Tourism in Grand Canyon National Park brought in $710 million for the local economy in 2021, according to a report released Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2022AAA Arizona expects Fourth of July travel to return to near pre-pandemic levels
AAA Arizona expects travel over the Fourth of July holiday to return to near pre-pandemic levels this year, despite high prices at the pump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2022Landlords asked to help solve homelessness through new Maricopa County initiative
The number of people experiencing homelessness is rising in Maricopa County, and with it the need for affordable housing. Enter Threshold, which intends to change the housing dynamic by inviting landlords to be part of the solution.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2022Arizona cities exchange fireworks for other showy July Fourth displays
A few Arizona cities plan to light up the night sky without fireworks to celebrate Independence Day this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2022Crews take on 4 fires in 2 hours as storms move across Phoenix
Phoenix firefighters responded to a flurry of fires over a two-hour span Sunday as thunderstorms moved across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2022Passing on gas: Biden’s gas-tax holiday gets cool reception in Arizona
While some states have already moved to temporarily suspend their gas taxes, Arizona is not one of them – nor is it likely to adopt the president’s plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 20224 booked for disorderly conduct following Saturday’s Roe v. Wade protest at Arizona Capitol
Four people were booked on charges including trespassing after crowds dispersed following Saturday's protest at the Arizona State Capitol.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2022Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from June 24-26
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2022Flash flood warning issued in Maricopa County amid monsoon storms
A flash flood warning was issued for Maricopa County on Sunday until 8:29 p.m. due to expected rain and wind in the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2022Phoenix police investigating stabbing that leaves 2 injured at apartment complex
Police are investigating a stabbing that left two injured after a confrontation with their neighbor Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 20222 men shot and killed after committing home invasion in Phoenix
Phoenix police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead after they forced their way into a home, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2022Goodyear police search for suspects in shooting death of 19-year-old man
Police are in the early stages of a homicide investigation after a 19-year-old man died from a gunshot wound at a party in Goodyear in May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2022Phoenix police seek information on death of man found shot on bridge near I-10
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found shot to death on a bridge that goes over the I-10 freeway in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2022About 100 people tried to get into Arizona Senate, tear gas used at protest after abortion ruling
Upwards of 100 people tried to get into the Arizona Senate building and tear gas had to be used at a protest in downtown Phoenix Friday night following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortions, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2022Arizona state Sen. Nancy Barto provides updates to state abortion law
Arizona state Sen. Nancy Barto provided clarity on Arizona abortion law following the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 20221 child dead, brother in critical condition in Glendale drowning incident
One child is dead and another is in critical condition after a drowning incident in Glendale on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2022Mesa police shooting results in non-life threatening injuries to suspect
Two Mesa police officers were involved in a shooting Friday night at 8100 E University but did not suffer any injuries, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2022Arizona to get $52K in settlement with Carnival Cruise Line over data breach
Arizona will receive just over $52,000 as part of a multistate settlement with Carnival Cruise Line over a data breach.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2022Scottsdale Community College launching new pharmacy tech training program
Scottsdale Community College announced this week the launch of a pharmacy technician training program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2022KTAR News celebrates 100th anniversary with first pitch, national anthem at Diamondbacks game
KTAR News 92.3 FM (KTAR) celebrated its 100th anniversary of being the Trusted Voice of the Valley with throwing the first pitch and singing the national anthem at the Diamondbacks game on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2022Man arrested after police find his photo on slain Glendale woman’s cellphone
Police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a Glendale woman who photographed the suspect before her death.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2022Arizona’s political leaders react to Supreme Court abortion ruling
Many of Arizona's political leaders at the state and federal levels shared their reactions to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 20222 children die in street-sweeper crash at I-10, Loop 101 in West Valley
Two children were killed and their mother seriously injured early Friday on a West Valley freeway when the street sweeper she was driving crashed off an overhead ramp.