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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2022Phoenix police chief tells Senate resources, reform needed to fight gun violence
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams urged senators Wednesday to devote more resources to law enforcement agencies to help fight the rising incidents of gun violence among youths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Fantasy 5 Jackpot ticket worth $84,000 sold in Tempe
One lucky Fantasy 5 player in the Valley hit the jackpot Thursday night and holds a ticket that is worth $84,000.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Structure fire, gas leak closes Scottsdale Road in Old Town
A structure fire with a gas leak closed Scottsdale Road in Old Town on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022FBI seeking help locating suspect accused of robbing Glendale bank
The FBI is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect accused of a robbing a Glendale bank last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Kitt Peak Observatory, Arizona tribal community evacuated for wildfire
The Kitt Peak National Observatory and a nearby tribal community in southern Arizona have been evacuated because of an encroaching wildfire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Phoenix cancels July Fourth fireworks events, blames supply chain issues
Citing supply chain issues, the city of Phoenix has canceled its three July Fourth fireworks events this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Crews keep Arizona wildfires fires in check despite hot, dry conditions
Crews have been keeping two northern Arizona wildfires in check in recent days, and help from Mother Nature could be on the way.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022West Valley babysitter arrested after 1-year-old nearly drowns
A toddler was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday night and his babysitter arrested after he nearly drowned during a bath at her West Valley home, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Special Olympics Arizona athletes win 44 medals at USA Games
Special Olympics Arizona athletes took home 44 medals at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando that concluded on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for June 17-19
Need something to do? Here's a look at some of the biggest events happening around the metro Phoenix area for the weekend of June 17-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Multiple I-10 closures to hinder Valley drivers this weekend
Valley drivers will have to detour around multiple closures on Interstate 10 this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2022Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express set grand opening celebration at Arizona Mills
Hamburger chain Fatburger, with sister wing brand Buffalo's Express, is set to hold a grand opening celebration this month for its new location at Arizona Mills in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Parts of 2 Arizona national forests closing because of extreme wildfire danger
Parts of two northern Arizona national forests are closing to visitors temporarily to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Former Gilbert teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student
A former Gilbert teacher was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Powerball ticket worth $50,000 sold at gas station in Glendale
Check those lottery tickets because one lucky winner in Glendale is set to add five figures to their financial portfolio.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Arizona man sentenced to prison for refusing to pay taxes for 15 years
An Arizona man was sentenced on Monday to a year and one day in prison after he plead guilty to tax evasion, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issues emergency declaration for Pipeline Fire
Gov. Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency for the Pipeline Fire in northern Arizona on Thursday, providing additional resources for response and recovery efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says gun agreement succeeds for Arizona
A bipartisan agreement on gun safety legislation meets U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's two main objectives, saving lives and protecting Second Amendment rights, the Arizona Democrat said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Officials expect increased activity at Pipeline, Haywire fires near Flagstaff
Officials were expecting increased activity Thursday for two northern Arizona wildfires that calmed down in recent days after spreading rapidly earlier in the week.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Watch: House panel hearings resume on Jan. 6 attack at US Capitol
The U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues hearings Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Phoenix man sentenced to 80 months for lying on form during gun purchase
A Phoenix man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for lying while attempting to purchase a handgun, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Here are tips on how to drive during monsoon storms in Arizona
With monsoon season underway in the Valley, drivers are reminded to "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" when storm activity reduces visibility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2022Ambiente landscape hotel coming soon to Sedona to offer range of restorative treatments
As the Ambiente landscape hotel in Sedona prepares for opening later this year, new details about what the property will feature have emerged.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2022Dutch Bros Coffee opening first location in Avondale on Thursday
Dutch Bros Coffee is growing its presence in the West Valley, opening its first location in Avondale on Thursday.