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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2022Phoenix woman killed boyfriend who was assaulting her, police say
Officers responded to a call around 3:30 a.m. Saturday where they found an adult male with a gunshot wound.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2022Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from June 17-19
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jun 19, 2022More containment reached in Arizona wildfires following weekend storms
Following the first weekend of monsoon storms in Arizona, fire crews worked to reach more containment of wildfires burning across the state Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2022Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show returns to Glendale in July
People will be able to shop unique handmade items from nearly 100 local artisans when the largest home show in the Southwest returns to Glendale in July.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2022Crews continue battle against Contreras wildfire in southern Arizona
ire crews continued work to contain a lightning-caused wildfire in southern Arizona on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2022East Valley sees first rain of monsoon season
Those in the East Valley saw measurable rain Saturday, marking the first storm of Arizona's monsoon season in metro Phoenix this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 20222 dead after plane crashes near Buckeye airport
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a plane crashed in Buckeye early Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2022Silver Alert canceled for 78-year-old man found in Pinal County
A Silver Alert was issued Friday night for a 78-year-old man who was last seen in Avondale, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2022Stand-up paddleboarding resumes this weekend at Tempe Town Lake
People can once again participate in stand-up paddleboarding at Tempe Town Lake starting this weekend after the activity was restricted just over a week ago, the city said.
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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.