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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022New police video shows officers go head-to-head in shootout with suspect in Phoenix neighborhood
Police on Tuesday released video of a daytime shootout last month between officers and a suspect in a Phoenix neighborhood.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Arizona politicians react to gun control bill passing US House
Arizona politicians in the U.S. House reacted Wednesday after a wide-ranging gun control bill passed mostly along party lines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Arizona Republicans Kari Lake, Mark Finchem sue over ballot tabulation machines
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and state Rep. Mark Finchem filed a motion Wednesday for a preliminary injunction to stop the use of ballot tabulation machines in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Tucson-based Eegee’s selects new CEO, eyes expansion outside of Arizona
Tucson-based fast food chain Eegee's on Tuesday announced a new top executive and said expansion outside of Arizona could be coming in the future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Suspect arrested in shooting that injured bystander at Phoenix Walmart
An 18-year-old man was arrested for a shooting that wounded a bystander Tuesday in a Phoenix Walmart, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Community tips help Phoenix police nab suspect in brutal beating of phone store worker
Tips from the community helped police identify and arrest a man accused of brutally beating a Phoenix cellphone store employee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Poll finds Kari Lake losing ground to Karrin Taylor Robson in Arizona GOP governor race
A new poll of likely Republican voters shows governor's race front-runner Kari Lake is clinging to a narrow lead over Karrin Taylor Robson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Heat wave to close select Phoenix trails during day, activate relief stations around Valley
Select hiking trails in Phoenix will be closed during the day and a nonprofit organization is activating heat relief stations across the Valley as high temperatures are expected to surpass 110 degrees each day through the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022New Arizona law prohibits HOA from banning first responder, military flags
A new law allows Arizona residents who live under homeowner association rules to fly flags honoring first responders and military service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2022Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibition to make US debut in Phoenix
An immersive exhibition that takes people through the life of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is set to make its U.S. debut in Phoenix next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Suspect in 11 drive-by shootings in Phoenix indicted on 72 counts
A man suspected in 11 drive-by shootings in south and west Phoenix was indicted on 72 counts, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Silver Alert canceled after missing 18-year-old man with cognitive disability found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Tuesday after a missing 18-year-old man with a cognitive disability last seen in Phoenix was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Suspect arrested after allegedly flashing gun in Chandler, fleeing from police last week
A suspect wanted for allegedly flashing a gun outside a Chandler pizza restaurant last week and fleeing from police was arrested Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Arizona man arrested after threats to commit mass shootings at high school, police station, theater
An Arizona man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly threatened to commit mass shootings at a high school, police station and movie theater.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Phoenix police say fatal weekend shooting occurred at party promoted on social media
Police are warning parents about parties promoted on social media after a teenage girl was killed in Phoenix over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Woman walking on Phoenix street killed in hit-and-run crash
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision on a Phoenix street Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Pair of Phoenix cocktail bars nominated for annual Spirited Awards
A pair of Phoenix bars on Monday were named finalists for the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's 2022 Spirited Awards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Central Avenue to be closed at Salt River Bridge in Phoenix during next 3 weekends
Central Avenue will be closed at the Salt River Bridge in Phoenix during the next three weekends for reinforcement work as part of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022Man accused of assaulting border patrol agents in Arizona
A Mexican citizen was arrested last week after he allegedly assaulted border patrol agents in Arizona, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2022
After Uvalde, Arizona schools balance hard and soft deterrents to attacks
With little hope that state lawmakers will pass gun-control measures in the wake of the latest school shooting, Arizona educators find themselves balancing the competing goals of hardening schools while making them welcoming places.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2022Authorities investigating drowning death of man in Tempe Town Lake
An investigation is underway for the drowning death of a homeless man who allegedly jumped into Tempe Town Lake while fleeing police last month, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2022Arizona man jailed after threatening ex-wife following argument over son’s schooling
An Arizona man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened his ex-wife with a gun Friday following an argument over the best school for their 5-year-old son.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2022Judge rejects Arizona Republican Party effort to eliminate most mail-in voting
An Arizona judge on Monday rejected a bid by the state Republican Party to eliminate most mail-in voting in the upcoming general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 20222 hospitalized, 2 detained after morning shooting in Phoenix
Two people were detained by police in Phoenix after a woman was critically wounded in a double shooting Monday morning, authorities said.