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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2022Watermelon Fire in northern Arizona closes I-17 for several hours
A wildfire in northern Arizona closed Interstate 17 in both directions for several hours Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 20224 people hospitalized after collision between U-Haul and SUV in Phoenix
Four people, including a nine-year-old female, were transported to a hospital after a crash between an SUV and U-Haul in Phoenix on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 20222 dead, 3 detained after shooting at night club in Mesa
Two people are dead after a shooting occurred at a night club in Mesa early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2022Tucson woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for drug trafficking
A Tucson woman was sentenced to prison for involvement in drug trafficking, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2022Level 1 Arcade Bar, Copper City Spirits coming to downtown Mesa
Two businesses purchased property on Wednesday in downtown Mesa to bring more restaurants and entertainment to the East Valley city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2022Silver Alert canceled for man last seen Friday in Sun City
A Silver Alert was canceled for a man that was last seen on Friday in Sun City, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2022Scottsdale, Gilbert ranked among best U.S. cities to raise family, per WalletHub
A personal finance website ranked Scottsdale and Gilbert in the top 20 for best cities to raise a family in the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2022Phoenix launches dashboard to show city’s performance metrics
The city of Phoenix unveiled the City Manager's Performance Dashboard on Friday to provide information to the public.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 20221 dead, 8 injured in north Phoenix shooting; police investigation underway
Nine people were shot at a gathering at a strip mall in north Phoenix early Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2022Unique apartment built with repurposed steel shipping containers opens in Phoenix
A unique apartment building in downtown Phoenix built with repurposed steel shipping containers has opened, design-build firm Local Studio said this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Home developer partners buy 836 acres of land in Surprise for $111.7M
Three home developers closed on a purchase of 836 acres of land Friday in Surprise for $111.7 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Chair of Arizona utility regulators says power grid in shape for summer
The head of the Arizona state agency that regulates public utilities said power grid operators are prepared for the demands hot weather will bring, especially in metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Woman from Canada dies while hiking out of Grand Canyon
A 41-year-old woman from Canada died Thursday evening while hiking at Grand Canyon National Park, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022MCSO trying to identify black vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run in Mesa
Authorities are trying to identify the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian in Mesa last weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Overnight fire damages scrapyard near downtown Phoenix
Fire at a Phoenix scrapyard near downtown brought crews and employees together in mop-up duty early Friday, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Southbound Loop 303 in Goodyear reopens after Friday morning crash
A crash closed part of southbound Loop 303 in the West Valley on Friday, slowing traffic for most of the morning rush.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Water bottle donations sought to help vulnerable Valley residents amid summer heat
As temperatures in the Valley climb into the triple-digits, collection campaigns are underway for water bottles to help vulnerable residents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022I-10 closures, including near Phoenix airport, among weekend Valley freeway restrictions
Multiple Interstate 10 closures, including near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, will hinder drivers on Valley freeways this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for June 3-5
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 3-5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Follow your nose to one of these Valley spots on National Doughnut Day
If you’re a fan of doughnuts, then you probably already know Friday is National Doughnut Day. Here are popular places in the Valley where you can get your fix of the tasty little cakes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2022Phoenix awarded up to $7 million in federal grants to improve 2 railroad crossings
Two busy railroad crossings in Phoenix will undergo over $7 million in safety enhancements, funded by the federal government ad help from the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2022Reel deal: No license needed Saturday for Arizona Free Fishing Day
Here’s a reel deal to lure in anglers from the Arizona Game and Fish Department: Saturday is Free Fishing Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2022
Arizona sixth-grader ties for 9th place in Scripps National Spelling Bee
An Arizona sixth-grader on Thursday tied for 9th place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2022Man arrested after allegedly shooting at Buckeye police officer
A man was arrested after shooting at a Buckeye police officer on Thursday morning, authorities said.