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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2022Max the horse retires after 15 years serving the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
A horse that has served the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for the last 15 years is riding off into the sunset and calling it a career.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2022Peoria police arrest Glendale man accused of robbing banks, jewelry store
The Peoria Police Department with assistance from the FBI and other Valley law enforcement agencies arrested a Glendale man accused of robbing two banks and a jewelry store, authorities said on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 20223-year-old girl taken to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from pool in Phoenix
A 3-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition Tuesday after being pulled from a pool in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022MCSO searching for suspect who allegedly backed into patrol car while fleeing in West Valley
Authorities were looking for a suspect who allegedly backed into a patrol car while fleeing in the West Valley on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Arizona education department awards $1.8M to support Native American programs
The Arizona Department of Education on Tuesday awarded nearly $2 million to two programs that support Native American students and their families.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Lithium-ion battery recycling plant opens in Gilbert
Recyclers of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles activated the power Tuesday at its Gilbert manufacturing plant, putting a charge in the East Valley tech corridor.
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DAVE RAMSEY | May 17, 2022Dave Ramsey says: Sell the cars, reduce debt and keep your dignity
Get rid of most of your debt and take a big step toward gaining control of your income.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Mesa approves $1.6M property deal to serve up ‘restaurant incubator’
The Mesa City Council moved forward with plans to create a place where chefs and restaurant operators can learn the business.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Over 300 athletes with disabilities compete at Desert Challenge Games in Mesa this week
More than 300 athletes with disabilities from 12 countries are gathering in Mesa this week to compete in the Desert Challenge Games.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Country star Carrie Underwood announces tour stop at Glendale’s Gila River Arena
Country star Carrie Underwood announced Monday she will be performing in Glendale next year as part of her upcoming Denim & Rhinestones Tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 202212 escape fire burning through church in downtown Phoenix
A dozen people were evacuated without serious injury from a church fire in downtown Phoenix early Tuesday, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Northbound I-17 in north Phoenix to be closed overnight this week for light rail project
The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 in north Phoenix are set to be closed overnight starting Tuesday for work on Valley Metro's light rail northwest extension project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Phoenix Zoo welcomes 3-year-old Sumatran tiger named Raja
The Phoenix Zoo recently welcomed Raja, a male 3-year-old Sumatran tiger, from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022ADOT to present 5-year, $571M highway improvement plan for public opinion Friday
Five years and $571 million worth of highway construction projects in Arizona will be presented for public opinion at a hearing Friday in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2022Arizona man sentenced to 30 months behind bars in human smuggling case
An Arizona man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for human smuggling and placing in jeopardy the life of a person, authorities said on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Powerball ticket sold at Mesa Albertsons grocery store hits for $50K over the weekend
People who bought a Powerball ticket at a Mesa Albertsons grocery store for Saturday's drawing should check those numbers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Arizona Senate votes to open ethics investigation over Wendy Rogers’ post on Buffalo shooting
The Arizona Senate on Monday voted to open an ethics investigation over Wendy Rogers' social media post regarding the shooting in Buffalo over the weekend that left 10 dead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Celebrate National Barbecue Day with these metro Phoenix restaurants
It's the perfect day for barbecue lovers in metro Phoenix to indulge guilt-free. Here's where to eat for National Barbecue Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Best Buy to convert store near Paradise Valley Mall into outlet
Big-box electronics retailer Best Buy announced plans to open an outlet store in Phoenix later this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022MCSO divers recover body of 18-year-old from Lake Pleasant
Authorities have recovered the body of swimmer who went under at Lake Pleasant near Peoria on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Silver Alert canceled after Phoenix woman with medical condition found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday night after a missing Phoenix woman with cognitive problems was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Gilbert couple welcomes quadruplets at Phoenix hospital following complex delivery
The Crandell family in Gilbert has grown by four after recently welcoming quadruplets at a Valley hospital and the babies are finally at home after spending 10 weeks in a nursery intensive care unit following a complex delivery.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Buckeye Elementary School District given ‘Lighthouse’ designation
The Buckeye Elementary School District was selected as one of 13 in the nation to be named a Learning 2025 Lighthouse District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2022Immersive Monet and The Impressionists coming to Phoenix this summer
A new art exhibit is debuting in Phoenix this summer, providing art lovers the chance to immerse themselves in works of inspirational figures.