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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2022For now, judge leaves migrant pandemic limits in place for Arizona, 23 other states
Arizona and 23 other states await a judge's ruling on their challenge to the Biden administration's plan to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2022Phoenix opens funding for companies interested in water conservation projects
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday voted to open funding as part of a new program for companies that want to take part in water conservation projects.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2022Mesa police arrest 3 suspected of stealing ATMs, construction equipment
Three men suspected of pulling off a series of ATM thefts in the East Valley were arrested earlier this month, police in Mesa said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2022US 60, Interstate 10 closures among restrictions on Valley freeways this weekend
The continued closure of a portion of U.S. 60 in Tempe due to a water main break, as well as a closure of Interstate 10 in the West Valley, are among the restrictions on metro Phoenix freeways this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2022Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for May 13-15
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs, Eric Church visits Gila River Arena and Yoga In The Outfield at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick are just a few things to do in the Valley this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2022Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns Saturday in Arizona after pandemic break
After a two-year break forced by the COVID pandemic, the Stamp out Hunger food drive returns to Arizona and across the country Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022Phoenix police arrest man allegedly connected to 11 drive-by shootings
Phoenix police announced Thursday the arrest of a 24-year-old man suspected of being connected to 11 drive-by shootings in south and west Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022Phoenix police ID suspect in bomb threat investigation near Arizona Center
Phoenix police released the identity of a man arrested in connection with a bomb threat investigation near the downtown Arizona Center on Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022KTAR News wins trio of 2022 Regional Murrow Awards, including overall excellence
KTAR News 92.3 FM won three 2022 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards on Thursday, including one for overall excellence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022Here’s what a KTAR News reporter witnessed during Arizona’s first execution since 2014
Arizona's first execution in nearly eight years occurred Wednesday and KTAR News reporter Taylor Tasler was one of three media witnesses invited to the proceedings. Here's what she witnessed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022Interim Maricopa County attorney announces leadership team
Interim Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced her leadership team Wednesday as she holds the office until later this year when a special election takes place to determine who will serve the remainder of Allister Adel's term.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022Cinnaholic vegan dessert shop opening this month at Tempe Marketplace
Vegan dessert shop Cinnaholic announced Wednesday it plans to open a new location at Tempe Marketplace this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022Phoenix Zoo welcomes new adult orangutan from zoo in Nebraska
The Phoenix Zoo announced Wednesday it has welcomed a new resident as a 16-year-old male Bornean orangutan comes to the Valley from a zoo in Nebraska.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2022Developers plan Verrado town center marketplace in Buckeye
A retail center is coming to the Verrado master-planned community in Buckeye, the developers announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2022Phoenix man charged after 178,000 fentanyl pills, other drugs, guns found
A Phoenix man was charged after 178,000 fentanyl pills, other drugs and multiple guns were found following a search, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 20223-year-old boy taken to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from pool
A 3-year-old boy was taken to the hospital on Wednesday in critical condition after being pulled from a backyard pool in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2022McClintock Drive/US 60 overpass in Tempe reopened after evaluation from water line break
The McClintock Drive overpass at the U.S. 60 was reopened Wednesday after being closed temporarily in both directions as crews evaluated potential cracking in some bridge column supports where there was standing water from the recent water line break.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2022Man crossing Glendale street killed in hit-and-run collision
A man crossing a street in Glendale was killed in a hit-and-run collision early Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2022
Waymo announces launch of ride-hailing service tester program in downtown Phoenix
Autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo on Tuesday announced the launch of its new tester program in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2022Jeri Williams looking for someone who’s ‘all in’ as next Phoenix police chief
After recently announcing her retirement as Phoenix police chief, Jeri Williams said she's looking for her replacement to be someone who's willing to be all in.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2022Multi-jurisdiction operation ends in dozens of arrests across Valley
A multi-jurisdiction law enforcement operation targeting suspects seeking illegal sex acts online resulted in the arrests of 29 people across the Valley, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2022Arizona Game and Fish Department accepting applications for 2022 fall hunts
The Arizona Game and Fish Department announced Tuesday that applications for the 2022 fall hunts are now being accepted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2022Phoenix man sentenced to 10 years for armed robberies
A Phoenix man was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to two counts of armed bank robbery, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2022Phoenix police arrest man suspected of strangling woman to death on bus
Phoenix police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a man who is suspected of strangling a woman to death on a bus, authorities said.