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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2022Phoenix rescuers hoist injured worker out of construction site trench
Rescue technicians successfully removed an injured man from a trench at a construction site near downtown Phoenix on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2022Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Phoenix street
A hit-and-run driver killed a man walking a Phoenix street early Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2022Bunny Balloon Blast to take over Salt River Fields for Easter celebration
Salt River Fields will become the place for all ages to celebrate Easter, with the inaugural Bunny Balloon Blast taking place on April 15-16.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2022Arizona Lottery adds third weekly drawing for The Pick
The Arizona Lottery announced a third weekly drawing for The Pick will take place on Monday nights.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2022Man injured in Buckeye shooting last month dies, suspect faces first-degree homicide charge
A man injured in a shooting in Buckeye last month has died and the suspect faces multiple charges including first-degree homicide, authorities said Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2022Man faces up to 44 years in prison after pleading guilty to 2020 shooting at Westgate in Glendale
A 22-year-old man faces between 19 and 44 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2020 shooting at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale that left three people injured.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2022Arizona and 2 other states sue President Biden to stop end of Title 42 COVID border limits
Arizona joined two other states Monday to file a lawsuit against President Joe Biden for lifting the ban on asylum-seekers at the U.S-Mexico border that is based on public health policy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2022US Attorney for Arizona Gary Restaino to serve on attorney general’s advisory committee
The top federal law enforcement officer in Arizona was appointed last week to serve on Attorney General Merrick Garland's advisory committee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2022Arizona Gives Day returns this week to help raise money for nonprofits across the state
Arizona Gives Day returns this week after a record-breaking event in 2021 when millions of dollars was raised for nonprofits across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2022Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 1-3
One of the largest restaurant and sports bars in the state opening at Bell Bank Park in Mesa is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2022US 60 westbound reopened near Loop 101 in Tempe after fatal crash
The westbound lanes of the U.S. 60 have reopened Sunday evening near the Loop 101 transition ramp in Tempe after being closed due to a crash, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2022Southbound Interstate 17 reopened near Black Canyon City following brush fire
The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City have reopened after the highway was closed for nearly two hours Sunday afternoon for a brush fire, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2022Police investigating homicide that left 39-year-old man dead in Phoenix
Police are investigating a homicide that left a 39-year-old man dead in Phoenix on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2022Phoenix police investigate fatal collision involving 66-year-old bicyclist
Police are investigating a hit-and-run fatal collision that involved a bicyclist in Phoenix late on Saturday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2022Rachel Mitchell becomes second in GOP to qualify for Maricopa County attorney special election
Chief Deputy Rachel Mitchell got the necessary signatures to add another Republican name on the ballot for the upcoming special election to replace Allister Adel as Maricopa County attorney on Saturday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2022Celebrate Mesa returns to Pioneer Park for Earth Day party
Celebrate Mesa returns for a free family friendly party at Pioneer Park in what will Celebrate Earth Day with live music and activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2022Phoenix police investigate homicide that left a 21-year-old man dead
Phoenix police are conducting an investigation after a shooting left a 21-year-old man dead early Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2022Police investigate fatal collision involving 63-year-old bicyclist in Phoenix
Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a 63-year-old bicyclist that occurred in Phoenix on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2022Silver Alert canceled for missing 64-year-old woman last seen in Mesa
A Silver Alert was canceled Saturday morning for a missing 64-year-old woman who was last seen around 7:30 a.m. in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2022Blankets of color harder to find during Arizona’s subpar wildflower season
Arizonans won’t have much luck finding many poppies this year. And some experts fear the future will have fewer Mexican and California poppies – as well as lupine, chicory, fiddlenecks and a host of other wildflowers – as the Southwest continues to heat up and dry out.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2022Avondale’s KidFest returns to Friendship Park for fun-filled April 9
Friendship Park will soon become a paradise to kids on April 9 as part of the Avondale KidFest that is back again this year for more fun.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 20223-year-old girl in critical condition after being pulled from pool in west Phoenix
A 3-year-old girl was in critical condition Friday after being pulled from a pool in west Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2022Arizona AG Brnovich believes Biden administration’s legal analysis ‘flawed’ on new transgender law
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is prepared to go to court with the Biden administration over a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Doug Ducey that restrict transgender surgeries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2022Thieves steal gas, damage Phoenix animal rescue van for 2nd time
For the second time in less than two weeks, thieves took gas from a van belonging to a Phoenix animal rescue organization, this time doing real damage.