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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Semiconductor material company to open new factory in Chandler
A company that makes materials for semiconductors announced Tuesday a new factory would open in Chandler, supporting the local microchip industry as well as creating more than 100 jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2022The ‘Friends’ Experience opens in Phoenix next month; tickets on sale Thursday
People who have always wanted to step into the New York apartments and other locations from the hit television show "Friends" will have their chance next month right here in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2022Triple Twist jackpot ticket worth over $2M sold at Goodyear gas station
A ticket that hit the $2.15 million jackpot in Saturday’s Triple Twist lottery drawing was sold at a West Valley QuikTrip.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 202214-year-old crossing street in Avondale fatally struck by vehicle
A teenage boy crossing a West Valley street was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2022Phoenix police officer survives head-on collision, returns to patrol 1 year later
Phoenix police on Tuesday celebrated the patrol return of an officer who nearly died after a head-on wreck with a drunk driver a year ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2022
COVID inpatient numbers climb while Arizona sets record for new cases
The amount of inpatients with COVID-19 in Arizona hospitals has increased for 11 consecutive days, and the state reported a record number of new cases on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 2022Arizona revenue department to hold auction of unclaimed property next week
The Arizona Department of Revenue announced it will hold an auction next week of unclaimed property items from abandoned safe deposit boxes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 12, 20222 East Valley cities among the best places in the nation to find a job, per WalletHub
A personal finance website found two East Valley cities are among the top 20 places in the nation to find a job in 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Thunderbirds at Waste Management Phoenix Open continue to give back to charities
KTAR’s Community Spotlight this month focuses on the nonprofit group Thunderbirds and what they've accomplished for the Waste Management Open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022
No charges yet against ex-Arizona prison director after Tempe police standoff
Charges have not yet been filed after the former director of Arizona’s prison system pointed his gun at police during a standoff at his Tempe home last week, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Glendale hires firm to lead post-Coyotes makeover of Gila River Arena
The city of Glendale announced Monday it has hired a global architectural and engineering firm to reshape the primary focus of Gila River Arena after the Arizona Coyotes vacate the venue.
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DAY & NIGHT AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND PLUMBING | Jan 11, 2022HVAC upkeep in Arizona saves money, keeps families prepared in the long run
Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 202214-year-old Mesa boy with autism found safe; Silver Alert canceled
A Silver Alert was canceled Tuesday after a 14-year-old Mesa boy with autism was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Trump rally Saturday in Arizona to include Lake, Biggs, Gosar, Lesko
U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and Debbie Lesko, and gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake are scheduled to appear at former President Donald Trump's rally southeast of Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Arizona surpasses 1.5M documented COVID-19 cases, nears 25,000 deaths
Arizona surpassed 1.5 million documented COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and closed in on the 25,000 mark for deaths from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Wounded Phoenix officer opens eyes, ‘has been a miracle,’ wife says
The Phoenix police officer critically wounded in a shooting last month has opened his eyes and responds with facial expressions, according to his wife, who called Tyler Moldovan's progress "a miracle."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Take a hike! Arizona State Parks offering free admission on MLK Jr. Day
Arizonans who visit any state park Monday will get in free in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the parks system said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Closure of Florence prison continues as Eloy facility selected to house up to 2,706 prisoners
The process of shuttering Arizona’s oldest state prison continues as an Eloy correctional center was selected to house 2,706 adult prisoners from the aging Florence facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 11, 2022Valley Metro introduces new fleet of light rail vehicles
Valley Metro on Monday debuted three new vehicles for its light rail system as part of an upgraded fleet that will be introduced gradually.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2022Silver Alert canceled after 64-year-old man with cognitive delay found safe in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was canceled Friday after a 64-year-old man with a cognitive delay who was last seen in Phoenix was found safe by patrol officers, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2022Arizona corrections department offering booster shots to inmates
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 surges across Arizona, the state's corrections department recently announced it would offer booster shots to inmates who have been fully vaccinated against the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2022Chandler couple dead in apparent murder-suicide, police say
Authorities believe a Chandler man fatally shot his wife Sunday morning before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide at the couple’s home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2022
Watch: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey gives his last State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is giving his eighth and final State of the State address at 2 p.m. Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2022Phoenix ZooLights rolls into final week of annual holiday attraction
The Phoenix Zoo's colorful yearly holiday lights display is ending this week, with the drive-thru option finishing up Tuesday and walk-thru on Saturday.