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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2022New 4-acre lake at Heroes Regional Park in Glendale now open
Grab those fishing poles as the new lake at Heroes Regional Park in Glendale opened on Thursday, the city announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2022Financial guidance company NerdWallet announces expansion into Scottsdale
Financial guidance company NerdWallet announced Thursday it would be opening an office in Scottsdale at the Lincoln Towne Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Scottsdale man indicted for alleged plot to kidnap ex, kill her dog
A Scottsdale man has been indicted and charged for allegedly hiring two men to kidnap his ex-girlfriend last year, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Arizonans to get over $58M from Navient student loan settlement
More than $58 million from a $1.85 billion national settlement with Navient, a student loan servicer accused of unfair and deceptive practices, is heading to Arizonans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Arizona COVID hospitalizations, deaths aren’t surging despite record caseloads
The omicron variant has pushed COVID-19 caseloads to record levels in Arizona, but hospitalizations and deaths haven’t seen a similar surge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Electric bike rider dies in Phoenix hit-and-run collision
Police in Phoenix said a man riding an electric bicycle was killed in a hit-and-run collision early Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Northern Arizona University program preparing students for future in hospitality industry
Northern Arizona University’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management is working to prepare students for a future in the hospitality industry as new positions continue to open up.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Closure of I-17 in north Phoenix the only major freeway restriction this weekend
There are not many scheduled restrictions on Valley freeways this weekend but a closure of Interstate 17 in north Phoenix will hinder drivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for Jan. 14-16
There's plenty to do in the Valley on this long weekend, from festivals to food markets and the return of the Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon. Here are some of the biggest events around the metro Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 14, 2022Here are the road closures for Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon
The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon returns to the Valley on Sunday and will bring its fair share of road closures throughout the day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Liberty Market in Gilbert to close for a month to renovate the restaurant
Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert will close for a renovation beginning Jan. 24 and lasting through the end of February.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Aircraft has landing gear issues at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport; no injuries reported
No injuries were reported after an aircraft crash landed at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport on Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Copper Canyon High School in Glendale locked down after suspect detained, gun found
Copper Canyon High School in Glendale was locked down Thursday after a suspect was located on campus and a gun was found after an altercation, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Here’s the full text of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s speech on voting rights, filibuster
Here's the full text of the 20-minute speech U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema delivered on the Senate floor on Thursday, as provided by the Arizona Democrat's office:
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Arizona becomes 11th state to report more than 25,000 COVID deaths
Arizona on Thursday became the 11th state to record more than 25,000 deaths from COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Toddler shot in Phoenix dies, father arrested on child abuse charge
A 2-year-old boy has died after being shot at a Phoenix apartment, and his father was arrested for allegedly keeping a loaded gun where the child could reach it, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Silver Alert canceled after 72-year-old man who left from Goodyear hospital found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Thursday night after a 72-year-old man who left a Goodyear hospital was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022Scottsdale asks residents to reduce water use by 5% amid Colorado River shortage
The city of Scottsdale asked residents on Wednesday to start conserving water by at least 5% as a supply shortage from the Colorado River began affecting the state earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 13, 2022
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to host election education campaign, town halls
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs announced Tuesday she is joining a nationwide education campaign to build trust in election officials.
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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.