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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Multi-agency investigation leads to record-breaking fentanyl bust in metro Phoenix
An multi-agency investigation into a drug trafficking cartel resulted in a record fentanyl seizure in metro Phoenix on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Woman arrested in Buckeye suspected of stealing vehicles in 3 other Valley cities
A woman suspected of stealing vehicles in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix was arrested in Buckeye on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Arizona shoppers opening their wallets as holidays approach, business executive says
Shopping is picking up in Arizona, spurred by the upcoming holidays, and that has made business leaders pretty jolly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021
Arizona reports fewer than 3,000 new COVID cases, adds 20 deaths
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported fewer than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third time in the past four days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run of retired ASU police officer
Police in Tempe have arrested a man suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run that left a retired university police officer dead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Goodyear City Council to appoint new mayor Friday following death of Georgia Lord
The Goodyear City Council will appoint a new mayor during a special meeting Friday following the death of Georgia Lord last weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021California company completes purchase of Chandler-based grocer Bashas’
The purchase of Chandler-based grocer Bashas' by The Raley’s Companies has been completed, the company announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Dexcom opens new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Mesa
Continuous glucose monitoring technology company Dexcom opened its second Mesa facility on Tuesday as its investment into the East Valley city continues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021UArizona to launch 3 noncredit cannabis certificate programs
The University of Arizona announced Tuesday it will offer new noncredit cannabis certification programs to educate students about various aspects of the robust industry that has emerged since legalization.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Direct, seasonal flight between Phoenix and Telluride begins Thursday
Winter sports enthusiasts looking for a direct flight between Phoenix and a top destination in Colorado will have an option beginning Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona calls Homeland Security on Yuma, border problems
Sen. Mark Kelly said the White House is aware of his unease over border issues - he put in a call to the Department of Homeland Security after a visit to Yuma, where the mayor declared a local emergency after thousands of migrants crossed into the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon set to return to metro Phoenix in January
Get those running shoes ready as the Arizona Rock 'n' Roll Marathon returns to metro Phoenix next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Man apparently sets self on fire at Phoenix gas station
A car fire Tuesday night at a north Phoenix gas station appears to have started when a man intentionally lit himself on fire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Court documents: Phoenix officer placed on life support, was shot 8 times
Phoenix Police Officer Tyler Moldovan was placed on life support after getting shot eight times early Tuesday, including once in the head, according to court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021
Arizona adds over 3,000 new COVID cases Wednesday, with 81 more deaths
Arizona’s daily report of new COVID-19 cases was over 3,000 on Wednesday for the first time since the weekend, and 81 more deaths were added to the pandemic total.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Storm winds cut through Phoenix area, rain hitches ride
Rain was light but wind was fierce during an overnight storm that blew through metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Construction begins on new multifamily complex in downtown Mesa
Construction has started on a project in downtown Mesa that will turn a 10-acre empty lot along Main Street into a 335-unit multifamily complex, the city announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Dutch Bros Coffee opens new Chandler location Wednesday
Dutch Bros Coffee will open its newest Chandler location on Wednesday at the intersection of Gilbert and Queen Creek roads.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021Arizona court sentences man to prison for unlawful telephone solicitation
A man will spend the next year and a half behind bars after an Arizona court sentenced him for unlawful telephone solicitation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 15, 2021McDowell Road in Phoenix becomes Mercado on Miracle Mile on Saturday
A Phoenix community event with holiday shopping called Mercado on Miracle Mile is set for Saturday on McDowell Road between 14th and 20th streets.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2021Tempe High School students released early after threat posted on social media
Students were released early Tuesday from Tempe High School due to an investigation of a threat made on social media, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2021Remains found of missing Scottsdale man Najib ‘Jubi’ Monsif
Police in Scottsdale said Tuesday a young man who has been missing for months has died.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2021Phoenix police officer fighting for life after shooting; suspect in custody
A Phoenix police officer was fighting for his life after being shot during a confrontation with a suspect early Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2021Arizona reports more than 200 COVID deaths Tuesday, but many weren’t recent
Arizona health officials reported more than 200 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, the most in a day since February, but many of those fatalities didn’t occur recently.