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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Glendale starts filling long-awaited new lake at Heroes Regional Park
The water is now flowing to fill a long-awaited new lake at Heroes Regional Park in Glendale ahead of next month’s grand opening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Partnership allows for manufacturing facility to replace closed Navajo power station
The Navajo Nation and a prefabricated home company announced Wednesday the finalization of a partnership that will allow for the construction of a manufacturing facility on a portion of the former Navajo Generating Station.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021City council appoints Joe Pizzillo as Goodyear’s Mayor
The Goodyear City Council unanimously voted to appoint councilmember Joe Pizzillo to be the mayor on Friday following the death of Mayor Georgia Lord earlier this week, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Silver Alert cancelled for 64-year-old man with medical condition last seen in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was cancelled Friday for a 64-year-old man with a medical condition who was last seen in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Windows, door blown out in downtown Phoenix apartment explosion
Firefighters responding to an explosion call at a downtown Phoenix apartment complex Friday afternoon found windows and a door blown out but no active fire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Police seek witnesses after motorcycle officer hurt by rock on Mesa freeway
Police in the East Valley are seeking witnesses after a Tempe motorcycle officer was injured Thursday night by a rock thrown from a Mesa freeway overpass.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Computers, $500 in Red Kettle donations stolen from Salvation Army in Phoenix
Two laptop computers and $500 were stolen Wednesday night from the Salvation Army Phoenix Maryvale Corps Community Center during a break-in, the organization said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Teen driver accused of leaving scene after fatal car-bicycle collision in Phoenix
A teen driver was arrested Thursday night after allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal car-bicycle accident in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Phoenix Police Department holding fundraiser Friday for officer Tyler Moldovan
The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association is holding a fundraiser Friday for Officer Tyler Moldovan, who is fighting for his life after being shot earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021House fire in Phoenix forces out family of 6 and 2 dogs
Fire drove a family of six and two dogs out of their Phoenix home early Friday but all are safe, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for Dec. 17-19
It's the last weekend before Christmas and there are many attractions around the Valley to get you in the festive mood. Here are some of the biggest events around the metro Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021No weekend Valley freeway closures planned through the holidays
Arizonans have another thing to be jolly about with Christmas approaching as Valley freeways will be clear of scheduled closures each weekend through the holidays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Arizona-raised Lindsey Stirling to perform Bell Bank Park’s first concert
Lindsey Stirling, the platinum-selling violinist who grew up in Mesa, will return to the city in February to perform the first concert at Bell Bank Park.
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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.