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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2021Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for Nov. 5-7
There are plenty of events around the Valley this weekend for those looking to enjoy some music, eat food or get into the holiday spirit a little bit early. Here are some of the biggest events in Valley cities this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2021Closures on several Valley freeways to hinder drivers this weekend
Drivers will face closures on sections of several Valley freeways this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2021Phoenix man found guilty of child sex trafficking sentenced to 141.5 years in prison
A Phoenix man found guilty of child sex trafficking was sentenced Thursday to 141.5 years in prison, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021Arizona Humane Society breaks ground on new campus in Phoenix
The Arizona Humane Society on Thursday broke ground on its new $46 million facility in Phoenix that is expected to be ready by early 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021
Democrat lawmaker stepping down from Arizona House to focus on medical career
Democratic state Rep. Randall Friese announced Thursday he is stepping down from the Arizona Legislature to refocus on his medical career and service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021Mesa Police offering $5K incentive for lateral officer hires, $3.5K for new recruits
The Mesa Police Department is offering thousands of hiring incentives in an effort to attract more candidates to join the force.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021Silver Alert canceled after Phoenix woman with medical condition found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Friday after Phoenix woman who has a medical condition was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 20211 person dead, several hospitalized after multi-vehicle collision in Phoenix
One person died and several others were hospitalized after a collision involving four vehicles in Phoenix on Wednesday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021Tempe reels in British-based data and analytics recruiter’s 3rd US office
An international data and analytics recruiter is opening an office in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021Buckeye Police release new info in case of missing Phoenix man Daniel Robinson
The Buckeye Police Department Wednesday released information from an independent investigation of crash data gathered from the vehicle of a Phoenix man that has been missing since June.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021
Maricopa Colleges select initial offerings for bachelor programs
The Maricopa Community College District released plans for its first baccalaureate options following the passage of a state law allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021BetMGM Sportsbook grand opening at Vee Quiva in West Valley set for Friday
Arizona's first in-casino sportsbook opens at Gila River Hotels & Casinos' Vee Quiva in the West Valley on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2021Regulators slash rates for Arizona’s largest power company
State regulators on Tuesday voted to reduce the rates that Arizona Public Service can charge its customers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Maricopa County awards Valleywise Health $16M for mental health services
Metro Phoenix officials awarded $16 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to expand mental health care services through Valleywise Health.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Suspects arrested for 2 weekend murders near downtown Phoenix
Police have arrested suspects in two apparently unrelated murder cases that occurred about an hour apart near downtown Phoenix over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Investigation underway for suspicious Phoenix mobile home fire
An investigation is underway after a mobile home was found on fire in Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 3, 2021Searching the universe for coldest place known to humanity
Where can you find the coldest temperatures in the universe? Hint: It's about 5,000 light years away from Earth!
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Phoenix postal worker dies after mail truck gets hit from behind, catches fire
A United States Postal Service worker was killed Tuesday when his mail truck was struck from behind and caught fire on a Phoenix street, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Family restaurant La Fonda to close in Tempe on Sunday, relocate in future
A longtime family-owned Mexican restaurant in Tempe is dishing up final meals at its current location Sunday, with plans to reopen elsewhere in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 20215 injured, 2 seriously, in collision at Phoenix intersection
Five people, including children, were hospitalized Wednesday after a two-car collision at a Phoenix intersection, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Phoenix man sentenced to 50 months for cross-country drug conspiracy
A Phoenix man has been sentenced to 50 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and distribution of methamphetamine.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Glendale police shoot and kill suspect during midnight confrontation
Police in Glendale shot and killed a man during an early Wednesday confrontation that they said included the suspect driving a car into a patrol unit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Fatal wrong-way wreck shuts down Loop 101 in Glendale for hours
A wrong-way driver crashed on a West Valley freeway early Wednesday morning and has died, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2021Arizona utility SRP announces program that would offset energy use with solar power
Salt River Project, the Phoenix area’s largest electricity provider, announced Monday a new program for customers interested in solar energy.