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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2021Maricopa County prosecutors consider charges against Sinema protesters
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said it is reviewing recommended charges submitted against activists who confronted U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in a bathroom two weeks ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2021Construction completed on new field house for Williams Field High School in Gilbert
Construction has wrapped up on a new field house for Williams Field High School sports teams, giving coaches and student-athletes at the Gilbert school updated amenities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2021New 2-day Gilbert Days Music Festival coming to East Valley park
The Gilbert Days Music Festival is set to debut at Gilbert Regional Park on Nov. 19-20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021Peoria police investigating potential road rage shooting in West Valley
Peoria Police detained a man who allegedly shot someone out of a driver's seat window after an altercation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021Police believe man accidentally drowned after driving scooter into Scottsdale canal
A man whose body was found in an Old Town Scottsdale canal this summer apparently was intoxicated and drove a rented scooter into the water, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021Man pleads guilty in human smuggling operation at Phoenix mobile home
A man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to human smuggling for running a stash house at a west Phoenix mobile home park, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021New York-based Medicare advisor Chapter expands to Phoenix, set to create 50 jobs
New York-based Medicare advisor Chapter announced Tuesday the expansion of its new Phoenix office, which is set to create 50 new jobs in the upcoming year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021
Arizona reports 1,991 new COVID-19 cases, 47 more deaths Wednesday
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 1,991 new COVID-19 cases and 47 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021Phoenix debuts online map featuring more than 200 public art pieces throughout the city
The city of Phoenix announced it has launched a new map for people to go on self-guided tours and see various art pieces throughout the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021Mesa approves purchase of first all-electric fire truck in the country
The city of Mesa announced Monday it has approved a purchase of the country's first all-electric fire truck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021Eighth annual Urban Ale Trail returns to downtown Phoenix Saturday
Beer lovers across the Valley will be hoppy to hear 25 restaurants and bars will be participating in the eighth annual Urban Ale Trail in downtown Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2021Local music favorites to help celebrate Tempe’s 150th birthday
The Tempe 150 Sesquicentennial Celebration is set for noon-6 p.m. on Nov. 7 with free festivities at Tempe Beach Park and nearby Tempe Art Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021Groundbreaking held for 24-story downtown Phoenix apartment tower
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for a 24-story downtown Phoenix apartment building that is projected to be open by 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021The Weeknd cancels tour with 2 Valley stops, teases stadium tour
Pop sensation The Weeknd on Monday announced the upcoming 2022 tour that had two stops in the Valley has been canceled, teasing a stadium tour that would commence next summer instead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021Arizona firefighter-paramedic dies of COVID-19 complications
Tyrone Bell, an Arizona firefighter/paramedic, died Monday from COVID-19 complications, the Verde Valley Fire District announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021$1M unclaimed Powerball ticket sold in Arizona set to expire next month
In less than a month, a $1 million Powerball ticket purchased in Scottsdale will expire unless the player who bought the ticket claims it, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum hosts programs for youth and adults
KTAR's community spotlight this month focuses on Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum and the classes it offers for youths and adults.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021
In report covering 3 days, Arizona adds 5,660 COVID-19 cases, 174 deaths
In a report covering three days’ worth of data, Arizona health officials on Tuesday added 5,660 cases and 174 deaths to the state’s COVID-19 totals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 20211 man dead, teen in custody following Phoenix shooting
Police are investigating the death of a man who was shot in Phoenix Monday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 20213 firefighters injured but OK after fighting Glendale house fire
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries while fighting a house fire in Glendale late Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021UPS opening another facility in Goodyear, hiring 400 for various positions
UPS is opening a new facility in Goodyear, its second in the city, and plans to add 400 full- and part-time jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2021As marijuana profits fade, drug cartels increasingly smuggle fentanyl across the border
Although marijuana traditionally has been one of the most profitable cash cows for Mexican cartels, steady legalization of cannabis in U.S. states has prompted a change in course.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2021Lineup for Scottsdazzle holiday extravaganza released, set to kick off next month
Scottsdale has released the lineup for its monthlong celebration of the holiday season which is set to get underway in late November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2021US 60 closed in West Valley because of cement truck fire
U.S. 60 in the West Valley was closed temporarily Monday during the noon hour because of a cement truck fire, authorities said.