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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2021Gilbert ranked among the top 15 safest cities in the nation, per WalletHub
A personal finance website ranked Gilbert as one of the safest cities in the nation, listing the East Valley city among the top 15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021
Flags to fly at half-staff in Arizona for DEA agent killed in Tucson train shooting
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday at all state buildings in honor of Drug Enforcement Agency Group Supervisor Michael G. Garbo, who died Monday in a shooting on an Amtrak train at a Tucson station.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021Thunderstorm rolls through metro Phoenix during rush hour
A thunderstorm rolled across metro Phoenix Tuesday during rush hour, continuing what has been a wet day for the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021$1 million winning Powerball ticket sold at Gilbert grocery store
Grocery shopping pays off – someone bought a lottery ticket at a Phoenix-area store and struck $1 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021Joe Arpaio announces 2022 run for mayor of Phoenix suburb
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be 90 by the time votes are cast, but on Tuesday he announced a 2022 run for mayor of Fountain Hills.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021Severe weather may be lining up for run at Phoenix area Tuesday
Some form of severe weather could pound metro Phoenix on Tuesday and forecasters aren't ruling out anything, including tornadoes and hail for outlying regions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021Phoenix man accused of fatally shooting estranged wife, infant daughter
A Phoenix man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and infant daughter Monday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021
Arizona reports 2,254 new COVID-19 cases, 74 additional deaths Tuesday
Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 2,254 new COVID-19 cases and 74 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021Cybersecurity command center launches in Phoenix, will coordinate statewide operations
Arizona's new cybersecurity command center launched in Phoenix on Monday to protect the state in an ever-increasing digital world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021Phoenix Theatre Company enhances COVID protocols for select performances
Based on audience feedback, Phoenix Theatre Company said Monday it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test for select performances.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2021Annual Halloween Monster Bash returns to Peoria Sports Complex
The Peoria Sports Complex located near 83rd Avenue and Bell Road will host its annual Halloween Monster Bash on Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021Car window closes on 2-year-old girl’s neck in ‘tragic’ fatal mishap in Phoenix
A 2-year-old girl died over the weekend after she got into a parked car by herself and a power window closed on her neck in “a tragic accident,” Phoenix police said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021Woman dies after car rear-ended by DUI suspect on Camelback Road
A woman who was in a vehicle rear-ended by a driver suspected of being impaired last week in central Phoenix has died, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021Arizona reports 2,113 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona health officials on Monday reported 2,113 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021ASU police to investigate activists’ bathroom confrontation with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Police at Arizona State University said Monday they were investigating an incident that involved young activists confronting U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in a campus bathroom.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021Embry-Riddle Prescott creates nation’s first College of Business, Security and Intelligence
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott has combined its College of Security and Intelligence with the School of Business to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021Rain chances back in the forecast for metro Phoenix to begin the week
The monsoon season is over but rain is back in the forecast for metro Phoenix to begin the week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2021Rise in food-stamp benefits partly undercut by end to pandemic aid
More than 900,000 Arizona food stamp recipients saw an increase in their monthly benefits starting Friday, but activists say much more needs to be done to fight food insecurity in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 1-3
Chandler-based Bashas signing an agreement to be acquired by a California company is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2021
Arizona reports 2,255 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 2,255 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2021Developer announces plans for $41M downtown Tempe office transformation
A Phoenix-based developer announced plans on Thursday for its $41 million, five-building office campus transformation in downtown Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2021Walk-On’s Sports on track to bring a taste of Louisiana to Arizona
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux will embark on its first Valley location this January, bringing more game day atmosphere and a taste of Louisiana to Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2021Man dies in fatal Phoenix traffic collision after apparently losing control of car
Phoenix police said a man has died in a fatal traffic crash after he apparently lost control of his car and collided into a pickup truck Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2021Silver Alert canceled for missing 67-year-old man last seen leaving care facility in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was canceled Friday after a 67-year-old man last seen Oct. 1 near 16th Street and Camelback Road in Phoenix was found safe, according to authorities.