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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Witness describes scene of suspect’s arrest in West Valley shootings
A witness described the scene of a suspect being taken into custody in the West Valley shootings that killed one person and injured 12 others Thursday afternoon, saying the suspect peacefully gave himself up to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Suspect in custody in West Valley shootings that killed 1, injured 12
A suspect was in custody after one person died and 12 more were injured in a string of drive-by shootings in the West Valley on Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Phoenix breaks daily heat record by hitting 118 degrees Thursday
Phoenix on Thursday eclipsed the record high temperature of 114 degrees for June 17, which was set on in 2015.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Chandler man with Alzheimer’s found after Silver Alert issued
After issuing a Silver Alert, authorities located a missing Chandler man who has Alzheimer's disease Thursday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Pinnacle Fire causes evacuations in southeastern Arizona towns
Some evacuations were lifted Thursday evening for a wildfire burning in rural southeastern Arizona, even though the blaze grew in size and containment slightly decreased, authorities said Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 202192-year-old subject of Silver Alert in Sun City West found OK
A 92-year-old Sun City West woman with cognitive issues was located in good condition Thursday morning about an hour after authorities issued a Silver Alert that said she was missing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021
Arizona reports 332 new COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths Thursday
Arizona public health officials on Thursday reported 332 new COVID-19 cases and 18 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Hiker stung by bees, passes out, rescued off Phoenix’s Piestewa Peak
A woman is recovering after being attacked by bees while she was hiking Piestewa Peak in Phoenix, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021AZGFD offers tips for boaters, off-road users to be prepared for monsoon
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering tips for users of boats and off-road vehicles to be prepared for quickly changing weather conditions during the monsoon season, which got underway on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2021Tempe Mayor Woods testifies at US Senate hearing for infrastructure needs
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods on Tuesday testified before a U.S. Senate committee hearing to speak about the city's infrastructure initiatives and needs of the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2021
Arizona reports 436 new COVID-19 cases, 12 additional deaths Wednesday
Arizona public health officials on Wednesday reported 436 new COVID-19 cases and 12 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2021Brief closure backs up traffic on southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria
A crash briefly closed southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway in Phoenix during the morning rush Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2021Former legislator Matt Salmon to run for Arizona governor
Former Arizona legislator Matt Salmon has joined the growing list of candidates taking a run at the governor's office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Severe thunderstorm in East Valley knocks out power to thousands
A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands in the East Valley late Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Boater dies after falling into Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park
A 63-year-old man died Monday after falling into the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park during a private boating trip, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Here’s who is running for attorney general in Arizona in 2022
Due to term limits, Arizona is in the market for a new attorney general in 2022. Here's who is running for the position.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Police arrest 2 more in Scottsdale Fashion Square looting last year
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection to the unrest at Scottsdale Fashion Square last May, police said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 20216 hospitalized, including pregnant woman, after Phoenix rollover wreck
Six people were hospitalized, including four in critical condition, after a rollover wreck in Phoenix on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Arizona reports 423 new COVID-19 cases, passes 3M fully vaccinated
Arizona public health officials on Tuesday reported 423 new COVID-19 cases and 11 additional deaths from the disease, while the state surpassed the milestone of 3 million people fully vaccinated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2021Buckeye PD launches online non-emergency reporting system
The Buckeye Police Department has launched a new online system that allows people to file a non-emergency police report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2021Recount done for 2.1 million ballots in audit of Maricopa County election
The hand recount of 2.1 million ballots from the 2020 Maricopa County election has been completed, an Arizona Senate spokesman said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2021Salvation Army opens heat relief, cooling stations as temperatures rise
As temperatures in the Phoenix area begin to skyrocket, international charity Salvation Army has opened emergency heat relief stations in eight Valley cities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2021Arizona Science Center expands STEM learning for children’s program
KTAR’s Community Spotlight this month focuses on the Arizona Science Center's interactive STEM education and its expanding summer learning opportunities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2021MCSO dive team recovers body of man last seen swimming in Salt River
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies recovered the body of a man who went underwater while swimming in the Salt River on Sunday.