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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2021Great Hearts Academies expanding with new Buckeye, Anthem campuses
Great Hearts Academies, an Arizona-based network of nonprofit public charter schools, recently announced plans to expand with new campuses in Buckeye and Anthem.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021Medieval Times hiring for more than 35 positions at Scottsdale castle
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Scottsdale is looking to fill more than 35 positions as tourism ramps up amid declining COVID-19 metrics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021Republican Tiffany Shedd to run for Arizona attorney general
Republican Tiffany Shedd on Monday became the first candidate to announce her intention to run for Arizona attorney general in 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021Arizona reports 675 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona public health officials on Monday reported 675 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021Biden to nominate Tucson police chief to lead US border agency
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus as head of Customs and Border Protection, the White House announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021Scottsdale couple dead after suspected murder-suicide, police say
A man suspected of fatally shooting his wife barricaded himself in their home Sunday before turning a weapon on himself, Scottsdale police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021Asian eatery Wok ‘N Roll opens new location in central Phoenix
Asian eatery Wok ‘N Roll, known for delivering a mix of Chinese, sushi and sports with a classic rock theme, has opened a new location in Phoenix, the restaurant announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2021As temperatures rise, experts warn of increased rattlesnake encounters
As temperatures rise and rattlesnakes come out of hibernation, experts warn of an increased possibility to have a run-in with one of these venomous snakes across Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 9-11
From Arizona passing the four million mark of COVID-19 vaccines administered to Moon Valley Nursery looking to hire hundreds, here are the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2021‘Dog-flipping’ rises as more Americans seek companionship amid pandemic
Nationwide lockdowns in the past year have driven demand for companionship from dogs, but some pricey and popular canines are being stolen and sold to unsuspecting buyers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2021Man accused of killing girlfriend after car crashes into Phoenix home
A man has been arrested for the death of his girlfriend after the woman was found with a bullet wound inside a car that crashed into a Phoenix home on Saturday, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2021Arizona reports 540 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Sunday
Arizona public health officials reported 540 new coronavirus cases on Sunday and no additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2021New 45-foot mural unveiled in downtown Phoenix
Two renowned artists recently completed a new 45-foot mural sponsored by the Downtown Phoenix Partnership, officials have announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2021Tempe ranked one of the most eco-friendly cities for renters in US
Tempe has been named one of the most environmentally-friendly cities for renters to live in, according to Apartment Guide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 20211 dead after fire breaks out at apartment in Phoenix
One person is dead after a fire broke out at an apartment near 82nd Street and Indian School Road in Phoenix on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2021Tucson man dies, girlfriend rescued in Death Valley National Park
A Tucson camper has died and his girlfriend has been rescued after they went missing in Death Valley National Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2021Arizona surpasses 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines distributed
Arizona surpassed the four million mark on Saturday of COVID-19 vaccine doses given.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 20212-vehicle head-on collision leaves 5 hospitalized in Phoenix
A two-vehicle collision near the intersection of 67th Avenue and Thomas Road left five people hospitalized on early Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2021Margo Fire in Pinal County not spreading, evacuations lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by the Margo Fire in Pinal County have been lifted, authorities said Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2021Arizona reports 819 new COVID-19 cases, 30 additional deaths Saturday
Arizona public health officials reported 819 new coronavirus cases on Saturday along with 30 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2021Moon Valley Nursery hiring hundreds throughout Arizona, Southwest
Moon Valley Nurseries is looking to hire hundreds of new employees throughout the Southwest due to a recent increase in business.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2021Navajo Nation breaks ground on new La Quinta hotel in Shonto
The Navajo Nation broke ground Tuesday on a new 54,000-square-foot hotel coming to the Shonto, Arizona, community.
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OUTSPOKEN WITH BRUCE AND GAYDOS | Apr 9, 2021Mesa-based life skills teacher wins Gaydos and Chad’s teacher tribute
A Mesa-based teacher who works with special needs students has been named KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Gaydos and Chad Show’s Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner for April.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 20212 Arizona correctional officers arrested for allegedly promoting contraband
Two officers based at ASPC-Lewis in Buckeye were arrested Friday morning on charges of promoting prison contraband, officials said.