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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2020Chandler high school students heading to DC for National Science Bowl
After winning its 2020 National Science Bowl (NSB) regional competition, a team of BASIS Chandler high school students will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to compete in the NSB National finals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 13, 2020Backstreet Boys bringing it back to Phoenix in October
They're back again! The Backstreet Boys are coming back to Phoenix in October and will be performing at the Ak-Chin Pavilion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020
Driver arrested after leading police on freeway chase across metro Phoenix
The driver that caused a huge police chase that clogged freeways across metro Phoenix was arrested on Wednesday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020UArizona research finds that gun ownership doesn’t increase happiness
New research from a University of Arizona professor found that owning a gun doesn't necessarily increase happiness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020Janet Jackson to bring Black Diamond World Tour to Phoenix area in summer
Janet — make that Miss Jackson — will bring her new high-energy tour to Gila River Arena in Glendale this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020
Counsel hired for ethics probes into Arizona lawmaker accused of affair
The Arizona House Ethics Committee hired counsel to investigate to two complaints filed against a lawmaker accused of having an affair with a lobbyist.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020Former Arizona Trump campaign boss DeWit to leave NASA, return to state
Less than two years into his job as NASA's chief financial officer, Jeff DeWit said he will be stepping down this week, citing a desire to return home to his family in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020Phoenix school temporarily placed on lockdown for suspect on roof
A Phoenix private school was temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday while police apprehended a burglary suspect on the roof of a campus building.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020Woman hospitalized after being hit by car near Interstate 17 in Phoenix
A woman was taken to a hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries early Wednesday after she was hit by a car near a Phoenix freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020
Fatal rollover crash shuts down Interstate 10 south of Phoenix
One person was killed in a car crash on Interstate 10 south of Phoenix early Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020College campus in Surprise celebrating $57M in new construction
Ottawa University-Arizona's campus in Surprise is about to commemorate the completion of three major construction projects totaling $57 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 12, 2020ADOT to repair asphalt problems on new South Mountain Freeway
The new Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway will undergo road repairs in the spring. ADOT said it is still safe to drive on until it's fixed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2020Arias prosecutor Juan Martinez placed on paid administrative leave
Juan Martinez, who became known nationally for being the prosecutor on the Jodi Arias case, has been placed on paid administrative leave.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2020Data shows Arizona exports reached record level in 2019
Arizona exports reached a record level in 2019, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2020Subject of Silver Alert OK after driving into West Valley pond
The subject of a Silver Alert was located after she drove into a pond Tuesday morning in the West Valley, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2020CatVideoFest bringing felines to big screen in 2 Phoenix suburbs
Love cats and going to the movies? CatVideoFest is screening at both the Alamo Drafthouse Tempe and Alamo Drafthouse Chandler in 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2020Study says Chandler among nation’s best in tech jobs for women
A personal finance website said Chandler is among the best in the nation for women working in the computer and information technology sector.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020YCSO: Woman facing multiple charges after shooting BB gun at trooper
According to police, the call centered around a drunk woman who attempted to shoot another woman in the household with a BB gun.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020Rain, hail touches down Monday evening in East Valley
According to the National Weather Service, the storm has the possibility for rain and hail, and could intensify into the evening and into Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020Food City, Arizona’s Children Association holding job fairs in Valley
Not one, but two job fairs are taking place in Phoenix this week, as both Food City and Arizona's Children Association are looking to add to their ranks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020Patient at Phoenix behavioral hospital arrested after alleged sexual assault
A patient at a Phoenix behavioral hospital was arrested Saturday after allegedly sexually assaulting another patient earlier in the day, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020Arizona legislator sets sights on sanctuary cities with bill
An Arizona lawmaker said legislation he recently introduced to crack down on sanctuary cities in the state was focused on citizens' safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020Doug Ducey shares table with Trumps at White House Governors’ Ball
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey had a prime seat at Sunday’s night’s annual Governor’s Ball in the White House, sharing a table with the Trumps.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2020
Fatal crash closes eastbound Interstate 10 south of Phoenix
A fatal rollover crash shut down eastbound Interstate 10 south of Phoenix early Monday morning, authorities said.