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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2020Sen. McSally says Iran’s top general was a ‘legitimate target’ for the US
Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona says the U.S. was justified in its killing of Iran's top general Qassem Soleimani, calling him a "legitimate target."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2020
Here’s why the Pier 1 Imports near you might be shutting down
Struggling home decor retailer Pier 1 Imports, which has 14 locations across metro Phoenix, announced plans Monday to shut down around half its stores.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 7, 2020Mesa seeking volunteers to help count, interview homeless
The city of Mesa is seeking volunteers to help count and gather information about its homeless population as part of a snapshot event in late January.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 20201 dead in officer-involved shooting in downtown Phoenix
A Phoenix police officer was shot and the man who fired at him was killed Monday night in a confrontation on a downtown street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2020
Ducey: Attack that killed Soleimani makes the world a better place
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey believes Americans who have openly opposed an attack that led to the killing of a top Iranian general on Friday are suffering from what he calls "derangement syndrome."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2020$1,000 restitution checks from Fiat Chrysler mailed to 1,600 Arizonans
About 1,600 Arizonans are set to have an extra $1,000 in their pockets as the result of a settlement involving Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram vehicles.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jan 6, 2020American Express opens 2 member lounges in Phoenix airport
Some American Express cardholders now have two exclusive lounges to kill time in at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2020Arizona Gov. Ducey appoints Daniel Ruiz as state’s new COO
Gov. Doug Ducey announced Monday he has appointed Daniel Ruiz, a state employee since 2015, as Arizona's newest chief operating officer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 6, 2020Hiker goes down on Camelback Mountain; Phoenix Fire swoops in
An out-of-town hiker had to be rescued by Phoenix firefighters Sunday after she hurt her ankle while climbing Camelback Mountain.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Jan 6, 2020Reported hate crimes fell in Arizona; advocates skeptical of real gains
Reported hate crimes in Arizona fell to the lowest rate in five years in 2018, a drop that outpaced a slight drop nationally, according to the most recent data available from the FBI.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 20203 officers assaulted after multiple fights break out at Mesa skate rink
Three police officers were assaulted and six juveniles were arrested after multiple fights broke out at a Mesa skate rink on Saturday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2020Lady Antebellum coming to Phoenix as part of Ocean 2020 tour in May
Lady Antebellum will be coming to Ak-Chin Pavillion in Phoenix, along with Jake Owen and Maddie and Tae, as the second leg of their Ocean 2020 tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2020Luxury garage storage company bringing 2 new locations to the Valley
Luxury garage storage company, The Toy Barn, is adding not one, but two new locations to the Valley, with at least 59 units at each.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 5, 2020Native Americans fight discrimination to reduce diabetes, obesity rates
Native American adults are 50% more likely to be affected by obesity than non-Hispanic whites and twice as likely to have diabetes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2020Silver Alert canceled for missing Chandler woman with dementia
According to authorities, Patricia Brock, 78, was located safely after she left her home near Queen Creek and Alma School roads at 5 p.m. on Saturday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2020
Wrong-way driver killed in wreck on South Mountain Freeway
A wrong-way driver was killed in a collision on the South Mountain Freeway early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2020Arizona inched up among states on rates of women murdered by men
Arizona was back among the top 10 states for highest rates of women murdered by men in 2017, the most recent year studied by the Violence Policy Center.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 4, 2020KTAR News host Bruce St. James names his top 10 movies of 2019
Need something new to watch? Bruce St. James, co-host of KTAR News 92.3 FM's Bruce St. James & Pamela Hughes Show, has some suggestions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2020Welcome back Phoenix Raceway as ISM naming rights deal ends
If you never stopped calling Avondale's track Phoenix Raceway, you’re ahead of the game. The facility is ending its naming rights deal with ISM Connect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2020Get Phoenix Open pass for donation at KTAR News blood drive
From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Vitalant, in partnership with KTAR News 92.3 FM and 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station, is hosting a blood drive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2020Traffic near The Pavilions in Scottsdale restricted after bomb threat
Traffic around a Scottsdale shopping center was restricted Friday afternoon while authorities investigated a bomb threat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2020Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona completes deal to add AHCCCS service
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has completed the acquisition of Steward Health Choice Arizona, allowing the insurer to serve a wider range of consumers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2020Customer data possibly stolen from restaurants in Phoenix area
National restaurant chain Landry's, which includes several locations in metro Phoenix, has alerted customers to a recent data breach that could have exposed their credit-card information.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2020Former Mesa sergeant accused of sexual harassment allowed to retire
A former Mesa police sergeant placed on home duty after being accused of sexual harassment has been approved to retire with a full pension.