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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 20202 more Loop 101 ramps in north Phoenix to close for 3 months
The Arizona Department of Transportation is ramping up construction in north Phoenix on a $185 million project on the Loop 101 Pima Freeway.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Jan 1, 2020Drone on the range: Farmers take to the skies to save water and money
Farmers for decades have used huge machines to plant, grow and harvest their crops, but more and more Arizona farmers today are using tiny, remote-controlled aircraft to boost yields and save water and money.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Hikers, base jumper rescued from Phoenix-area mountains on same day
Multiple hiking and climbing mishaps kept first responders from Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Apache Junction in save mode Sunday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Goodyear releases 3 great horned owls after 6 months of treatment
Following six months of treatment, three great horned owls were released back into the wild earlier this week by the city of Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Census report ranks Arizona third in population growth rate
A new census report ranked Arizona third in percentage growth rate from July 2018 to July 2019, with more than 120,000 newcomers moving to the Grand Canyon state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Taco Bell Cantina serving alcohol opens on Mill Avenue
If your New Year's resolution is to go on a diet, you may not want to keep reading. The Taco Bell Cantina on Mill Avenue in Tempe is now officially open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Phoenix to close after almost 25 years
Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Phoenix will close at the end of February after its lease expires, ending almost 25 years of business.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Arizona DUI task force gears up for New Year’s Eve
A multi-agency DUI task force will be hoping to see Arizona drivers using common sense as they celebrate the new year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Here are 5 of KTAR News’ feel-good stories from 2019
Here are five KTAR News stories from 2019 that reminded us there is still plenty of good in the world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Push for US uranium production opposed near Grand Canyon
The U.S. imports most of the uranium it uses because it’s cheaper to buy from other countries. The Trump administration wants to change that.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Scottsdale ranked as the best place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Arizona
Seven Arizona cities and towns made the list of WalletHub’s best places to celebrate New Year's Eve, including three in the top 50.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2019Arizona cities to ring in 2020 with unique boot, pine cone, card drops
Arizonans who see a giant illuminated boot, pine cone or deuce of clubs dropping from the sky on New Year’s Eve could be perfectly sober.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Silver Alert canceled for 82-year-old Phoenix man
A Silver Alert that was issued Monday night for a missing 82-year-old Phoenix man has been canceled.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019DPS trooper Tyler Edenhofer, 3 others honored with Medal of Valor
Arizona DPS trooper Tyler Edenhofer was one of four people to receive a Medal of Valor, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Start the new year with events at Arizona state parks
Arizona State Parks and Trails will host special events at nearly 20 locations, featuring ranger-led hikes, tours, boat rides and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Silver Alert canceled for Casa Grande man
A Silver Alert that was issued Monday for a 71-year-old Casa Grande man with dementia was canceled later that night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Pedal Haus expanding, to open location in Chandler in February
Pedal Haus plans to open a location in Chandler in mid-February that will have a mostly similar food, beer and cocktail menu as the one in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Here’s how to party in the Valley on New Year’s Eve without driving
Partygoers in the Valley who plan to raise a glass to the new year will have plenty of options to get home safe after the clock strikes midnight.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Here are the best Instagram photos of Arizona from 2019
Some of Arizona's best photographers offer a glimpse into our state's best features, and this year proved to be no different.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Yuma mayor lifts emergency order as migrant drop-offs fall to zero
The flow of migrants that overwhelmed the Arizona border city of Yuma during the spring has stopped to the point that the mayor has lifted the emergency declaration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Authorities searching for man who went missing at Grand Canyon
The National Park Service is searching for a 58-year-old Texas man who went missing at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2019Ring in 2020 with the KTAR New Year’s Eve events map
If you're looking for a rollicking party or a family friendly bash in the Valley to ring in 2020, there are plenty of options.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2019Police investigating shooting that leaves 1 dead in Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department is currently investigating a homicide following the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man on Saturday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2019Phoenix sees highest rent paid hike in country this year
Renters in Arizona saw a bit less in their wallet this year as an analysis by Zillow revealed Phoenix had a 7.5% rent paid increase, the highest in the country.