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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2019Sprouts to open store in northeast Phoenix suburb in early 2020
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market will open a huge store in a northeastern Phoenix suburb early next year, the grocer has announced.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Dec 4, 2019ASU to give away hundreds of maps at Friday event
The Arizona State University Library Map and Geospatial Hub will be giving away hundreds of maps to the community at a Friday event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2019Phoenix police looking for suspect who stole 2 vehicles while fleeing
Phoenix police were looking for a suspect Wednesday after he stole two vehicles while fleeing from officers near Cave Creek and Thunderbird roads.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2019Here’s where in the Valley to celebrate National Cookie Day
If you're looking for an excuse to have a treat, you're in luck -- Wednesday is National Cookie Day. Here are some Valley spots to get your fix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2019Gov. Doug Ducey lights Christmas tree at Arizona Capitol
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lit the Arizona Capitol Christmas tree as part of a ceremony where he also launched a charity campaign.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 4, 2019Koi Poke sells 6 of 7 Valley locations to group led by former D-backs pitcher
A Scottsdale-based poke restaurant has sold all but one of its locations to a national franchising group led by a former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Popular Tempe bar closes abruptly because of pending building sale
The co-owner of a popular Tempe bar said it is closing its doors Tuesday because its landlord is selling the building.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Whistleblower says contractors failing to fix locks at Phoenix-area prison
Authorities are looking into a whistleblower's allegations that contractors hired to fix broken cell locks at a Phoenix-area prison aren't doing the job.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Woman and 3-year-old girl injured, airlifted from Piestewa Peak
A 3-year-old girl and her mother were airlifted from Piestewa Peak on Tuesday afternoon after they were injured in a fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Gaydos in the Afternoon hosting Caring for Kids drive through Friday
KTAR News 92.3 FM's Gaydos in the Afternoon is aiming to help Arizona's foster kids with the show's annual Caring for Kids collection drive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Mesa Public Schools superintendent resigns; interim chosen
The superintendent of Mesa Public Schools is officially out of a job, resigning three weeks after she was placed on administrative leave.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Arizona DUI arrests over Thanksgiving weekend down from 2018
The number of people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Arizona over Thanksgiving weekend was down from 2018.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019World Bazaar Phoenix coming to town this Saturday
World Bazaar Phoenix will take over the 19th Avenue and Camelback Road Park and Ride from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 3, 2019Single tickets for ‘The Lion King’ at Gammage go on sale Monday
Tickets are set to go on sale for the Broadway adaptation of one of the most popular animated movies in history that is coming to ASU Gammage next summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Missing 35-year-old Chandler man found safe, canceling Silver Alert
A missing 35-year-old man from Chandler has been found safe, authorities said early Tuesday, canceling a Silver Alert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Unclaimed Arizona Lottery ticket worth $14M expires Monday
Check your pockets -- an unclaimed Arizona Lottery ticket worth $14.6 million expires Monday. It was sold at a Goodyear Circle K on June 5.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Suspects have been arrested in Mexico ambush of American families
Authorities in Mexico said they have taken several suspects into custody who may be involved in the killings of nine Americans last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Suspect hospitalized after officer-involved shooting in Mesa
Police officers in Mesa shot a suspect early Monday after they responded to a call about a domestic argument that they said turned into a hostage situation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Here’s how to survive the holiday season without gaining weight
A Valley dietitian believes there's a clear path to not gaining weight during the holiday season, especially with buffets a popular option for families getting together.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Chandler man arrested after being found asleep in stolen vehicle
A Chandler man is facing charges after police found him asleep behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 2, 2019Multiple city of Surprise road closures to begin Monday
Drivers in Surprise will have to be wary of several road closures that begin on Monday.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Dec 2, 2019To ease teacher shortage, Tucson pilot program offers free tuition, stipends
Arizona teachers often incur student debt they can’t pay back on a teacher’s salary, so Pathways to Teaching is hoping to help.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2019Search continues for missing 6-year-old after Tonto Basin area flooding
A five-year-old boy and girl have been found dead and one is still missing after a vehicle attempted to cross Tonto Creek at the Bar X on Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 1, 2019Arizona universities work to secure prospects for new esports programs
Schools take different approaches to recruiting for their esports programs because there is no defined standard. Esports didn’t exist 20 years ago.