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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2019Flags flying half-staff in Arizona to honor fallen Navajo sergeant
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags to fly half-staff on state buildings Tuesday to honor a Navajo Police sergeant who died on the job.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2019Mesa names interim police chief after Ramon Batista’s resignation
The city of Mesa has named Assistant Chief Ken Cost as its interim police chief after Ramon Batista stepped down from the role Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2019Monster Jam truck extravaganza returning to State Farm Stadium
The Grave Digger, Brodozer, El Toro Loco and more are rumbling into the Valley this winter to compete in the Monster Jam.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Nov 5, 2019Star students: ASU team watches as its project is launched into orbit
A concussive boom radiated out from the launch pad at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility as nine Arizona State University students watched four years of their work ascend into space Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2019Wildlife Lantern Safari installed for upcoming Zoo Lights
The Wildlife Lantern Safari was finished Monday and will available for viewing pleasure along the Africa Trail.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2019Ducey announces $1M in tuition funding for National Guard members
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced on Monday $1 million in funding that will provide tuition reimbursement for members of the Arizona National Guard.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 5, 2019State, Maricopa County waive parks entry fee for military on Veterans Day
Maricopa County and state parks are waiving vehicle entry fees for all military members in honor of Veterans Day on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Glendale police investigating after officer shoots suspect
Glendale police were investigating after an officer shot and wounded a suspect Monday. No officers were injured, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 20194th Phoenix police officer was fired in October; appeal is ongoing
A fourth Phoenix police officer, one who was involved in a sexual misconduct lawsuit, was fired last month, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Dollar General to hand out 50 gift cards at new Phoenix store Saturday
A new Dollar General in Phoenix will hand out 50 gift cards to customers during its grand opening Saturday, starting at 8 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Here is the timeline of Mesa police incidents during Batista’s tenure
Here is a timeline of use-of-force incidents involving Mesa officers during the tenure of Chief Ramon Batista, who is stepping down.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Embattled Mesa Police Chief Ramon Batista steps down
The city of Mesa announced Monday that embattled Police Chief Ramon Batista is stepping down. His departure comes five months after a no-confidence vote by officers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Silver Alert canceled for 75-year-old Surprise man found by police
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday for a missing 75-year-old man from Surprise after he was found by police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019APS puts in for $184 million rate hike for late next year
The state's largest supplier of electricity, Arizona Public Service, has asked to raise rates by $184 million starting late next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Arizona agency now offering full-time construction training programs
The Arizona Department of Transportation is now offering two-week, full-time programs that help people start a career in highway construction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019Wrong-way driver on Phoenix freeway crashes into 2 Tempe police cars
A wrong-way driver smashed into a police car, then impacted another patrol car on State Route 51 in Phoenix early Monday, sending three people to the hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 4, 2019MCSO to host benefit for officer’s family after line of duty death
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office will host a barbecue benefit Tuesday to raise funds for fallen Officer Gene Lee's family.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2019Tonto National Forest to sell Christmas tree permits starting in November
A permit will allow holders to cut one tree up to 10-feet within designated cutting zones. Zones will be displayed on maps that will be given upon purchase.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 20191 dead, 4 injured, including 2 officers, in Saturday shooting incident
One person is dead and four people, including two police officers, were injured during a shooting at a southeast Phoenix home Saturday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2019Mesa to host ceremony for opening of new phase of park
The new additions to the Eastmark Great Park will feature new playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2019Nelly among artists to play Scottsdale musical festival to benefit veterans
The 8th annual Jetaway Music Festival at the W Hotel in Scottsdale will benefit Folds of Honor. Dylan Scott and Cheat Codes will also perform.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2019Country star Darius Rucker to perform in Scottsdale in November
Multi-platinum country singer Darius Rucker will perform at the Bob's Biker Blast to benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital on Nov. 9.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2019Tempe Marketplace to host holiday ale festival in December
The Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival will be bringing cold beer, food, music and Santa Claus to Tempe Marketplace on Dec. 14.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2019Nearly 2 dozen Valley startups make cut in Arizona Innovation Challenge
Startups from metro Phoenix dominated the field of semifinalists in the twice-a-year Arizona Innovation Challenge, organizers announced this week.