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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019Bighearted Chandler teacher wins KTAR’s Pay Tribute to a Teacher award
A bighearted Chandler special education teacher is the latest winner of KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Pay Tribute to a Teacher award.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019Major Tempe intersection closed this weekend for streetcar track work
The intersection of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway in downtown Tempe will be closed Friday-Monday for streetcar track construction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019Patient accused of sexually assaulting nurse at Phoenix hospital
A Phoenix hospital patient was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted a nurse and slapped her three times.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert to headline Birds Nest at Phoenix Open
Country music icons Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert will headline the 2020 Birds Nest at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019Hello Kitty food, merchandise truck coming to Gilbert this weekend
A Hello Kitty-themed food and merchandise truck will be rolling into SanTan Village in Gilbert on Saturday, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019Scottsdale police commander sues city over ‘retaliatory’ firing
A Scottsdale police commander who says he was fired for blowing the whistle on another officer has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019Schnepf Farms turning into winter wonderland starting in November
The farm is turning over 40 acres for holiday attractions including an ice skating rink, a Christmas carousel, reindeer hayrides and pictures with Santa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 24, 2019New Loop 202 section named in remembrance of late congressman
Board on Historic Names approved the naming of a 22-mile South Mountain section of the Loop 202 to Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Sen. Sinema visits White House to discuss veteran suicide prevention
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was at the White House on Wednesday for a briefing and discussion on veteran suicide prevention.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Dramatic video shows driver narrowly avoid pedestrians in Phoenix
Dramatic video from the Phoenix Police Department shows a suspected drunk driver narrowly avoid a couple pushing a stroller across an intersection.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Scottsdale-based tech institute CEO retiring; replacement waiting in wings
The CEO of a Scottsdale-based technician-training educational center has announced she will step down at the end of October, after 35 years with the company.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019KTAR and Mac Watson part ways
Mac Watson has left KTAR News 92.3 FM after 12 years, 11 of which he spent hosting the afternoon drive show Mac & Gaydos.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Maricopa County to vote to suspend official accused of human trafficking
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors decided Wednesday to vote next week on suspending an official who was arrested earlier this month in an alleged human trafficking scheme.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Phoenix Zoo to host Howl-O-Ween event this weekend
The Phoenix Zoo is hosting its Howl-O-Ween event this weekend that's sure to cause a spook or satisfy a sweet tooth.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 23, 2019Mediterranean restaurant Condesa to open in downtown Phoenix
Mediterranean restaurant Condesa is expected to open in the downtown Phoenix Renaissance Square on First Avenue and Washington Street this December.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Woman arrested in Chandler hit-and-run that killed father and son
A Tempe woman was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly killing a father and his son Monday night in a hit-and-run in Chandler.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Northbound Loop 202 ramp at Elliot Road closed for semitruck fire
The northbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Elliot Road was closed Wednesday morning for a semitruck fire. The Mesa ramp was closed around 6:50 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Joe Arpaio returns to court in fight to erase contempt conviction
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will continue his fight Wednesday in an appeals court to wipe his record clean of a contempt of court conviction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Phoenix man with memory issues found safe, ending Silver Alert
Authorities found a Phoenix man who hadn't seen or heard from in about 24 hours, canceling a Silver Alert that had been issued early Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 23, 2019Penzone stands with Phoenix police chief on decision to fire officers
Paul Penzone applauded Williams' most recent high-profile move to fire three Phoenix officers for disciplinary reasons over separate incidents despite pushback.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019
Phoenix to vote again on Uber/Lyft airport fee because of procedural error
The Phoenix City Council will have to vote a second time on new Lyft and Uber fees at Sky Harbor International Airport because of an administrative error.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019World Gay Rodeo Finals riding into WestWorld of Scottsdale this week
The 33rd World Gay Rodeo Finals will be held this week in Scottsdale, with 11 traditional contests plus three "camp events" unique to the circuit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019Lineup, ticket info released for 2020 Arizona Roots Music and Arts Festival
The Arizona Roots Music & Arts Festival, a two-day reggae-rock music celebration, is returning to the Valley in 2020 for a second go-round.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019Phoenix Police Department fires 3 officers over separate incidents
The Phoenix Police Department announced Tuesday that three officers have been fired for disciplinary reasons over separate incidents.