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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 20191-year-old in critical condition after being pulled from Phoenix pool
A 1-year-old was in critical condition Tuesday after being pulled from a backyard pool in Phoenix, according to the city's fire department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019Arizona’s first White Castle opens this week in Scottsdale
Arizonans will soon have another option for satisfying any hamburger cravings. The state's first White Castle is set to open in Scottsdale on Oct. 23.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019Mesa police find $600K worth of drugs during vehicle search
Mesa police found 16 pounds of heroin and more than 15,000 fentanyl pills, among other drugs, in a vehicle during a search last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 20192 Chandler buildings to be renovated, renamed after city’s founder
A Phoenix-based developer plans to renovate two downtown Chandler office buildings and will rename them after the city's founder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019AIA clears schools named in Mountain Pointe coach leaked info scandal
The Arizona Interscholastic Association has decided not to punish any of the teams named in the Mountain Pointe High School recruiting scandal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 22, 2019Founder of popular Sedona eatery opens vegetarian cafe in Phoenix
David Warr opened Giving Tree Cafe in early October near Seventh Street and McDowell Road, next door to popular vegan restaurant Green New American.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Arizona Native American leaders want adoption fraud probe expanded
Following a report that a Maricopa County official's alleged adoption fraud might extend beyond the Marshall Islands, state Native American leaders called for an investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Hit-and-run in Chandler leaves adult, 12-year-old child dead
A hit-and-run in Chandler on Monday evening left a father and his young son dead, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019
Rep. Biggs of Arizona fails to force vote on motion to censure Rep. Schiff
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, failed to force a vote to censure Rep. Adam Schiff over his handling of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputy involved in fatal accident
A Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a fatal accident in the West Valley on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019
Phoenix-area soldier among 3 killed in weekend Army training accident
One of the three U.S. Army soldiers killed in a training accident at a Georgia military base over the weekend was from the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Arizona receives $2.5M in federal grants to prevent school violence
Two Arizona school districts and the state's executive office have been awarded more than $2.5 million in federal grants to help prevent school violence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Scottsdale City Council OKs $300M Museum Square development
The city of Scottsdale is moving forward with plans to turn a deserted transit station into a $300 million development that will include a hotel, residences and restaurants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Developer with Arizona ties sentenced to 1 month in college scandal
A developer with projects in the Phoenix area who was involved in the widespread college admission scandal was sentenced to 1 month in prison Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Tempe police looking for man who robbed Alamo Drafthouse, stole car
Police are looking for a suspect who robbed the Alamo Drafthouse in Tempe and stole an employee's car earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Canadian breakfast eatery bringing 1st US location to Scottsdale
Canada-based eatery OEB Breakfast Co., first opened in 2009, is bringing its first U.S. location to Scottsdale next month.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Oct 21, 2019Prediabetes screenings may lower rate for Hispanics, Native Americans
Hispanics, Native Americans and African Americans are most at risk for diabetes, with racial and ethnic minorities reporting the highest rates of the debilitating disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 21, 2019KTAR News to partner with Walgreens for free flu shots
With cold and flu season on the horizon, health officials are advising people to get their flu shots before the end of October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 20, 2019Paradise Valley Veterans’ Car Show entering 15th consecutive year
The Paradise Valley Veterans' Appreciation Car Show will be making its 15th consecutive appearance on Nov. 9.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2019CJET program helps offenders with mental health issues stay out of jail
A new program to help low-risk criminal offenders with mental health issues stay out of jail is showing effectiveness through its first three years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2019Wrong-way drivers exit Loop 202 using on-ramp as off-ramp
The westbound Loop 202 saw unusual activity as lines of cars were caught driving the wrong way on the McClintock Road on-ramp to avoid traffic closures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2019Tempe receiving $2 million grant for naloxone, other opioid treatments
Tempe was chosen as one of 12 cities, counties or tribal governments nationwide to receive a federal grant for naloxone, a treatment for opioid overdoses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2019Sen. Sinema votes with GOP to reject resolution on power plant rule
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona was one of three Democrats to vote with the GOP majority as the Senate rejected an attempt to overturn a Trump administration power plant regulation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 19, 2019Phoenix Zoo unveils renovated elephant habitat, new amphitheater
The Phoenix Zoo will celebrate the renovation of its elephant exhibit and addition of its 500-seat amphitheater this weekend.