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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.
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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.