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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2019
Paradise Valley man charged by SEC with $1 million in fraud
A Paradise Valley man was charged with more than $1 million in fraud last month by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Arizona Gov. Ducey skeptical of Trump impeachment process
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is not a supporter of the ongoing process that could end in the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Sen. Martha McSally joins GOP protest of Trump’s plans for Syria
Sen. Martha McSally joined a growing chorus of Republicans expressing disapproval of President Donald Trump’s plan to pull back U.S. forces in Syria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Banner Health finishes portion of construction for Chandler hospital
Banner Health has completed construction on part of its new hospital in Chandler that is expected to open next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Arizona students show improvement in math, English assessments
Arizona students did better in math and English assessments in 2018-19 than they did a year earlier, but a majority still fell short of proficiency.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Officials: Proper procedures followed after Arizona State Fair ride mishap
Officials said correct procedures were followed after a ride that malfunctioned at the Arizona State Fair left passengers dangling in the air.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Phoenix City Council to vote on new fee for airport Uber, Lyft trips
Taking Uber or Lyft to the Phoenix airport could soon become more expensive. Phoenix City Council will vote Oct. 16 on a proposal to add a new fee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Gov. Ducey appoints new Arizona Department of Corrections head
Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed David Shinn as the new director of the Arizona Department of Corrections, replacing Charles Ryan, who retired last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Border Patrol agent found dead while on duty in Arizona
A U.S. Border Patrol agent died after apparently falling and hitting his head while on duty in a remote part of southern Arizona, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Scottsdale City Court is making it easier to dispute parking tickets
Have you recently received a parking violation in Scottsdale?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Former US special envoy to Ukraine steps down at McCain Institute
The executive director of a conservative think tank with ties to Arizona State University has stepped down from the post, the McCain Institute announced Monday
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Conservationists finish Grand Canyon watchtower mural work after 4 years
Conservationists have finished the four-year project to conserve five floors of murals in a Grand Canyon National Park watchtower.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Phoenix man shoots self in face trying to quiet down neighbors
A Phoenix man accused of shooting at his ceiling to get neighbors above him to quiet down shot himself in the face instead Sunday night and was hospitalized in critical condition.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Oct 7, 2019South Phoenix business owners wary of light rail expansion, seek assistance
Georgia Martínez and other business owners fear they won’t be able to stay afloat during the light rail project’s years of construction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2019Whole Foods Market in downtown Tempe announces opening date
Whole Foods announced the location at Ash Avenue and University Drive in Tempe will open its doors Nov. 6.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2019Man dies in west Phoenix following arrest at convenience store
The man was taken into custody at the Circle K near 51st Avenue and McDowell road at about 5:45 a.m. after reports of a fight inside the convenience store.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2019ASU professor: Whistleblowers can range from saints to sinners
An ASU business ethics professor said whistleblowers range from people risking their lives to right a wrong to “cranks” who erode the credibility legitimate whistleblowers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2019Peoria Sports Complex to have sensory room at Halloween Monster Bash
Monster Bash is a free event but all are encouraged to donate canned food to benefit the St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2019FD: 1 dead, 1 hurt following head-on collision in Phoenix
According to the Phoenix Fire Department, emergency crews were called to the accident near 35th and Grand avenues around 4:30 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2019Mesa selling low-cost costumes, materials at weekly surplus sale
The City of Mesa will be selling an abundance of fabrics, materials, costumes and clothing from theater productions at the city's next surplus sale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2019Shooting suspect taken into custody by Chandler Police Department
Victor Morales, 26, who is suspected of shooting three family members at a home northwest of Arizona Avenue and Galveston Street, has been arrested.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2019US Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona takes reins of Freedom Caucus
In his new role as chairman of the Freedom Caucus, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona is standing firmly behind President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2019Chandler Mayor’s Day of Play heading to Tumbleweed Park
According to the event's website, the festivities are to help kids "embrace the transformative power of play" and "spark family exploration."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2019Fire at industrial plant forces evacuations in Coolidge
The Coolidge Police Department evacuated the Landmark Ranch subdivision in response to a chemical fire in a nearby industrial plant.