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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 2, 2019Gilbert teen drummer charms crowd on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ show
A Gilbert teen whose exuberant drum performance during a halftime show at a high school went viral, added to his fame Tuesday with an appearance on late night national TV.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2019Scottsdale firm has outfitted forest rangers with Tasers, body cameras
Scottsdale-based tech company Axon and the U.S. Forest Service announced an agreement that will give rangers and agents body cameras to go along with the stun guns previously purchased.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 20195 Arizona women named grand marshals for Fiesta Bowl parade
Five women with Arizona ties were selected as the grand marshals for one of the Valley's most popular annual parades.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2019Bald eagle breeding grounds grow in Arizona, but number of eggs dips
Wildlife officials said this week that more breeding grounds for bald eagles in Arizona didn't add up to more baby birds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2019Arizona troopers stop wrong-way driver on Interstate 17 in Phoenix
Highway troopers stopped a wrong-way driver speeding on a Phoenix freeway early Wednesday morning, the second of the week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2019West Valley suburb breaks ground on recreation campus
The Goodyear Recreation Campus will include a 48,000-square-foot recreation facility, 30-acre park and a playground.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 201993-year-old man dead after vehicle ends up in pond in Sun City West
One person died and another was hospitalized after a vehicle ended up in a pond in Sun City West on Tuesday evening, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Sen. McSally surveys damaged Saudi oil facility during Middle East trip
Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona recently returned from a Middle East trip that included a stop at the Saudi Arabian oil field damaged in attacks last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 20194-month-old girl left in vehicle by guardian found dead in Phoenix
A 4-month-old girl died Tuesday after being left in a vehicle by her guardian, a Phoenix school district employee, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Tires slashed on more than 60 vehicles in west Phoenix
Phoenix Police Sgt. Maggie Cox said tires were slashed on more than 60 vehicles in west Phoenix early Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 201912 Valley police departments to participate in Pink Patch Project
Twelve Valley police departments will participate in an initiative this month to raise awareness and funding for those battling breast cancer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Glendale man accused of exposing himself to women from his car
Glendale police said Tuesday they have arrested a man accused of exposing himself to at least four women from his vehicle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019This Valley city rated by far as Arizona’s best for vegetarians, vegans
One Phoenix-area city stands out from the state crowd for its friendliness to vegetarians and vegans, according to a personal-finance website's rankings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Phoenix Sky Harbor to temporarily close runway in November
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced plans Tuesday to temporarily close one of its runways used for arrivals in November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Federal judge in Arizona rules against Gov. Ducey in Prop. 123 lawsuit
A federal judge ruled Monday that Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey acted illegally by withdrawing money from a state land trust to fund education without congressional approval.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Truck rollover closes eastbound US 60 ramp to northbound Loop 101
The eastbound U.S. 60 ramp to northbound Loop 101 was closed most of the day Tuesday after truck rollover incident that morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 20195 injured in wrong-way crash on Interstate 17 in Phoenix
Five people were injured, three seriously, when a wrong-way driver smashed into three vehicles on Interstate 17 in Phoenix on Monday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019Applications open for vacancy on Arizona Game and Fish Commission
The commission is looking for applicants passionate and knowledgeable about Arizona wildlife and its long-term conservation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019US Rep. Biggs introduces voucher bill for Native American students
An Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill that offers vouchers for Native American students to diversify their educational options.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2019NYPD Pizza the latest business to close on Tempe’s Mill Avenue
NYPD Pizza's last day of operations after five years of business at its location near Third Street and Mill Avenue was Friday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 30, 2019Valley companies give new life to discarded building materials
These Valley companies are working to stop waste from ending up in landfills by providing deconstruction services and selling discounted building materials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2019Man sentenced to 20-plus years for 2018 murder of Tempe fire captain
Hezron Parks was sentenced Monday to 20-plus years in prison for last year's murder of Kyle Brayer, a Tempe Fire Department captain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2019Time running out to claim $14.6M prize for lottery ticket sold in Goodyear
A $14.6 million The Pick jackpot ticket sold at a Circle K near Litchfield Road and Van Buren Street in Goodyear in June remains unclaimed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2019Newlyweds arrested after melee with police on Prescott’s Whiskey Row
A new bride in a wedding dress and her groom honeymooned behind bars this weekend after an altercation with police on Prescott’s Whiskey Row.