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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019Arizona AG, phone companies agree on principles to stop robocalls
Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Thursday in a press release that several phone companies are adopting eight principles to fight robocalls.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019
14-year-old arrested for allegedly killing man during Phoenix burglary
A 14-year-old was arrested last week for allegedly killing a man who walked in to find the boy burglarizing his Phoenix apartment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019More sites added for potential measles exposure in Phoenix
Valley health officials added new locations Monday where a teen international traveler that tested positive for measles could have exposed others.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019Arizona judge drops some charges against Arias prosecutor Martinez
A judge has dismissed some of the complaints against Maricopa County prosecutor Juan Martinez, who became known for his involvement in the Jodi Arias trial.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019Glendale woman accused of leaving 3-year-old twins home alone
A Glendale woman was arrested this weekend for allegedly leaving her twin 3-year-old sons alone at their home while she went to work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019Excessive heat to cook Phoenix area early in week, then let up some
There may be some humidity in the air around metro Phoenix, but that seems to have no effect on rising heat for part of this week, with another excessive heat watch on the books.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019Arizona political experts cast doubt on likelihood of Arpaio winning
Two Valley political experts say it's unlikely that former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will once again assume his former role, following his Sunday announcement that he will run in 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019
Child found alone in car in Peoria; father arrested
Police in a Phoenix suburb said Monday they arrested a man who had left his young child alone in a car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2019Expect heavy traffic ahead of Monday’s Rolling Stones concert in Glendale
Rolling Stones fans in the Valley will get no satisfaction out of the potential traffic backup Monday getting to the concert in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2019Joe Arpaio announces bid to once again become Maricopa County sheriff
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is making another run at the position he held for more than 20 years, he announced Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2019Family, politicians remember Arizona icon John McCain 1 year after death
Family, Arizona politicians and former colleagues in the U.S. Senate paid tribute Sunday to the man most known for being a war hero, maverick and statesman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2019Pedestrian dead after motor vehicle collision in Phoenix
Phoenix police said the driver of the Silverado didn't see the pedestrian until the accident occurred and was unsure of which direction the man came from.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2019WalletHub: Arizona ranks 18th nationally for women’s equality
The study examined all 50 states and factored the rankings based on workplace environment, political empowerment, and education and health rank.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 20191 year after his death, Arizona icon John McCain’s values live on
To honor John McCain's memory on the anniversary of his death, Americans are asked to put aside their differences and work for a common cause.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2019Phoenix police: Single-vehicle collision leaves one dead
A fatal, single-vehicle collision occurred at 15th Avenue and Indian School Road on Saturday night, according to Phoenix police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2019Active shooter training to take place in downtown Phoenix
An active shooter training will be held at the Herberger Theater complex in Phoenix on Tuesday, Phoenix police announced in a press release on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2019Wrong-way driver causes 2 accidents on I-10 in Chandler, injures 1
A wrong-way driver was arrested early Saturday morning after causing two accidents that closed the Interstate 10 on-ramp at Loop 202 San Tan Freeway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2019Scottsdale police officer injured following collision by drunk driver
A Scottsdale police officer was hospitalized early Saturday morning following a collision with a drunk driver during a traffic stop.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2019City of Phoenix, ASU to pilot new water conservation program
Funded by a grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the project will utilize the soccer fields at the ASU West campus to launch its pilot program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2019Mom arrested in Mesa for allegedly driving drunk with 4 kids in car
Police in Mesa arrested a woman early Thursday morning for allegedly driving while intoxicated with her children in the car, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2019Motorcyclist in extremely critical condition after crash
Police said the motorcyclist ran into the back of a 2015 Toyota Corolla that was stopped near 8th Street and Thomas Road Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2019West Valley youth basketball coach arrested on child sex charges
A West Valley youth basketball coach was arrested Friday and charged with a variety of sex crimes against children, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2019Measles exposure linked to teen at dance competition in Phoenix
According to officials, the traveler was at Arizona Grand Resort Aug. 9-11 and Sky Harbor Terminal 2 on Aug. 11 between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2019Silver Alert canceled after missing Peoria woman found dead
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Tuesday morning after a missing Peoria woman was found dead by Mohave County officials.