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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2019Monsters, pinball and improv: 3 ways to find your niche in metro Phoenix
In a metro area of 4.4 million, how do transplants, particularly those who relocate without family, find a sense of community?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Brush fire closes Interstate 17 in both directions near Sunset Point
A brush fire closed Interstate 17 about an hour north of Phoenix in both directions for several hours on Wednesday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019KTAR, Arizona Sports wrap up 1st of 2 days of annual PCH Give-A-Thon
Bonneville Phoenix's two stations dedicated broadcast time for the Give-A-Thon from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday and will dedicate 14 hours (5 a.m.- 7 p.m.) Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Arizona DPS shuts down chop shop, recovers stolen cars in Tolleson
The Arizona Department of Public Safety last week shut down a West Valley chop shop and recovered several stolen cars from it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 20192 teens charged as adults with murder in Roosevelt Row shootings
Two teenagers were arrested and charged as adults with first-degree murder in the deaths of two coffee shop employees in downtown Phoenix last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Phoenix hits record daily high temperature for 2nd day in a row
Phoenix broke a daily high temperature record for the second day in a row Wednesday, hitting 112 degrees close to 1 p.m. to overtake 2007's high of 110.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Goodyear approves development agreement for city hall, civic square
Goodyear City Council approved a development agreement for the project on the corner of McDowell Road and 150th Drive on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Arizona Department of Child Safety meets goals months before deadline
The Arizona Department of Child Safety completed a federal review process and met its improvement goals months before its deadline, the agency announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Cindy McCain calls for civility before anniversary of husband’s death
Days before the first anniversary of John McCain's death, his widow, Cindy McCain, penned an op-ed Tuesday calling for political civility, in the manner urged by the Republican senator from Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Dog adopted from Arizona shelter to star in Disney movie
A dog adopted from an Arizona shelter has his paws all over a Disney movie that will premiere in November on its new streaming service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2019Valley ‘smart gyms’ rely on technology for an effective workout
The Exercise Coach is an innovative, high-tech fitness studio that relies on computers, artificial intelligence and robotics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Arizona court rejects Brnovich’s attempt to revive tuition lawsuit
An Arizona appeals court rejected Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s latest effort to sue the board that governs the state’s universities over tuition rates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Yoga event, champagne mixer coming to Salt River Fields in November
Yoga, fresh air and a champagne mixer are coming to the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks later this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Phoenix celebrates 99th year of 19th Amendment, plans for centennial
The city of Phoenix celebrated the 99th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote by kicking off a year of honoring suffragists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Phoenix breaks record for highest temperature on this date
It hit 113 degrees at 2:03 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, surpassing the record for Aug. 20 of 112 set in 1986.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Aug 20, 2019California-based logistics company moving facility to West Valley
A California-based logistics company is relocating to the West Valley, with plans to create 300 jobs and be operational by fall 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Tempe OKs new rules for electric scooters, bikes
Tempe city leaders approved new rules to improve safety for e-scooter and bike riders and pedestrians, starting with keeping them off sidewalks as much as possible.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Arizona air quality regulators set pollution advisory for Phoenix area
Arizona environmental regulators have issued another ozone pollution advisory for metro Phoenix, this time for Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Missing Chandler man found safe; Silver Alert canceled
A Silver Alert was canceled Tuesday for a Chandler man who was found dehydrated but safe after he went missing for several hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Kelly overtakes McSally in Arizona Senate race, poll finds
Democratic challenger Mark Kelly's pursuit of the seat held by U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona continues to gain support, according to new polling.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019Police activity closes Interstate 10 at 51st Avenue in Phoenix
Authorities shut down Interstate 10 at 51st Avenue in Phoenix early Tuesday to talk down someone threatening to jump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2019West Valley hospital to construct new all-private patient unit
A new care unit with a specialization for patients requiring heart monitoring is coming to Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2019Loop 101 traffic in north Scottsdale moved to temporary lanes for one year
The construction of a bridge will force drivers on the Loop 101 Pima Freeway in north Scottsdale to use temporary lanes for the next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 20192,500 Arizonans eligible to claim up to $1,000 in Jeep and Ram settlement
Some Arizonans will have the chance to claim up to $1,000 as part of a settlement involving Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram vehicles.