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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2019Evacuation order issued for Museum Fire near Flagstaff
Authorities issued an evacuation order for an area north of Flagstaff on Monday evening as firefighters continued to battle the Museum Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2019
Car crashes into Phoenix house; toddler and 2 others injured
Authorities in Phoenix said three people, including a toddler, were hospitalized Sunday night after a car crashed into a house.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 22, 2019Study: Phoenix home ownership affordable for most high school grads
According to a recent study, buying a house was determined affordable for high school grads in 36 of the 50 largest cities in the U.S.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Jul 22, 201930 more Phoenix police officers trained to use Narcan in opioid overdoses
Although Narcan – a nasal-spray form of naloxone – is used by other Valley departments, Phoenix has not widely trained its officers or distributed it.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 21, 2019Flash flood warning issued for Gila Bend area until 11:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Maricopa County, including the greater Phoenix area near Gila Bend 11:15 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2019Museum Fire near Flagstaff growing, forcing evacuations
A new fire burning north of Flagstaff has forced an evacuation notice for recreation areas as it continues to grow Sunday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2019Cellar Fire near Prescott grows to 7,500 acres as firefighters make progress
The Cellar Fire grew to 7,500 acres on Sunday, but firefighters are making good progress on the fire blazing south of Prescott.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 21, 2019Crash in Glendale involving a dump truck leaves 1 dead
A collision near 51st Avenue and Thunderbird Road left one victim dead and five others in critical condition early on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2019Central Fire burns 500 acres near New River, 20% contained
The Arizona State Forestry said the Central Fire near New River has grown to 500 acres and is 20% contained as of Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2019Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Tempe
A man in Tempe was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Tempe on Saturday night and has been transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2019South Mountain Environmental Center hosting Apollo 11 event
The South Mountain Environmental Educational Center will be hosting a 3 1/2 hour event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Meghan McCain opens up about miscarriage in New York Times piece
Meghan McCain, daughter to the late John McCain, discussed her miscarriage in a New York Times opinion piece published on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Hacienda HealthCare to shut down Mesa-based children’s hospital
According to a statement from the facility, the Hacienda Children's Hospital in Mesa is expected to shut down due to finances.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Puerto Ricans in Valley demand island governor’s resignation
Members of the Valley’s Puerto Rican community gathered at the state capitol this week to demand the resignation of Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Disabled veteran ‘appears’ to be getting home back following auction sale
It "appears" a disabled veteran will keep his Mesa home after a mix-up over tax payments led to it being sold in an auction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Northbound I-17 partially reopened at Seventh Avenue after crash
Northbound Interstate 17 was closed at Seventh Avenue on Friday due to a crash, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Glendale woman arrested for leaving baby in car while she shopped
A Glendale mother was arrested last week for allegedly leaving her baby in a car while she shopped at a Fry's grocery store.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Mesa named to list of best large US cities to live in by WalletHub
Five dimensions were used to rank the cities appropriately: Affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life and safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Air-condition repairman dies working in Phoenix-area attic
An air-condition repairman died in a suburban Phoenix attic where he'd been working Thursday, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Judge to review revised Motel 6 settlement in immigration lawsuit
A federal judge will review an amended settlement for Motel 6 guests who said the budget hospitality chain invaded their privacy in Arizona by giving their personal information to immigration agents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2019Phoenix ranks among the top 10 cities for millennials
A recent study by The Langston Co. and Centiment.co shows Phoenix as the 8th best place in the nation for millennials to live in.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 20193 Valley freeways to have closures this weekend for improvement projects
Three Valley freeways will have closures this weekend as part of ongoing improvement projects, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2019Penzone says he can’t reverse decision that cost Arizona veteran’s home
Penzone said he can't legally reverse a decision that cost a disabled Air Force veteran his home over a late tax bill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2019Tempe man arrested for alleged sexual conduct with 15-year-old girl
A Tempe man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old girl after exchanging explicit photos with her online.