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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Maricopa County confirms first heat-related death of the season
A dehydrated man found dead in a vehicle was the first heat-related fatality of the season in Maricopa County, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Part of Loop 202 in Mesa closed after driver causes multiple accidents
Part of Loop 202 in Mesa was closed temporarily Wednesday afternoon after a reckless, speeding and possibly intoxicated driver caused multiple accidents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Phoenix office, traffic app team up to help during monsoon season
A partnership between a Phoenix government office and the makers of a traffic app should provide fast response to storm-related emergencies, with the help of everyday drivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Sen. Martha McSally sticks to opposition of Mexico tariffs
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona didn't back down on her opposition to tariffs on Mexico, even after a teleconference caller asked if she'd support President Donald Trump's promised import tax.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Mesa police union votes 95% no confidence in Chief Batista
The Mesa Police Association announced Wednesday morning that 95% of 564 officers surveyed say they do not have confidence in Chief Ramon Batista.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Authorities shut down Loop 202 West in Phoenix after report of shots fired
Authorities shut down part of westbound Loop 202 near 32nd Street in Phoenix on Wednesday morning to investigate reports of shots fired during a possible carjacking.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Arizona, other states reach settlement in health care data breach
Arizona and 15 other states have reached a settlement in a health care data breach lawsuit, it has been announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Holy hologram: Metal tour featuring Dio projection coming to Phoenix
“Dio Returns,” a live show featuring a lineup of former band members backing up a hologram of metal legend Ronnie James Dio, is coming to Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Harkins hosting movie premiere about Phoenix-based Make-A-Wish founder
Harkins Theatres on Thursday is set to host the nationwide premiere of a movie about the founder of Phoenix-based children's charity Make-A-Wish.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Tempe Marketplace to host weekly kids splash pad event during summer
Tempe Marketplace will host a weekly summer event that will allow kids to escape the heat and spend time with their favorite fictional characters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2019Phoenix mom wants positive result for kids who bullied son with autism
A Phoenix mom said she wants positive outcomes for students who took and shared videos mocking her son with autism, one of which was taken in a bathroom.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Glendale man arrested at US-Mexico border for allegedly smuggling meth
U.S. border officers arrested a West Valley man for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 90 pounds of methamphetamine into the U.S. from Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Arizona Lottery exceeds $1 billion in sales for first time
The Arizona Lottery has exceeded $1 billion in sales for the first time in its nearly four-decade history, beating its fiscal year 2020 goal early.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019KTAR News’ Mac & Gaydos, Chad Benson make list of top radio talkers
A magazine that specializes in talk radio rated the hosts of two KTAR News 92.3 FM programs among the 100 most important figures in the industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019SPLC files lawsuit against 2 Arizona groups accused of harassing migrants
The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit Tuesday against two Arizona groups they accuse of harassing asylum seekers and the church volunteers helping them.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Arizona will still trail most states in student spending, teacher says
Schools and students in Arizona will continue to lag behind other states in spending, a public school teacher said, despite a budget that included millions of dollars for education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019
Applications open for 2 spots on Maricopa County Superior Court
Applications are being accepted until July 8 for vacancies on the Maricopa County Superior Court as two judges retire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Man who rammed car into Phoenix police sentenced to 35 years in prison
A man who purposefully drove a car into three Phoenix police officers standing in a parking lot was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Woman sentenced to probation for damaging Tempe mosque
A woman who pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal damage at a Tempe mosque was sentenced Tuesday to two years' supervised probation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Sen. Sinema introduces bill to eliminate federal student loan fees
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona joined a Republican lawmaker to introduce a bill Tuesday that would eliminate federal student loan fees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Police chief calls for investigation into Phoenix officers’ online posts
The Phoenix Police Department will look into its employees' social media activity after a website listed nearly 300 posts by officers deemed offensive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Arizona economy ranks just outside of the top 10 nationally
Arizona's high GDP growth and increase in nonfarm payrolls helped its overall economy to a No. 11 rank nationally in a recent study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2019Phoenix Zoo welcomes birth of 6 endangered Mexican gray wolf pups
The Mexican Gray Wolf Species Survival Plan received a boost from the Phoenix Zoo when 3-year-old Tazanna gave birth to six pups last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 201944th Mighty Mud Mania set to return to Scottsdale park
Plenty of mud will fly in Scottsdale this weekend, but there won't be any politicians behind the mess.