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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2019‘They choose not to know’: Advocates combat Arizona sex trafficking
A survey by ASU’s Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research found that 34.6% of homeless youth surveyed reported sex trafficking exploitation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Tempe youth minister, 20, arrested for sexual misconduct with girl, 14
A 20-year-old Tempe youth minister was arrested last week for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Groundbreaking for state veteran home in Flagstaff set for this weekend
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is scheduled to break ground on the Flagstaff location at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs $11.8 billion state budget
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed the state's $11.8 billion budget Friday morning after the plan was passed by lawmakers on Memorial Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Corrections drops disciplinary action against Lewis Prison whistleblower
The Arizona Department of Corrections announced Thursday that it has rescinded all disciplinary action against the whistleblower who leaked videos of prison doors not locking at a West Valley prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Two dead, one critically injured following shooting in Phoenix
According to authorities, Phoenix Police responded to a call of a triple shooting around in the area of 2600 N. 45th Avenue late Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Arizona political figures react to Trump’s plan to place tariffs on Mexico
Arizona political figures shared their thoughts this week on President Donald Trump's announcement Thursday that he plans to impose 5% tariffs on all Mexican imports beginning June 10.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Watch for closure on Loop 101 in East Valley this weekend
Parts of the Loop 101, eastbound I-10 and Grand Avenue will have restrictions this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2019Online application deadline for fall hunts in Arizona approaching
Applying online represents the only method for hunters to enter the draw process as the paper application deadline passed on May 14.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Arizona AG Mark Brnovich asks judge to reject $7.6M Motel 6 settlement
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich asked a judge to deny approval of a $7.6 million settlement with Motel 6 over the sharing of customer information with immigration officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Wildfire burning through grass, brush in northwest Maricopa County
A wildfire that broke out in northwest Maricopa County on Thursday spread to 2,500 acres, burning through grass and brush.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Death of Goodyear Boy Scout who collapsed during hike ruled accidental
The death of a West Valley Boy Scout who collapsed while hiking in central Arizona last month was ruled accidental, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Peoria firefighters rescue injured dog from top of mountain
Peoria firefighters responded to an unusual call Memorial Day when they rescued an injured pet dog from the top of a mountain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Chandler murder suspect arrested in Virginia after 22-year pursuit
A man was arrested this month for allegedly murdering a 15-year-old in 1997, 22 years to the day of the boy's death, according to Chandler police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Phoenix area boasts highest number of construction jobs in past year
According to the data released by the AGCA, the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area added 16,600 construction jobs from April 2018 to April 2019.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Man accused of setting Phoenix carport fire is also a murder suspect
The man arrested Thursday in connection to a Phoenix carport fire also is a suspect in a 2016 northern Arizona murder case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Mesa Parks and Recreation receives autism-certified designation
Mesa Parks and Recreation became the first such department in the world to receive an autism-certified designation on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Arizona AG to distribute $2M to victims of telephone fraud operation
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Wednesday that nearly $2 million has been recovered for victims of a telephone fraud operation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Developer breaks ground on active adult community in Surprise
The community will feature a recreation center, pickleball and bocce courts, a pool, nine-hole putting course, a dog park and trail systems.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019President Donald Trump to issue ‘big-league’ statement on the border
While being asked questions regarding a number of topics, President Trump said he would be giving a statement on the border either Thursday or Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Rev your engines: Peoria Harley-Davidson expanding into Goodyear
The streets of Goodyear are about to get a whole lot louder. Motorcycle shop Arrowhead Harley-Davidson is expanding its reach to the Goodyear area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2019Study says beer industry supports nearly 44,000 jobs in Arizona
A new study says the beer industry is responsible for supporting nearly 44,000 jobs in Arizona and generating more than 2.1 million jobs nationwide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2019As temperatures rise, ADOT ramps up work on northern Arizona highways
The Arizona Department of Transportation has several projects in the works that could cause delays on northern Arizona highways this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2019Scottsdale speller gets rare do-over during Scripps national bee
A Scottsdale seventh-grader became the sixth competitor in Scripps National Spelling Bee history to be reinstated after challenging a ruling.