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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2019Despite rhetoric, border counties’ violent crime about average for US
State and federal data on violent crime show that the 23 border counties were about as dangerous in 2017 as Cleveland – Cleveland, Tennessee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2019Gov. Ducey orders flags at half-staff in honor of Virginia shooting victims
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Saturday ordered that all state office building flags are to be at half-staff in honor of the Virginia Beach shooting victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2019One dead after wrong-way collision on Interstate 40 near Flagstaff
A wrong-way collision on Interstate 40 near Flagstaff resulted in eastbound I-40 being temporarily closed on Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2019Aqua-Tots Swim Schools expects Mesa headquarters to be completed this fall
The headquarters of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, which has 100 facilities in 14 countries, is expected to be completed in Mesa this fall.
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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.