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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Scottsdale man accused of beating, torturing girlfriend in ‘sex dungeon’
A Scottsdale man was arrested last week for allegedly beating and torturing his girlfriend in a so-called "sex dungeon" at his home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Arizona lawmakers react along party lines to Trump’s immigration overhaul
Arizona lawmakers reacted along party lines to President Donald Trump's announcement Thursday of his plan to overhaul the country's immigration system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Gilbert police arrest suspect in assault of developmentally challenged woman
Gilbert police have arrested a worker at a day center program for developmentally challenged adults on suspicion of inappropriately touching a woman client.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 20192 small Arizona airports to share $14M in federal grants for runways
Airports in smaller Arizona cities have received about $14 million to fund infrastructure-related projects, the Federal Aviation Administration announced this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Vandals jump fence, do damage at Phoenix-area high school
Police in a suburb west of Phoenix said nearly a dozen young suspects jumped a fence at a high school during the night and were caught on camera doing their damage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Former Arizona Gov. Brewer calls plan to send TSA workers to border ‘bizarre’
Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer called the White House's plan to send Transportation Security Administration employees to the border to help with the surge in immigration "bizarre."
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Police impersonator who pulled over a driver arrested on US 60 in Mesa
A man impersonating a Mesa police officer was arrested on the U.S. 60 last week, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Developers break ground on luxury condos at Desert Ridge in Phoenix
Developers held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Luxe in north Phoenix last week and revealed additional plans for the luxury condo community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Harkins Theatres to honor Doris Day with metro Phoenix screenings
Doris Day fans in metro Phoenix will soon be able to indulge in some of her classic films while giving back to a nonprofit organization.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2019Phoenix Sky Harbor named among top airports for on-time summer travel
The Phoenix airport was ranked the No. 4 best for on-time summer travel out of the nation's 50 busiest airports by finance website CompareCards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Another section of border wall to be replaced in southern Arizona
Another large section of border wall will be replaced in southern Arizona after federal officials ordered for construction to begin immediately.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Remains of missing Arizona woman found in desert
Authorities said they have found the body of an Arizona woman whose disappearance activated a Silver Alert last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Phoenix officer faces prosecution for allegedly beating handcuffed suspect
Prosecutors are moving ahead with charges against a Phoenix police officer accused of beating a handcuffed shoplifting suspect late last year, according to court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Glendale police release sketch of man suspected of attempted kidnapping
Police are seeking help in identifying a suspect in the attempted kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl in the West Valley earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Silver Alert canceled for 89-year-old Chandler man
A Silver Alert was canceled Wednesday for an 89-year-old Chandler man who police said drove himself home and was doing well.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Police nab 3 suspects in theft of metal band’s guitars during Phoenix stop
A popular metal band probably feels a small sense of satisfaction after Phoenix police arrested three men suspected of stealing the group's guitars during a recent concert date.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Arizona school bus driver suspected of driving impaired ahead of crash
A school bus driver in Arizona was arrested this week for allegedly driving under the influence before being involved in a collision that injured two students.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Flags at Arizona state buildings at half-staff Wednesday for fallen officers
Flags at all Arizona state buildings will be at half-staff Wednesday to honor fallen police officers, Gov. Doug Ducey's office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Arizona teen charged with making threats against high school
Police in a northern Arizona town arrested a teenage boy this week, accused of threatening to "shoot up the class" and the teacher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Metro Phoenix hits 100 degrees for 2nd time this year
The Valley reached triple-digit temperatures this week for the second time so far this year, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Arizona expert says DNA databases are helping to catch serial rapists
The co-CEO of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence says DNA databases are helping to catch serial rapists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2019Online voting underway for 15 finalists in ADOT safety message contest
After receiving more than 3,200 entries, the Arizona Department of Transportation has selected 15 finalists for its annual safety message contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2019Peoria teacher arrested for allegedly molesting 3 elementary students
A Peoria teacher was arrested Tuesday for allegedly molesting three female fifth grade students at Sun Valley Elementary School.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2019Employee at Phoenix group home accused of molesting 3 young girls
An employee at a behavioral health group home in Phoenix was arrested this month for allegedly sexually abusing three girls who were patients at the facility.