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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Rep. O’Halleran chooses Navajo Nation official for State of Union list
A small business owner and political newcomer from the Navajo Nation will watch the presidential State of the Union address Tuesday night, courtesy of U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Worker in southeast Phoenix city crushed to death by equipment
A construction worker in a suburb southeast of Phoenix was killed Tuesday in an accident that involved heavy equipment, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Man charged with DUI on electric scooter in Tempe
A man was charged with driving under the influence while riding an electric scooter in the Phoenix area last year, it was announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Rep. Gallego taps Arizona schools advocate Beth Lewis as speech guest
Arizona public education advocate Beth Lewis will be among the guests attending Tuesday's presidential State of the Union, it was announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Rep. Andy Biggs invites Border Patrol agent to State of the Union
A Border Patrol agent in Arizona who grew up in Douglas will be among the guests attending Tuesday's presidential State of the Union.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Hacienda suspect Nathan Sutherland pleaded not guilty to sex assault
The nurse charged with sexually assaulting an incapacitated woman who later gave birth at a Hacienda HealthCare facility in Phoenix pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Expect more rain across the Phoenix area over the next few days
The National Weather Service said Phoenix has over a 50 percent chance of rain on Tuesday and a 20 percent chance heading into Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2019Doctor says Arizonans should be skeptical of CBD products’ claims
Dr. Terry Simpson told KTAR News that while CBD oil has been linked to some health benefits, there are still many questions as to how its affects people.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2019Drivers to use stretch of future South Mountain Freeway for first time
Drivers will be able to use a stretch of the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway for the first time next week, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2019Rep. Schweikert says drug drop boxes are helping combat opioid crisis
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona said programs designed to get unused prescription drugs out of medicine cabinets are helping reduce opioid abuse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2019Glendale coach arrested for allegedly attempting to lure minor for sex
A football and track coach at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale was arrested Thursday for allegedly attempting to lure a minor for sex.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2019Heavy snow and rain expected to hit northern Arizona this week
Tuesday night is expected to have heavy rainfall significant snow accumulation is possible above 6,000 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2019Prescott tribute center to fallen hotshot crew pulling in crowds
Officials said a tribute center dedicated to the 19 firefighters who died in a Prescott-area blaze said they were closing on 15,000 visitors despite a limited schedule.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2019Retired Air Force major to join Sen. Sinema at State of the Union
A Bronze Star recipient who lives in Scottsdale and works for Maricopa County Superior Court will be the guest of U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema at Tuesday's presidential State of the Union address.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2019Family of woman killed in Tempe Uber self-driving accident seeks $10M
The family of a woman who was hit and killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle last year has filed a $10 million complaint against Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2019Two Phoenix pedestrians killed in separate incidents over weekend
Two pedestrians were struck by cars and killed in separate incidents over the weekend, just 5 hours apart from each other.
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GENERAL NEWS | Feb 3, 2019Here are some of this year’s best Super Bowl commercials
Super Bowl commercials cost $175,000 per second this year. From mishaps with Amazon's Alexa to flying cars at Walmart, here are some of 2019's best.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 20193 Arizona bars ranked among nation’s best places to watch Super Bowl
Sports Illustrated named the nation's best bars for watching the big game based on Yelp reviews, and three Arizona bars received the honor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2019Video shows man killed by Flagstaff police charged at them with knives
Flagstaff police shot and killed a man outside of a mental health center Sunday morning after he allegedly confronted them and brandished a knife at them.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2019Drink too much while watching Super Bowl? Get a free tow from AAA Arizona
AAA of Arizona will again offer its "Tipsy Tow" service during the Super Bowl weekend. The service provides anyone with a free tow up to 10 miles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2019Dolphin Quest terminates contract with Dolphinaris after dolphin death
Dolphin Quest formally terminated its animal loan agreement with Dolphinaris on Friday after the death of Kai, a 22-year-old male bottlenose dolphin.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2019Final Arizonans to receive money from Volkswagen emissions lawsuit
The final Arizonans eligible to receive money from a 2016 Volkswagen emissions lawsuit will soon receive their restitution checks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2019Milstead: More border security needed in Arizona after large fentanyl bust
The top law enforcement official in Arizona is advocating for more border security after border agents announced that they captured nearly 254 pounds of fentanyl in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2019Southwest Key employee sentenced for sexually abusing migrants
A former Southwest Key employee was sentenced to 19 years in prison for sexually abusing seven teenage boys over a yearlong period at a Mesa facility.