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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Arizona Sen. Sinema ready to bargain on border wall to end shutdown
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has joined a bipartisan group of legislators who planned to tell President Donald Trump in a letter they were willing to beef up border security if it would end the government shutdown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Arizona lawmakers urged to approve $56M for child care for needy families
Gov. Doug Ducey is urging lawmakers to approve a plan to put $56 million toward expanding child care assistance for thousands of Arizona children.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Blanco Tacos & Tequila to come to downtown Phoenix this year
The modern Mexican restaurant Blanco Tacos & Tequila will open in Block 23 in downtown Phoenix by the end of the year, it was announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Tempe restaurant offering free meals to furloughed government workers
A Tempe restaurant is looking to do its part to help residents who have been affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Sheriff Penzone favors more police in Arizona schools but funding an issue
Campus security remains a concern for Arizona and local law enforcement leaders, starting with Gov. Doug Ducey and including Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Arizona GOP chair hopeful Kelli Ward’s husband allegedly assaulted volunteer
The husband of twice-failed U.S. Senate candidate Kelli Ward is accused of assaulting one of her former volunteers at an election night party last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019A little rain, a little fog roll into eastern parts of metro Phoenix
A surprise guest literally dropped in on part of metro Phoenix early Wednesday -- fog -- after a night of rain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Uber bringing 1,000 dockless bikes and scooters to Scottsdale, Mesa
Uber, known for its car ride-hailing app, announced it would roll out 1,000 JUMP-branded bikes and scooters to Scottsdale and Mesa, starting Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019Program allows disabled residents to share medical info with Mesa Police
Mesa Police has introduced a program that allows residents with disabilities to share health information with police in an effort to aid first responders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 16, 2019
Kanye West reportedly donates $10M for art project inside Arizona volcano
A decades-long art project in northern Arizona is reportedly getting a $10 million boost from an unlikely patron: superstar rapper Kanye West.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Police searching for suspects wanted for Taco Bell robbery in Glendale
Glendale Police said Tuesday night they are searching for two suspects involved in the possible armed robbery of a Taco Bell.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019After officer’s funeral, Penzone backs Arizona ban on texting and driving
Following the death of Officer Clayton Townsend, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Arizona needs a statewide ban on texting and driving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019First cruise ship will depart from Rocky Point in December
Arizonans dreaming of a cruise vacation will be able to depart closer to home by the end of the year, when the first ship launches from Rocky Point, Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019
Busy Tempe intersection closed after accident with police vehicle
The intersection of University Drive and Rural Road in Tempe was closed Tuesday afternoon following a collision involving a police vehicle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Armed suspect dies after being shot by Tempe Police officer
A Tempe Police officer fatally shot an armed suspect Tuesday afternoon, the fourth shooting involving Valley law enforcement this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Arizona congressman wants Trump to declare emergency over border wall
An Arizona congressman is calling on President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019St. Mary’s Food Bank feeds Sky Harbor workers impacted by shutdown
St. Mary’s Food Bank set up a mobile pantry to support federal airport employees in Phoenix affected by the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Tempe lands new headquarters for Arizona organ-donation network
The city of Tempe has lured the Donor Network of Arizona from its nearly 18-year-old home in Phoenix with a big chunk of land that will be tailored for growth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Man rescued from 18-inch storm drain in West Phoenix
Phoenix fire crews rescued a man from an 18-inch storm drain in West Phoenix on Tuesday. It was not immediately known how he got into the drain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019North Phoenix roadway remains restricted after water main break
A roadway in north Phoenix is expected to be restricted for more than a week after a water main break flooded the street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Arizona sheriff wants Trump to put foot down on border security
With over three decades of experience working and living in Cochise County, Sheriff Mark Dannels said border security for the affected communities was a "bottom line" agenda item for him.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Peoria police shoot suspect during armed robbery response
Police in Peoria responding to an armed robbery call shot a suspect Monday night at a shopping center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Scramble to open 4th Valley location with charity event in early February
The 3,100-square-foot Scramble includes a 1,000-square-foot dog-friendly patio where people can enjoy the locally sourced breakfast and lunch menu.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 15, 2019Phoenix Fire Department recruitment period open until Feb. 4
The Phoenix Fire Department has opened its recruitment period and is looking for new firefighters to join its ranks through Feb. 4.