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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2019DPS: 30 DUI arrests made in Arizona over New Year’s holiday
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said 30 DUI arrests were made in the state this New Year's holiday, up from 23 last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2019Arizona snow continues through New Year’s, expected in Tucson overnight
The snowfall was expected to move south, with predictions of up to 2 inches in Tucson starting Tuesday night and up to 6 inches in other areas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2019Police: Man arrested after groping 8-year-old girl at Mesa Walmart
Alan David Hammer, 56, was arrested Monday after he allegedly groped an 8-year-old girl in a Mesa Walmart, according to Mesa Police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2019New Year’s baby born in Phoenix hospital 47 seconds after midnight
One Phoenix mom had an exciting start to 2019 -- her first child was born New Year's Day at Banner Estrella Medical Center just 47 seconds after midnight.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2019Dolphinaris Arizona announces death of 11-year-old dolphin Khloe
Dolphinaris Arizona in Scottsdale announced Monday that 11-year-old dolphin Khloe has died from a chronic illness due to a parasite called Sarcocystis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2019Here are the most-read stories on KTAR.com for 2018
As we wrap up 2018, it's time to look back on the biggest stories that mattered to KTAR News 92.3 FM's listeners and readers before ushering in 2019.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jan 1, 2019Here are some tips for nursing that New Year’s Eve hangover
Nursing a New Year’s Eve hangover is tough -- but it can be done. Start by rolling out of bed and grabbing a big glass of water.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2019Going to the Fiesta Bowl? Arrive early to avoid Loop 101 traffic
PlayStation Fiesta Bowl spectators can expect heavy traffic along the Loop 101 leading into the State Farm Stadium on Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Pursuit of bank robbery suspect ends in officer-involved shooting on I-10
A pursuit of a vehicle that began on Loop 101 on Monday evening ended in an officer-involved shooting, Phoenix Police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018New Year’s Eve delivers rain, snow and road closures throughout Arizona
According to the National Weather Service, the potential for snow flurries will continue through northern parts of the Phoenix area through the evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Gov. Ducey appoints new director of Arizona’s Medicaid agency
Gov. Doug Ducey announced Monday that Jami Snyder has been appointed director of Arizona's Medicaid agency, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Arizona agencies launch campaign to educate teens about opioid misuse
Two Arizona agencies launched an campaign Monday that aims to bring awareness to teens about the dangers of opioid misuse.
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GENERAL NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Action, superhero flicks top list of highest-grossing movies in 2018
The majority of people who went to the movies in the U.S. this past year were more than willing to sit down and indulge in a superhero flick.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Prosecutors to review abuse case of children at Phoenix-area shelter
Maricopa County authorities will turn over evidence that shows staff members allegedly physically abusing migrant children at a Phoenix-area shelter to prosecutors Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018ASU graduate gives business school $3 million to create dean’s chair
A $3 million gift from an alumnus will set up a dean's chair at Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business, the university recently announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Scottsdale high school band to perform in London New Year’s Parade
A group of Scottsdale students are ringing in the new year in a big way - performing in London with their school band.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Authorities investigating after body found on southeast Phoenix street
Authorities are investigating after a body was found on a street in southeast Phoenix early Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Bundle up for wet New Year’s Eve, rest of cold week in metro Phoenix
Chances were good Monday for the last rain of 2018 to hit Phoenix and more cold weather would definitely stretch into the new year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Arizona’s minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to hit $11 in 2019
New minimum wage requirements will take effect in 20 states in the new year, including Arizona, which will see its minimum wage increase from $10.50 to $11.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2018Celebrating with gunfire isn’t just dangerous; it’s illegal in Arizona
Shooting a gun into the air to celebrate on New Year's Eve isn’t just dangerous, it’s illegal in Arizona under Shannon’s Law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2018Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 28-30
New Year's festivities, the Fiesta Bowl Parade and National Bacon Day -- here are some stories that headlined the news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2018Chandler woman allegedly tried to fraudulently obtain nursing license
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Friday that Laura Lynn Bell of Chandler was indicted for allegedly trying to fraudulently obtain a new nursing identity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2018Snowbowl to hold New Year’s Eve party including Torchlight Parade
The Fremont restaurant at Snowbowl is holding a slope-side New Year's Eve party starting at 4 p.m., which will include the Torchlight Parade at 6 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 30, 2018Two women hospitalized after being ejected in two-vehicle collision
Two women were hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a two-vehicle collision on North Metro Parkway, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.