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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Rep. Debbie Lesko’s bill on border security sent to president’s desk
A border security bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona is heading to the president’s desk after passing the Senate on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Arizona lawmaker arrested on extreme DUI charge in Mesa
An Arizona lawmaker was charged with extreme DUI after being pulled over for driving erratically in East Mesa on Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Motorcyclist dies after collision with vehicle in Tempe
Tempe Police said a motorcyclist was transported a hospital after a collision near Guadalupe and Rural roads and was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Scottsdale’s Papago Plaza renovations move forward with zoning vote
Renovations to Papago Plaza in Scottsdale took another step forward as the City Council unanimously approved a zoning amendment allowing renovations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018West Valley city pays back $93,000 in fines from illegal speed trap
The West Valley suburb of El Mirage returned $93,000 to drivers who were fined after being caught in an illegal speed trap.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Jones dies at 83
Former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles “Bud” Jones died on Thursday. He was 83.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Arizona among fastest-growing states, according to US Census Bureau
Arizona was the only state ranked among the top four in population growth by both amount and percentage over the last year, according to U.S. Census data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Veteran who served in Arizona raises millions for US-Mexico border wall
An Air Force veteran who once served in Arizona has crowdsourced millions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border through a GoFundMe page.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Expansion at Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 4 to begin in May 2019
A contractor already familiar with the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be building the new concourse at Terminal 4 next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Here’s when Phoenix officials will hold meetings on $230M Suns arena deal
Phoenix residents who want to voice their opinion on a $230 million Suns arena renovation deal can do so at a series of public meetings that will be held next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Jury finds ex-Arizona officer guilty of raping relative in California
Jared Elkins, a former Yuma Police Department officer, was convicted Wednesday of raping a relative in California.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Chandler officer with US Marshals shoots, injures suspect in Phoenix
A Chandler police officer with the U.S. Marshals Task Force shot and injured a suspect in Phoenix early Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Phoenix police shoot, kill suspect attacking officer
Police in Phoenix shot and killed a man they said attacked an officer on the street Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018
Tucson inmate sentenced to 4 years for threatening Barack Obama
An inmate in a Tucson prison was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday for threatening Barack Obama and Loretta Lynch.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2018Arizona teen suicide prevention hotline calls increase before holidays
While many teens count down the days until their holiday breaks, some aren't so excited.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018Police identify man killed in convenience store shooting
Mesa Police identified the man killed in a Sunday morning shooting at a Z's Convenience Store on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018Sens. Jeff Flake and Chris Coons co-introduce bill to fight climate change
U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake and Chris Coons co-introduced a bill Wednesday that aims to fight climate change through cutting emissions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018Waste Management Phoenix Open will feature 41 new suites in 2019
The Waste Management Phoenix Open has added 41 suites near the 17th and 18th holes for the 2019 tournament, according to the Phoenix Business Journal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018Arizona department now offering livestream of nesting bald eagles
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has launched a livestream so the world can get a glimpse of the daily activities of a pair of nesting bald eagles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018Scottsdale ranked among top 20 most caring cities
Scottsdale is among the top 20 most caring cities in the country, according to a personal finance website.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018Arizona signs on to natural gas joint effort with New Mexico, Sonora
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and officials from two neighboring governments have signed a four-year interstate agreement in support of the natural gas industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018McSally Senate appointment makes Grant Woods’ 2020 run more likely
Democrat Grant Woods said Republican Martha McSally's appointment to the U.S. Senate makes a 2020 challenge from him more likely.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2018Former Grand Canyon University parent company buys education group
Grand Canyon University's former parent company planned to buy a health-education services group for more than $360 million in cash.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 201811-year-old pedestrian injured in crash with school bus in Scottsdale
An 11-year-old pedestrian suffered "very minor" injuries after being involved in a crash with a school bus in Scottsdale early Wednesday morning.