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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Fire in Mesa leads to significant power outage for several hours
Thousands of customers lost power in east Mesa on Thursday afternoon after a large fire sparked nearby, according to abc15.com.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Buckeye police arrest former teacher on kidnapping charges
The Buckeye Police Department arrested a former teacher on Wednesday and charged him with luring and kidnapping a student.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Two teens indicted for allegedly setting off explosive device, injuring Mesa homeowner
Two teenagers were indicted after they allegedly set off an explosive device at the front door of a Mesa home, injuring the homeowner, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Smoke visible for miles as crews get Phoenix auto shop fire under control
Smoke was visible for miles Thursday morning as crews put out a fire at a west Phoenix auto body shop, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Fake firefighter accused of spreading bogus evacuation news near Arizona wildfire
An Arizona man was arrested for allegedly impersonating a firefighter and telling residents near the Hillside Fire to evacuate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2024Arizona tribe gets $4 million in federal funding for workforce development
An Arizona tribe has been awarded $4 million in federal funding to support workforce development efforts, officials announced this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Man extradited, arrested for murder of 15-year-old girl in 20-year-old cold case
A man was extradited from Mexico and arrested for the alleged killing of a teen girl 20 years after she was found dead, the Phoenix PD said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Fewer Fourth of July DUI arrests in Arizona this year than in 2023
There were fewer Fourth of July DUI arrests reported in Arizona over the recent holiday weekend than in 2023, but with a caveat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Gilbert PD K9 vehicle crashes in Queen Creek while traveling to emergency service call
A Gilbert Police Department K9 vehicle was involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon in Queen Creek, Gilbert PD confirmed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Both drivers dead after head-on collision in west Phoenix
Two drivers died and a passenger sustained life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision in west Phoenix on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Evacuations lifted after crews stop spread of 2 wildfires southeast of metro Phoenix
All evacuations order related to two wildfires southeast of metro Phoenix have been lifted, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Large lizard seen crawling along Phoenix freeway during rush hour
Leapin’ lizards! A large reptile was seen on video crawling along a Phoenix freeway during rush hour Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Silver Alert canceled after 88-year-old Gilbert man found safe
A Silver Alert for a missing Gilbert man was canceled early Wednesday after the subject was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Man arrested for attempted homicide of neighbor in northwestern Arizona
A 66-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening after attempted homicide of an adult male in Seligman, authorities announced on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Former Maricopa County temporary elections worker indicted in 3 theft cases
A former Maricopa County temporary elections worker was indicted in three theft cases that allegedly occurred over the past two months, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 20243 people found in possession of fentanyl worth $1.2M in Mesa, police say
Three people were found in possession of fentanyl pills worth $1.2 million in street value last week in Mesa, authorities announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Arizona Animal Welfare League offering free pet adoptions in Phoenix, Chandler
The Arizona Animal Welfare League is offering free pet adoptions for animals over 1 year old at two Valley locations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Driver in fatal north Phoenix crash released from hospital, taken to jail
A 19-year-old woman was released from the hospital and arrested on Monday for allegedly causing a fatal crash in north Phoenix last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024USA Pickleball signs warehouse lease in Tempe
USA Pickleball signed a new warehouse lease in Tempe in order to better support the pickleball community amidst the sport's rapid growth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Police looking for two good Samaritans who helped Chandler assault victim
Chandler police are looking for two good Samaritans who helped a woman believed to be a victim of assault on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Silver Alert canceled for 81-year-old Peoria man
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday for an 81-year-old Peoria man who was located and is safe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Missing Buckeye woman, dog found dead nearly 2 months after car broke down on I-10
A missing Buckeye woman and her dog were found dead nearly two months after her car broke down on Interstate 10, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Southbound Interstate 17 fully reopens near Sunset Point after Perry Tank Fire
Southbound Interstate 17 was fully reopened near Sunset Point by Tuesday morning after a closure the day before due to the Perry Tank Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Phoenix player hits $335,939 progressive jackpot in Arizona Lottery Fast Play game
A lucky player hit a progressive jackpot worth $335,939 last week in an Arizona Lottery Fast Play game, officials announced Monday.