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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2018Silver Alert canceled for missing 74-year-old Mesa man
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a 74-year-old Mesa man who went missing Saturday afternoon after authorities located the individual.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2018Mark Shoen named richest person in the history of Arizona
A study on the countries richest individuals revealed that Mark Shoen's net worth of $3.14 billion is the highest in the history of Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2018I-10 reopens ahead of schedule following weekend construction
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced it had reopened the I-10 near 51st and 59th avenues ahead of schedule, while other closures continued on parts of Interstate 17 and State Route 51 over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 21, 2018Red for Ed supporters, teachers gather in Surprise for rally
Two days after Arizona educators voted to stage a walkout to force a response to their demands of higher pay and additional funding for schools, Red for Ed teachers and supporters gathered in Surprise to support the movement.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Apr 21, 2018ADOT testing out new digital license plate technology
Technology for cars has moved outside, at least in Arizona and one other state, with testing of digital license plates that will, in theory, make waiting for registration a thing of the past.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018Mesa police searching for missing endangered man
The Mesa Police Department is looking for missing 20-year-old Preston Anderson, who was last seen April 20 around 2 a.m., according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018Students from Arizona protest gun violence at state Capitol
High school students occupied the House and Senate lobbies and the governor's office at the state Capitol Friday in the latest protest against gun violence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018Diane Douglas: ‘our No. 1 priority is to our students’
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas joined KTAR News 92.3 FM's Mac & Gaydos Friday to discuss the recent decision from Arizona educators to hold a walkout on April 26.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018ADOT: US 60 reopened following multi-vehicle crash
The westbound lanes of the US 60 at Mill Avenue that were blocked due to an accident involving numerous vehicles on Friday have been reopened, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018ADOT unveils safety message contest winner: ‘Buckle up, buttercup’
Winners of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s safety message contest will see their words in lights on overhead signs throughout the state this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018Arizona parents worry for children’s near-future after walkout vote
The possibility of a long-term teachers' strike in Arizona looms after a vote to walk off the job, but even a short-term walkout has some parents both sympathetic and irritated over the decision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018Southwest Cajun Fest brings Louisiana flavor to Chandler Park
The Southwest Cajun Fest brings family-friendly entertainment and southeastern Louisiana cuisine to the downtown Chandler area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2018O.H.S.O. Brewery’s downtown Gilbert location to open in April
O.H.S.O. Brewery and Distillery has found a new home in downtown Gilbert, opening up its fourth restaurant in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Ducey, Arizona House Democrats react to teachers’ decision to hold walkout
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and other members of the Arizona Legislature added their two cents Thursday night following the Arizona educators' vote to hold a walkout next Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Arizona educators vote in favor of walkout, begins Thursday
The threat of a walkout by Arizona teachers moved one step closer to reality when educators voted in favor of a work stoppage in their pursuit of higher wages and better classroom conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018WalletHub: Arizona considered one of the worst in terms of child healthcare
In terms of child healthcare, Arizona is considered one of the worst states in the country. According to WalletHub, a number of children are without proper healthcare.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Federal Highway Administration sending $7 million in relief funds
Two Arizona highways damaged by flooding last summer are receiving $7 million in federal relief funding to cover the costs of the repairs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018
Valley students expected to join walkouts to protest gun violence
High school students from around the Valley are expected to take part in a national walkout to protest gun violence Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Arizona Snowbowl is wrapping up 80th season this weekend
Discounted lift tickets, live music, a DJ dance-off and food and drink specials are the parting offerings from Arizona Snowbowl as the mountain closes for the summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Teacher walkout won’t begin Friday, Chandler district tells parents
An email from a Chandler school district official told parents that teachers will not begin a walkout Friday, but an organizer with Arizona’s RedforEd movement said they would not know for certain until voting was completed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Morning Squeeze opens second location in Tempe
Morning Squeeze, the popular breakfast and lunch spot in Scottsdale, has opened in its new downtown Tempe location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Arizona man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill Rep. McSally
An Arizona man who threatened several times to kill U.S. Rep Martha McSally has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Semi rolls over, accident closes Interstate 17 at Loop 101
A semi truck carrying bags of concrete rolled over in Phoenix early Thursday, shutting down a freeway interchange shortly before the start of commuter hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2018Phoenix-area home shoppers better make up their minds quickly
Home shoppers in Phoenix and around the nation need to be nimble because inventories are shrinking and homes are selling faster than ever.