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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2018Maricopa County animal shelter offering free adoption for large breeds
Maricopa County Animal Care is offering the public the perfect opportunity to adopt a new furry friend for the upcoming summer months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018McCain, McSally, Sinema approve of military strikes against Syria
U.S. Sen. John McCain, Rep. Martha McSally and Rep. Krysten Sinema all released statements of approval for the United States' military strikes against Syria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Fatal wrong-way crash closes westbound lanes of Interstate 8
Two people are dead after a wrong-way collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 8 at milepost 98 in southern Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Harkins Theatres adds lobby bars in $150 million construction upgrades
Harkins Theatres is pumping more than $150 million worth of upgrades into their theaters including adding in-lobby bars.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018ASU police warn of suspected sex traffickers targeting college parties
Arizona State University police warned students Thursday of a growing trend that involved suspected sex traffickers targeting college parties.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Arizona mom pleads not guilty to murder of her two children
An Arizona mother has pleaded not guilty to murder charges after her two children were found dead in a vehicle last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Silver Alert cancelled after 70-year-old Phoenix man found safe with dog
A Silver Alert was cancelled after a Phoenix man was found with his dog. Reyes Palomares, 70, was found safe near his home around 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Oakland A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell pleads guilty after Scottsdale arrest
An Oakland Athletics catcher who was arrested in Scottsdale last year for allegedly pointing a gun at a food-delivery person has pleaded guilty to the charges that stemmed from the case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Zillow is now buying and selling houses in the Phoenix area
According to a release, online real-estate listing service Zillow is expanding its Instant Offers program to the Phoenix area this spring.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Poll puts Lesko ahead by 10 points in Arizona special election
With less than two weeks before a special election for Congressional District 8, Arizona's Republican Party appeared likely to keep the seat, according to a poll.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018San Diego-based Donut Bar to open new location in Scottsdale
One of the best donut shops in the U.S. is making its way to the Valley, as the San Diego-based Donut Bar will open a new location in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018Grand Canyon National Park to raise entrance fees in June
The National Park Service announced Thursday that the entrance fees to the Grand Canyon National Park will rise in the beginning of June.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2018I-10 in West Valley to be restricted for weekend improvements
Make sure to give yourself extra travel time this weekend, as three Valley freeways are expected to have restrictions in place.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Arizona educators question Gov. Ducey’s education proposal
Members of Arizona Educators United took to Twitter Thursday afternoon to express their concerns with the new education proposal announced by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Banner Health to pay $18M for Medicare-related claims in Arizona
A Phoenix-based health care company will make a more than $18 million payment to settle allegations of false Medicare claims involving hospitals in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Gov. Doug Ducey to increase teacher pay by 20 percent in two years
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday that teachers in the state will receive a 20 percent pay raise over the next two years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018I-10, SR 347 reopened after blowing dust, low visibility caused closures
Interstate 10 and State Route 347 in central Arizona have reopened after blowing winds and low visibility forced closures on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Walmart to invest $52 million in renovations to Arizona stores
Walmart announced Thursday its plan to spend an estimated $52 million on renovations to as many as 15 stores across the state of Arizona over the next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Mortality rates in Arizona on the rise for moms, babies
Women and children who live in Arizona were more likely to have poorer health conditions than women and children who live in many other states, a recent report found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Jimmy Buffett to bring Son of a Son of a Sailor tour to Phoenix in October
Expect a big party in downtown Phoenix in October. That’s when laid-back, good-time singer Jimmy Buffett will stop by with his colorful brand of entertainment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Windy conditions, blowing dust challenge Arizona drivers
Air quality and driving conditions in Arizona took a hit Thursday, with gusts up to 40 mph blowing dust through the Phoenix area, two state agencies said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2018Two of Arizona’s largest school districts show support for Red for Ed
Two of the largest school districts in the state have openly voiced that they support the teacher protests happening statewide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018First Arizona National Guard troops to be stationed on border later this week
Dozens of Arizona National Guard members will head to the U.S.-Mexico border later this week as part of President Donald Trump’s latest border security strategy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018Rep. Schweikert can’t argue with Speaker Ryan’s decision to retire
As a family himself, U.S. Rep. Paul Schweikert of Arizona can sympathize with House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not to run for re-election to spend more time with his wife and children.