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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018Teachers in Arizona hold statewide ‘walk-in’ ahead of potential walkout
For the second Wednesday in a row, hundreds of teachers from schools across Arizona joined forces before classes to participate in so-called "walk-ins" to call for better paychecks and teaching supplies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018Vacationing Arizona couple killed in freak accident in Ireland
An Arizona couple vacationing in Ireland were killed in a freak accident when the horse-drawn carriage they were riding in plunged off a mountainous road.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Apr 11, 2018House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire after term ends in January
Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Wednesday morning that he will not run for re-election in the fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018Police identify victims from airplane crash at Scottsdale golf course
Six people who were killed in an airplane crash at TPC Scottsdale golf club Monday night have been officially identified, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018
Phoenix ranked in top 20 among best places to live in the United States
Sunshine, a thriving job market and a relatively low cost of living were the top reasons why Phoenix was ranked as the 19th best place to live in the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018Arizona Democrats oppose Ducey’s decision to deploy National Guard
A group of Arizona lawmakers voiced their opposition to Gov. Doug Ducey's decision to send more than 300 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in a letter sent Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2018Sonorasaurus officially named Arizona’s state dinosaur
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday, giving the Copper State its first official state dinosaur. The Sonorasaurus, which stands for "Sonora lizard," was first unearthed in 1994 and is related to the Brachiosaurus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Gov. Ducey will ‘work with teachers, decision makers’ on increased wages
With more than 200 protesters outside, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey held his monthly interview with the Mac & Gaydos Show on KTAR News 92.3 FM Tuesday, providing his insight on the current situation surrounding Arizona education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Women were paid $7,300 less than men in Arizona in 2017, study finds
The average woman in Arizona was paid about $7,300 less than her male counterparts in 2017, according to the latest data from the National Partnership for Women and Families.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018KTAR wins Crystal Award for commitment to the community
The National Association of Broadcasters’ awards were presented on Tuesday and KTAR-FM won a Crystal Radio Award for its commitment to community service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Protesting teachers line streets near KTAR 92.3 FM for Ducey’s arrival
A large number of teachers advocating for higher wages and better treatment lined the streets near the KTAR 92.3 FM newsroom Tuesday as Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey had his monthly interview at the station.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Phoenix reaches 100-degree mark for first time in 2018 on Tuesday
There is no going back now: Phoenix hit 100 degrees for the first time in 2018 on Tuesday, marking the unofficial first day of summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Leaders argue over Supreme Court decision on destroying guns
Leaders in an Arizona city continue to argue over a Supreme Court decision outlawing the destruction of guns seized by the police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Scottsdale police announce arrest made in 3-year-old murder case
Authorities working closely on the case said 42-year-old Ian Mitcham has been arrested for the murder of Allison Feldman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018DPS boss says Arizona may commit more National Guard to border security
Col. Frank Milstead, head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, said it was possible even more National Guard members from the state could be sent to the border for security.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Body of 54-year-old man recovered at Lake Pleasant in Phoenix area
The body of a 54-year-old man was found in Lake Pleasant in northwest Phoenix on Tuesday, one day after he went missing while swimming with his daughter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Southwest offering seasonal nonstop flights from Sky Harbor to LaGuardia
Passengers from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport can now fly nonstop to LaGuardia Airport from Southwest Airlines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Democratic Party national chair has eye on Arizona special election
A few upset victories over Republican candidates across the country has Democratic leaders hopeful of change in Arizona's upcoming special election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2018Arizona educators preparing for long-term walkout to protest low pay
Arizona educators are preparing for a long-term walkout in protest of poor teacher pay, low per-student funding and worsening classroom conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2018Arizona, border states pledge 1,600 troops for Trump’s border fight
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey told a group of soldiers preparing to deploy from a Phoenix military base that their "mission is about providing manpower and resources" to support agencies on the border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2018Man on felony warrant believed to have stolen Surprise car Monday
Lonnie Smith, 51, was approached by Surprise police officers on Monday before pulling out a gun. When police fired, he fled on foot and then stole a car.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 9, 2018Country Thunder sees record attendance of 30,000
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office implemented public service announcements before and during Country Thunder to warn about topics including drugs, alcohol and sexual assault.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2018Report: Arizona voter database hacked by criminals in 2016, not Russia
A senior White House official told Reuters on Monday that a 2016 hack of Arizona's election database was done by "suspected criminal actors and not the Russian government."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2018Approaching 100: Phoenix expected to reach 99 degrees Tuesday
Last year, the temperature didn't reach 99 degrees until May 3. The very next day reached 103 degrees, the first triple-digit day of 2017.