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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2024Arizona Humane Society waives adoption fees for dogs, puppies through Sunday
The Arizona Humane Society is waiving all dog adoption fees in its shelters due to overcrowding. That applies to puppies, too.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2024Phoenix Parks and Recreation opens new ADA-accessible playground for children of all abilities
A new ADA accessible playground has opened at Encanto Park. The goal is to provide an inclusive play space for children of all abilities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2024Grand Canyon warns hikers about dangers of excessive heat with temperatures rising
Due to extreme temperatures, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Man killed in crash involving a train in Phoenix
A man is dead after he was struck by a train in Phoenix near Van Buren Street and 19th Avenue on Wednesday morning. https://ktar.com/wp-admin/post-new.php#5576039
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Convicted child molester sentenced to 281 years in Arizona prison
A Phoenix man was sentenced to 281 years in prison for the sexual abuse of five children, authorities said Wednesday.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Jun 5, 2024A kidnapper draws a map to boy’s location; claims mysterious alibi
Episode 5 of "Ransom: Position of Trust" examines the interrogation of Hilton Crawford, who explained how R.L. Remington came up with the kidnapping plot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Watch: Arizona US House Congressional District 6 Republican debate
Kathleen Winn was the only participant in the June 5 Arizona U.S. House Congressional District 6 Republican debate
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Watch: Maricopa County Attorney Republican primary debate
Gina Godbehere was the only candidate to participate in the Maricopa County Attorney Republican primary debate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Caliber by Greystar marks first completed tenant at Peoria Place
Peoria and Greystar officials celebrated the completion of Caliber, marking the first development of a $500 million mixed-use project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2024Arizona to strengthen wildfire prevention efforts with $7 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Nearly $7 million will be invested into Arizona's wildfire prevention efforts thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Trails at Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak in Phoenix closed due to heat
Several trails in the Phoenix area will be closed from Wednesday until Friday due to heat, the Phoenix Fire Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Phoenix fire leaves man hospitalized from minor burns
A man was hospitalized with minor burns after he attempted to extinguish a house fire in Phoenix, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Watch: Arizona US House Congressional District 1 Republican primary debate
The Arizona U.S. House Congressional District 1 Republican primary debate on June 4 had just two candidates -- challengers Robert Backie and Kimberly George.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Suspect allegedly exceeds 150 mph fleeing from YCSO deputy north of Wickenburg
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a suspect who fled from a traffic stop at high speeds on Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Police release name of suspect who died after shooting with Phoenix officers
A Monday update from the Phoenix Police Department identified the suspect in an officer-involved shooting that took place over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2024Arizona man appeared in Florida court in murder case after extradition from Ukraine
An Arizona man who faces numerous charges in three different states made his initial court appearance in Florida, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2024Phoenix man convicted for pointing gun at victim after collision on I-17
A Phoenix man was convicted last week for pointing a gun at another driver after a collision on Interstate 17 last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2024NB SR 87 reopened at Bush Highway northeast of Phoenix after brush fire
Northbound State Route 87 reopened in the northeast Valley on Monday afternoon after closing due to a brush fire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2024Authorities warn residents near Adams Fire north of Mesa about potential evacuations
Authorities warned residents near the Adams Fire north of Mesa about the potential for evacuations on Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2024Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Glendale
A motorcyclist died after a Monday crash that took place around 3 a.m. in the area of 91st and Glendale avenues, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2024City of Phoenix utilizing HAWKs as Vision Zero traffic program is in early stages
Phoenix's Joe Brown is one of the officials pushing for Vision Zero improvements to traffic safety for pedestrians and drivers alike.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 20243200 Central, a massive office tower in midtown, bought by California buyer
3200 Central, one of the 20 largest office buildings in the Phoenix metro, has been sold to a buyer from California.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2024Suspect shot and killed in Phoenix officer-involved shooting
Detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead Sunday afternoon in Phoenix, police announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2024Build-to-rent communities surge in Phoenix amid high home interest rates
High mortgage interest rates are pushing prospective homebuyers to consider build-to-rent communities instead.