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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2024Wildcat Fire north of Valley continues to grow due to dry, windy conditions
The Wildcat Fire burning north of the Valley continues to grow as dry, windy conditions make it difficult to suppress the blaze.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 202411-year-old girl hospitalized after nearly drowning when hair caught in Phoenix pool
An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after her hair got caught in an underwater pool fixture in Phoenix, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2024Read the unredacted indictment in Arizona Republican fake elector investigation
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Monday released the unredacted indictment in the case where 18 high-profile suspects are accused of taking part in a Republican fake elector scheme in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2024Fatal shooting in north Tempe under investigation; Man dies at the scene
An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot overnight near an intersection in north Tempe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2024US 60/Grand Avenue temporarily closed after West Valley crash
US 60/Grand Avenue was temporarily closed on Monday morning in the West Valley following a multi-vehicle wreck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2024ASU moving employees, classes off Tempe campus due to cooling issue
Arizona State University is moving employees and classes off the Tempe campus until further notice after a water line failed and caused a cooling issue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2024WB L-202 to L-101 transition ramp temporarily closed in Mesa after crash involving dump truck
The transition ramp from the westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to the Loop 101 Price Freeway was temporarily closed Monday morning following a crash involving a dump truck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2024Weekend Wrap-Up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from May 17-19
From a standoff in Surprise to a fire burning across Tonto National Forest, here are some of the biggest news stories from the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2024State Route 87 southbound lanes reopen near Fort McDowell Road
The southbound/westbound lanes of State Route 87 reopened near Fort McDowell Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2024Man arrested after allegedly assaulting Phoenix police during apprehension
A man was arrested after Phoenix police officers intervened in a physical fight on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2024Cave Creek Ranger District closed in wake of ‘Wildcat Fire’ containment efforts
The Tonto National Forest issued a monthlong closure of the Cave Creek Ranger District as crews continue to fight the "Wildcat Fire."
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2024Arizona Biltmore sold for $705M — the Valley’s largest hospitality deal this year
The Arizona Biltmore, one of the longest-running and most notable resorts in the Valley, is under new ownership and new management.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2024Suspect identified in Surprise police standoff case that involved baby shooting and house fire
A man was accused of shooting his baby in a Surprise residence he broke into on Friday. A fire later broke out in the house, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2024Man sentenced to life in prison for burying wife alive in grave north of Prescott
A man from Prescott was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month for burying his wife alive in a grave north of Prescott.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2024J&J Snack Foods opens distribution center in Glendale
J&J Snack Foods has opened a distribution center in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2024Rudy Giuliani served Arizona indictment in alleged scheme to overturn 2020 presidential election results
Attorney Rudy Giuliani was served notice on Friday of his Arizona indictment in the alleged scheme to overturn 2020 presidential election results in former President Donald Trump's favor, according to Kris Mayes, the state's attorney general.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2024City of Phoenix teams with SRP to remove trees close to power lines, plant more
The City of Phoenix and Salt River Project (SRP) recently teamed to remove trees that posed a threat to overhead power lines within the utility company's service territory.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2024Phoenix still a top US market for big-box industrial growth, report says
Phoenix has kept its title as one of the top markets in the country for the growth of large warehouse space even as the sector has cooled off nationally, according to a CBRE Group Inc. report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2024Man accused of domestic violence killed bicyclist while fleeing from authorities, Phoenix police say
An Arizona man was arrested after allegedly killing a pedestrian while fleeing from Phoenix police, authorities announced on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2024Peoria Airpark project could create thousands of jobs, millions in revenue
Plans for a new regional airport and employment center in Peoria could generate nearly 8,000 jobs and millions of dollars in revenue for the municipality, according to a study released this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2024Valley hospital uses artificial intelligence to diagnose strokes and seizures
A new Valley hospital AI tool is being used to diagnose strokes and seizures in Arizona patients, officials said on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 202410-year-old girl found safe day after going missing in Phoenix
Ten-year-old Bakari Jones was found safe Friday, a day after the girl went missing in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2024Arizona man accused of pointing gun at Border Patrol agent before arrest
An Arizona man was accused of pointing a gun at a Border Patrol agent prior to being arrested, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2024Human smuggler gets 22.5 years for injuring 2 in crash while fleeing Arizona deputy
A man was recently sentenced to 22½ years in prison for his role in injuring and endangering multiple people while fleeing from deputies.