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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2018Thousands to march on Arizona’s capitol in response to Florida shooting
Two Arizona teens have organized a protest to call for a change in gun laws, mental health education and school safety in response to the Florida shooting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2018Arizona ramps up response to school threats after Florida shooting
In the wake of a mass shooting at a Florida high school, multiple Arizona students have been arrested for possessing guns on campus or threatening schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2018Tucson-area couple arrested for keeping kids locked up at home
A Tucson-area couple was arrested for child abuse after authorities say four children were allegedly locked in separate rooms for up to 12 hours at a time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2018Arizona House bill would help teachers offset cost of school supplies
A bill introduced in the Arizona House of Representatives aims to provide teachers with money to help relieve some of the burden of buying school supplies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Scottsdale schools superintendent placed on temporary paid leave
The superintendent of the Scottsdale Unified School District has been placed on a temporary paid administrative leave of absence, district officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018ASU professor: Close schools to force gun control action in Congress
An Arizona State University professor has called for schools to close for a short period of time to force Congress to act on gun control.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Police investigating possible triple homicide in northwest Phoenix
Officers are investigating a potential triple homicide that was uncovered after an officer-involved shooting in northwest Phoenix on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Special Bruce St. James, Pamela Hughes show to focus on gun violence
On Thursday, hosts Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes will dedicate 9 a.m. to noon on KTAR News 92.3 FM on gun violence in schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Arizona DCS head responds to claims of failed foster care protections
The main department in Arizona that oversees the state's foster care system has come under fire for allegedly failing to protect children from sexual abuse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Flake says he’s working on bipartisan bill that would raise age to buy AR-15
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said Wednesday that he was working on a bipartisan bill that would raise the minimum age to buy a rifle, including the AR-15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Peoria student arrested for allegedly bringing gun to school in car
A teenager was arrested in a Peoria on Wednesday on suspicion of having a gun in his car that was parked on school grounds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Phoenix wakes up to second-coldest morning of winter
It wasn't your imagination, Phoenix: Wednesday morning certainly was a cold one. In fact, it was the second-coldest morning this winter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Mesa council to mull new proposal to build ASU downtown campus
Mesa councilmembers will consider a second proposal Monday designed to lure another Arizona State University campus to the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Billy Graham brought his crusades to Phoenix area, sent aid after Yarnell fire
Twice in his long life of preaching to worldwide audiences, the Rev. Billy Graham brought his revival meetings to the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Tucson man travels to Florida to help health care workers, survivors
A Tucson man traveled to the site of a mass shooting at a Florida high school to help serve as a mentor to health care workers who are helping survivors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Arizona nonprofit awarded $30M for projects in low-income areas
A nonprofit organization in Arizona has been awarded $30 million from the federal government to invest in projects that would benefit low-income areas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2018Phoenix residents need to work 66 hours to pay monthly rent, study finds
Phoenix has ranked among the top ten major cities in the U.S. for the number of hours that residents needed to work in order to pay rent.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2018Sheriff Paul Penzone: AR-15 assault rifles should not be easily acquired
Nearly a week after the Florida high school shooting, Sheriff Paul Penzone is raising debate over measures that would restrict access to assault rifles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2018Phoenix man cuts up AR-15s after Florida school shooting
A Phoenix man said he decided to destroy his AR-15 rifles after one was allegedly used in a Florida school shooting that left at least 17 dead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2018President Donald Trump awards Peoria firefighter with Medal of Valor
A Peoria firefighter was awarded the Medal of Valor by President Donald Trump during a Tuesday ceremony honoring first responders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2018Arizona lawmakers block bump stocks debate after Florida shooting
The Arizona House of Representatives blocked a discussion to ban bump stocks on Tuesday, the same day President Trump moved to implement a nationwide ban.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Feb 20, 2018Trump asks for ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas massacre
President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed the Justice Department to ban gun modifications such as bump stocks that were used in the Las Vegas massacre.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2018Phoenix school brings in extra police officers after online threats
Students at a Phoenix high school returned from the holiday weekend to an increased police presence on campus after online threats were made.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2018Beer industry could be key to saving Arizona’s Verde River
A solution to saving the Verde River, one of central Arizona's most important rivers, could come in an unlikely form: A cold glass of beer.