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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2024Here are the latest details as $40M Desert Diamond Arena renovation begins
Construction on a $40 million renovation to Desert Diamond Arena, which is owned by the city of Glendale, is set to start in June.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2024Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from May 3-5
From brain implant devices to rescuing dogs, here are some of the biggest news stories in the Valley over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2024Verde Valley Wine Festival coming to Cottonwood on Saturday
The Verde Valley Wine Festival is making its annual return to the heart of Arizona Wine Country next weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2024Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire
Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, will retire on May 18 according to the Border Patrol Union.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2024Sen. Mark Kelly discusses pro-Palestine protests; Kari Lake’s ‘strap on a Glock’ statement
Sen. Mark Kelly joined NBC's Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Press” segment, where he made his stances clear on political issues in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2024Man dead following shooting involving DPS trooper on Loop 101 in Tempe
A man was fatally shot by a DPS trooper near State Route 101 in Tempe on Sunday morning after pulling a gun during a traffic stop.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2024Arizona sportsbooks get 2024 started with record-breaking momentum
After a record year in 2023, sportsbooks operating in Arizona are already seeing double-digit increases in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Fire crews fighting Sugar Fire in Tonto National Forest
Fire crews are fighting the Sugar Fire in Tonto National Forest located along Forest Road 402 that leads near Sugarloaf Mountain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Man dead, another hospitalized after car rolls over in Phoenix neighborhood
Police is investigating a fatal collision on Friday in Phoenix that left one man dead and another hospitalized, authorities said.
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CRONKITE NEWS | May 4, 2024Cave Creek business trains dogs to avoid rattlesnakes in summer months
Rattlesnake season in Arizona is ramping up and while that means watching out for snakes – it can mean watching out for your pets, too.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Taco Chelo’s second location set to open in Tempe near ASU
Taco Chelo, an established taquería in downtown Phoenix, is set to open a second location in Tempe near Arizona State University.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Tempe seeking public input on proposed speed limit changes
The city of Tempe is considering changing the speed limit on several of its roadways, including Mill Avenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Northbound Interstate 17 left lane closed north of State Route 69
The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 north of State Route 69 were closed on Saturday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Silver Alert canceled for 92-year-old woman in Phoenix
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert that was issued for a 92-year-old woman who went missing on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2024Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins clinical trials in Phoenix
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink is conducting clinical trials in Phoenix for its brain implant device.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024$12K reward offered for information leading to arrest of child assault suspect in Mesa
Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect involved in a February attempted sexual assault case of a minor in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Eastbound Interstate 10 reopened in downtown Phoenix after Friday night crash
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10, which were closed Friday night due to a crash, reopened early Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Loop 101 Pima southbound lanes reopened in Scottsdale after crash causes closure
The southbound lanes of Loop 101 Pima freeway at Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale are back open, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Walmart nixes plans to open Arizona health centers, will close other US clinics
Walmart Health, which had planned to open nearly 80 medical clinics by the end of 2024, including in Arizona, is scrapping those plans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024County Attorney Rachel Mitchell offers insight on Gilbert Goons street gang designation
County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said that Thursday's street gang designation of the Gilbert Goons addressed some community concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Woman accused of murder, arson after 2 killed in Phoenix fire
A woman was arrested on murder and arson charges after two people were found dead in the aftermath of a fire in Phoenix last weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024US 60/Grand Avenue closed temporarily after crash in West Valley suburb
US 60/Grand Avenue was closed temporarily in the West Valley after a midday crash Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024SRP helps bring power to 17 remote homes on Navajo Nation
Over a dozen homes on the Navajo Nation now have electricity after Salt River Project crews helped connect them to power lines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 3, 2024Woman who was allegedly impaired arrested after fatal crash with motorcyclist in Phoenix
A woman believed to be under the influence of drugs was arrested after a fatal crash with a motorcyclist in Phoenix on Thursday, authorities said.