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Brophy College Prep in Phoenix reports widespread cheating
The principal of Brophy College Preparatory says the prestigious private Phoenix high school has learned of “widespread even pervasive” cheating in its all-male student body.20 hours ago
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Tucson willing to take 20% less water to help Lake Mead shortage
The Tucson City Council included its potential willingness to take 20% less CAP water to keep more in the reservoir.20 hours ago
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Glendale adopts new short-term rental regulations ahead of Super Bowl
Glendale has preemptively adopted rules regulating short-term rental properties before the city welcomes visitors for the 2023 Super Bowl.20 hours ago
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Arizona sees significant jobs increase in April, per employment report
The state of Arizona saw a 13,100 jobs increase in the month of April, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority's monthly report.20 hours ago
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Rio Salado’s Dental Clinic offering free dental work to Arizona’s veterans on Saturday
Arizona's veterans can receive free dental cleanings, dentures, fillings, oral surgery and crowns Saturday at Rio Salado’s Dental Clinic.20 hours ago
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Felon from Arizona convicted of firearm, ammo possession, including ‘ghost gun’
An Arizona felon was found guilty of illegally possessing over 20 firearms, including a “ghost gun,” and thousands of rounds of ammunition.20 hours ago
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2 Arizona men sentenced to prison after scamming government out of $500K in false tax refunds
Two men from Arizona were recently sentenced to prison after scamming the federal government out of $500,000 in false tax refunds, authorities said Thursday.20 hours ago
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, charter school plan campus in Phoenix’s Metrocenter area
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and charter school Vista College Preparatory announced plans on Friday to open a campus at the reimagined Metrocenter area in north Phoenix.20 hours ago
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Tempe streetcar service launches with free rides to be provided for first year
After four years of construction, Tempe and Valley Metro launched its streetcar service in the East Valley city on Friday.2 days ago
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Arizona politicians react to judge ruling Title 42 asylum restrictions must continue
Arizona politicians on Friday reacted to a judge's decision to not end Title 42, a pandemic-related border restrictions that prevents migrants from seeking asylum in the United States on grounds of halting the spread of COVID-19.2 days ago
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Silver Alert canceled for man with Alzheimer’s last seen in Gilbert
A Silver Alert was canceled Friday for a man with Alzheimer's who was last seen in Gilbert earlier in the day.2 days ago
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FBI Phoenix warns public about increase in business email scams
FBI Phoenix is warning the public about an increase of business email scams, which has been the top reported scam in Arizona over the past five years.2 days ago
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Emails show Justice Thomas’ wife pushed Arizona lawmakers to overturn election
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife urged Republican lawmakers in Arizona to choose their own slate of 2020 presidential electors.2 days ago
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Ex-Valley police officer returning to help Ukrainians after state Senate honor
Pat Shearer said Friday that “it's hard to be home” after spending two months in and around Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion.2 days ago
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2 hospitalized after fire tears through 2 houses in north Phoenix
Two people were hospitalized after two houses caught fire in a north Phoenix neighborhood Friday morning, authorities said.2 days ago
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Westbound US 60 in Tempe could reopen by early next week
Arizona highway officials are hopeful that the westbound lanes of U.S. 60 in Tempe will reopen by early next week.2 days ago
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Appeals court revives Arizona lawsuit on virus cash tax cut ban
A federal appeals court on Thursday revived Arizona’s lawsuit challenging the part of President Joe Biden’s massive coronavirus rescue law that bars states from using the federal money to offset tax cuts.2 days ago
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Fatal, fiery crash of semi-trucks closes I-17 in north Phoenix for hours
One person was killed in a fiery crash that shut down northbound Interstate 17 in north Phoenix for hours Friday morning.2 days ago
Luke Forstner
Mesa enters water awareness stage, asks residents to cut back usage
The city of Mesa is moving to reduce water usage after entering stage one of its water shortage management plan this week.2 days ago
Taylor Tasler
Arizona sees unusual spike in flu cases this spring
Arizona is seeing a spike in flu cases this spring, which could leave some major pharmacies in the state running low on medication.2 days ago
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Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for May 20-22
Various farmers markets, Stars on Ice at Gila River Arena and Cirque Mechanics at Bell Bank Park are among the things to do in the Valley this weekend.2 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Phoenix, Maricopa County partner to open heat relief shelter
The city of Phoenix and Maricopa County have partnered to open a heat relief shelter that can offer services for up to 200 people daily who are experiencing homelessness.2 days ago
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Closures on US 60, I-10 among restrictions on metro Phoenix freeways this weekend
Multiple U.S. 60 closures and a closure of Interstate 10 are among the restrictions scheduled for metro Phoenix freeways this weekend.2 days ago
