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‘Wicked,’ ‘Aladdin’ headline upcoming Broadway season at ASU Gammage

ASU's Gammage Auditorium released its upcoming Broadway season on Monday and some big shows will be rolling through Tempe over the next year.
6 years ago
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Off Central: D-backs organist plays 21 years for love of music, baseball

If you've ever attended an Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, you've heard organist Bobby Freeman working his magic.
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Mountain Sky teacher wins Mac & Gaydos’ Pay Tribute to a Teacher

Mrs. Polanski was named this month's honoree of Mac & Gaydos' Pay Tribute to a Teacher, a program that rewards teachers for their hard work and dedication.
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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks to reporters as he heads to vote on budget amendments, Thursday, ...
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Cindy McCain refutes online rumor that John McCain is leaving Senate

Cindy McCain, the wife of U.S. Sen. John McCain, took to Twitter on Thursday to deny an online rumor that her husband would step down from the Senate.
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Former MLB pitcher Matt Cain cuts Paradise Valley home price again

Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain can't seem to sell his Paradise Valley home. He reduced the asking price for the property this week.
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Aloha! Arizona drivers spot Hawaiian firetruck on roadways

Some Arizona drivers were probably wondering just how lost they were this week when a Honolulu Fire Department truck cruised by on the highway.
6 years ago
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Arizona State University violated students’ free speech, lawsuit claims

Arizona State University was sued for violating students' free speech rights by enforcing a state ban on speakers who advocate for boycotts of Israel. 
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It’s no Oscars joke: Lake Havasu and Disneyland share common bond

It may seem unlikely that Lake Havasu -- the butt of Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars joke -- and Disneyland have ties, but they do share a common bond.
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Three killed in shootings by Phoenix-area law enforcement on Friday

Three people were killed in the Phoenix area in separate shootings by law enforcement officers on Friday and one police officer was hurt.
6 years ago
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‘Hamilton’ run at ASU Gammage pumps more than $50M into economy

Arizona's economy certainly didn't miss its shot during a nearly monthlong run of "Hamilton" at Arizona State University's Gammage Auditorium.
6 years ago
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Arizona girl’s anti-bullying video using Post-It notes goes viral

An Arizona girl was going viral online after she made an anti-bullying video that showed her sticking labels to herself using Post-It notes.
6 years ago
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Doggone traffic: Two loose pooches snarl Interstate 17 in Phoenix

The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 were moving slowly on Wednesday afternoon as officials tried to catch two loose dogs on the highway.
6 years ago
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Report: Systems in Arizona, other states compromised by Russian hack

Systems in Arizona and at least six other states were reportedly compromised by a Russian hack last year but state officials were not informed.
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Phoenix ESL teacher wins Mac & Gaydos Pay Tribute to a Teacher

A Phoenix teacher was this month's winner of Mac & Gaydos Pay Tribute to a Teacher, a program that rewards our city's hardest-working and best educators.
6 years ago
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Ducey tells Trump teachers don’t need guns, they need trained protection

School safety should be achieved without arming teachers, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey told President Donald Trump in a meeting this week in Washington, D.C.
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File - In this Jan. 5, 2016 file photo, U.S. Border Patrol vehicles drive next to a U.S-Mexico bord...
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Tribal leader repeats vow to fight Arizona-Mexico border wall

A leader has reiterated his decision to fight a proposed border wall between the United States and Mexico that would cut tribal lands in two.
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Satanic Temple sues Scottsdale for rescinding opening prayer invite

The Satanic Temple has filed a lawsuit against Scottsdale for preventing the group from giving the opening prayer at a city council meeting.
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Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald pays visit to John McCain

The worlds of sports and politics came together over the weekend when Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald paid a visit to U.S. Sen. John McCain.
6 years ago
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Penzone says protecting schools isn’t as easy as giving teachers a gun

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Friday that protecting the nation's schools is not as easy as simply handing out guns to teachers.
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Trump slams McCain over Obamacare in speech, but doesn’t name him

A few weeks after reportedly indicating he would lay off his attacks of U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), President Donald Trump slammed him on Friday.
6 years ago
Students from Stoneman Douglas High School, hug survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting before bo...
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Special: Debate over gun violence in schools divides Arizona experts

Hosts Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes hosted a special three-hour show Thursday on KTAR News 92.3 FM to talk about one issue: gun violence in schools.
6 years ago
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Sky Harbor’s Terminal 3 will be loaded with local eateries, shops

Much like Terminal 4, the renovated Terminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be jam-packed with some of the best restaurants in Phoenix.
6 years ago
Student survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where moe than a dozen students and fa...
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ASU 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.
6 years ago
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Flake 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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