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Jayme West

Phoenix police looking for suspects after man burned alive

Police are looking for the public's help to find suspects after a man was burned alive on Christmas Day in 2007.
11 months ago
Lisa Baker, 57, Billy Kling, 41, and Garth Tuggle, 25. (Silent Witness photos)...
Jayme West

Surprise police still searching for suspects in 2014 triple murder

An unsolved triple murder is haunting the Surprise Police Department and anyone with information is encouraged to call authorities.
1 year ago
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Jayme West

Phoenix police looking for fugitive from 2017 fatal DUI case

Phoenix police are looking for a man who allegedly killed a motorcyclist while driving under the influence in 2017.
2 years ago
The late Sen. John McCain and former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords were selected to receive the Presiden...
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 1-3

Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
2 years ago
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Will Smith resigns from film academy after Oscars slap incident

Will Smith resigned from the motion picture academy following his Oscars slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept further punishments.
2 years ago
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Police investigate fatal vehicle collision with pedestrian in Phoenix

A vehicle collided with a pedestrian leaving one man dead on Friday in Phoenix, authorities said. .
3 years ago
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Police investigating fatal shooting of teenager in Phoenix

Police are investigating a shooting after a teenager was found dead and a man was hospitalized in critical condition on Saturday morning, authorities said.
3 years ago
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Suicide attacks at Kabul airport kill at least 13 US service members, 60 Afghans

At least 13 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans are among the dead after two suicide bombers attacked crowds flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday.
3 years ago
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Grand Canyon park rangers recover man’s body from South Rim

Authorities in northern Arizona said Wednesday they believed they have recovered the body of a man who went missing at the Grand Canyon weeks ago.
3 years ago
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5 escape fire at fast-food restaurant in north Phoenix

Five people escaped a burning fast-food restaurant without injury Tuesday night in Phoenix, first responders said.
3 years ago
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Kevin Stone

Old West Valley firehouse being repurposed as a library

A “wallbreaking” ceremony was held this week as the first step toward turning an old firehouse in El Mirage into a new library.
3 years ago
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Arizona border town ‘fed up’ as ban on nonessential travel extended yet again

Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino said he is “fed up” with the federal government’s COVID-19 ban on nonessential border crossings, which has been extended for another month, further crippling local businesses that rely on cross-border customers.
3 years ago
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Torrence Dunham

Sinema slams Ducey plan to give more funds to schools that follow his rules

Democratic U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday said Republican Gov. Doug Ducey's plan of giving additional funding to schools that comply with certain demands, including not instituting a face mask policy, is dangerous.
3 years ago
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SR 51 closed at McDowell Road in Phoenix after wreck

Southbound State Route 51 was temporarily closed at McDowell Road in Phoenix after a wreck Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
3 years ago
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Chandler couple arrested, indicted on 58 counts of fraud totaling over $1.2M

A Chandler couple was arrested and indicted on 58 counts of health care and pandemic-related fraud, authorities said Monday.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Arizona Supreme Court justice delays release of Cyber Ninjas’ audit records

An Arizona Supreme Court justice put a hold on a lower court order for Cyber Ninjas to release their audit records by Aug. 31 while the high court considers an appeal.
3 years ago
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Arizona reports 2,595 new COVID-19 cases, 38 additional deaths Tuesday

Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 2,595 new COVID-19 cases and 38 additional deaths from the disease.
3 years ago
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Torrence Dunham

Phoenix Police hoping to boost recruiting with $7,500 hiring bonus

The Phoenix Police Department recently launched an incentive program that would pay a $7,500 hiring bonus for both officer recruits and lateral sworn officers.
3 years ago
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Danny Shapiro

Maricopa County audit report delayed due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Arizona Senate will not receive the full audit report of 2020 Maricopa County election results on Monday after three members of the audit team, including Cyber Ninjas CEO Doug Logan, contracted COVID-19 and are battling the virus.
3 years ago
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Arizona reports 2,632 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday

Arizona health officials on Monday reported 2,632 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths from the disease.
3 years ago
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Regulators in US give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
3 years ago
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Arizona AG says private businesses can require COVID-19 vaccines

Private Arizona businesses can require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 but must allow reasonable religious and medical exemptions under state and federal law, state Attorney General Mark Brnovich wrote in a legal opinion.
3 years ago
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Griselda Zetino

Poison expert warns Valley residents to stay away from ‘yard mushrooms’

Poison experts are warning Valley residents to stay away from white mushrooms that are popping up on grassy lawns because of rain from the monsoon season.
3 years ago
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Tempe Police searching for suspects in assault, hit-and-run

Police are searching for multiple suspects after a man was assaulted and struck by a vehicle in Tempe early on Saturday morning.
3 years ago