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Family of ASU freshman killed in hazing ritual says lives will be saved under new bill

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 06:08:17 GMT

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The bill titled “Jack’s Law’ is named in honor of former Arizona State University freshman Jack Culolias.

There's a plan to save Page's water supply

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:45:17 GMT

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With falling water levels in Lake Powell threatening the town's water supply, there may be a fix coming.

'CODA' star and Mesa native Troy Kotsur receives key to the city

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:18:43 GMT

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Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur was honored Thursday in his hometown of Mesa.

1 dead, several others seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-17 in Phoenix, officials say

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:07:44 GMT

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The multi-vehicle collision happened near SB I-17 at Union Hills Drive, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Campaign ad verify: Did Mark Kelly really waste money on an Iowa ski slope?

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:35:43 GMT

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In TV ad, a claim is made against Mark Kelly regarding reckless spending in the Senate.

Looking to adopt a pet? Maricopa County animal shelters say now is perfect time as shelters reach capacity

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:40:59 GMT

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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control have more animals than kennel space right now.

The School of Ballet Arizona offers unique, adaptive classes

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:33:16 GMT

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How dance is helping individuals living with Parkinson's Disease and Down Syndrome.

Arizona's massage therapy board failed to investigate complaints promptly, auditors found

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:23:16 GMT

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A new report from the Arizona Auditor General found issues with how the state's massage therapy board processed complaints made against licensed therapists.

'As a sheriff am I concerned? Absolutely': Staffing shortages hurting Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:14:15 GMT

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Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone says before the pandemic the agency had 30 vacancies. Now they are north of 400.

'How do they survive?': Mosquitoes shouldn't survive in Arizona's dry climate but they come to life during monsoon

Created: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:19:58 GMT

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Experts are still trying to figure out why Arizona has mosquitoes when it should be too hot for them. But they still come to life during monsoon.

New stretch of highway opens in east Mesa

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:02:14 GMT

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About $77 million was spent on extending State Route 24 another four miles between Williams Field Road and Ironwood Drive.

Arizona key beneficiary in $2B announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:58:15 GMT

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Arizona Thursday to highlight projects in Phoenix and Tucson, each of which are getting the maximum $25 million.

Lifetime benefits proposed for Mesa police officers

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:54:06 GMT

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Officials said this benefit will equal more than $400,000 in savings for health-related costs after retirement.

VOTE: Which monsoon critter is bothering you most?

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:05:19 GMT

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Vote now and see the results on 12 News.

3 suspects pretended to be US Marshals and invaded an Arizona home, police say

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:10:14 GMT

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One of the suspects allegedly assaulted two of the home's residents with a baseball bat.

A look back on the Yarnell Hill Fire and the Granite Mountain Hotshots

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:18:23 GMT

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Thursday is the ninth anniversary of the wildfire that killed 19 firefighters in the line of duty.

'We lost the future, they all lost': Family, community honors Granite Mountain Hotshots

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:18:09 GMT

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“People like that leaving impression and then when they're gone, they leave a void," said Leo Theokas who lost his son Garrett.

Committee Fire burning east of Sedona expands to 335 acres; 90% contained

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:16:26 GMT

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Officials said a thunderstorm's winds led to the Committee Fire reaching up to 335 acres.

Shoplifting incident leads to drug arrest in Cottonwood

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:09:18 GMT

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The suspects were booked into the Yavapai County Detention Center on several felony drug charges as well as organized retail theft and shoplifting.

Valley dancers compete in World Hip Hop Dance Championship in Phoenix

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:29:57 GMT

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2,000 dancers from 35 countries are competing in the World Hip Hop Dance Championship being held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix.

A boat ramp at Lake Powell used to reach the water. There's now a 50-foot drop to the rocks below

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:27:39 GMT

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A boat ramp at Lake Powell used to reach the water. Now it's a cliff far above it.

Recap: Monsoon storms bring dust, rain Wednesday

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:29:21 GMT

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Monsoon storms continued Wednesday night with heavy activity in the Valley.

Battle for Arizona Avenue led by dynamic quarterbacks in 2022

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:02:51 GMT

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Dylan Raiola and Roch Cholowsky believe their respective teams are not only the best in the area. But the best in the state.

Joe Arpaio loses 3rd comeback bid in Fountain Hills mayoral race

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:02:15 GMT

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His defeat in the mayor’s race in Fountain Hills against incumbent Ginny Dickey marks Arpaio’s third failed comeback bid since his 2016 loss.

Fogo de Chao restaurant makes a quick comeback after weekend fire

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:11:15 GMT

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General Manager Merhawit Keleta credits the quick response of Scottsdale fire crews for keeping the massive fire at bay.

'It's unacceptable behavior': Street racing causing fatal accidents in Phoenix

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:54:04 GMT

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Phoenix police say a crash that killed 4 people in north Phoenix was connected to street racing. This is just one instance of many to have happened across the area.

Arizona county that saw election snafu to waive city costs

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:46:15 GMT

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The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to waive more than $100k in costs it planned to bill the cities and towns for running the primary election.

Sedona offering up to $10K to short-term rental owners who sign leases with locals

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:20:25 GMT

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A lack of available housing has prompted Sedona to pilot a program that incentivizes homeowners to lease out their homes to local workers.

Phoenix police takes down drug ring, 14 suspects indicted

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:19:14 GMT

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Over 500,000 fentanyl pills were seized by Phoenix police during the year-long investigation.

Chandler police searching for suspect in reported sex assault of young boy

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:10:14 GMT

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Police said the reported incident happened on July 29 between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. near Warner and McQueen roads.

Tattoo recognition software helps identify 2 deceased victims in Arizona

Created: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:14 GMT

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The recognition software has 1.4 million images of tattoos currently in the database that were obtained during criminal booking procedures.

Sec. Pete Buttigieg scheduled to visit Phoenix tomorrow

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 22:52:14 GMT

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The transportation secretary is expected to make stops Thursday in Tucson and Phoenix.

Kyler Murray replaces signed, autographed jersey lost by young fan

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 22:13:09 GMT

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A family friend said the boy, a die-hard Cardinals fan, worked for two years getting autographs from the team.

VERIFY: Did Katie Hobbs vote against funding Arizona's border strike force?

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:44:20 GMT

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In TV ad, former DPS director questions her votes on Ducey-created unit when she was in state Senate

Woman accused of stabbing boyfriend to death in Glendale

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:49:13 GMT

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Raeann Antonio is suspected of fatally stabbing her boyfriend Monday night at her Glendale apartment.

Lake Powell will be dry in the decades to come, experts say

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:35:58 GMT

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Photos from 2021 and today show how far the lake levels have dropped.

'Lake Powell is the most immediate concern': Water levels drop to historic lows

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:35:29 GMT

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Lake Powell's dwindling supply is putting the lake and Glen Canyon Dam in jeopardy.

Valley woman scuba dives to find items lost in the Salt River, reunites them with owners

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:47:04 GMT

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Connie Wickstrom started scuba diving in the Salt River as a workout but is now using her workout to help recover items others have lost.

Migrant group with 81 children stopped at Arizona southern border

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:18:01 GMT

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The group of mostly Guatemalan nationals included 81 children, and agents say most of them weren’t with a parent or guardian.

'This was not an accident': Trial starts for Valley man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in 2018

Created: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:12:10 GMT

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The 19-year-old's body was found four years ago in the West Valley after she had been reported missing.