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Angry over ticket, man steals Tempe photo radar signs, police say

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man got so upset about receiving a speeding ticket that he stole photo radar warnings, Tempe police said. According to investigators, 55-year-old Sven Siverston was driving a work truck on Scottsdale Road, a few blocks north of McKellips Road, around 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 5, when he was flashed...
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Saturday night drag racing in Chandler

On Saturday, Aug. 23 Firebird Motorsports Park is hosting "Midnight Madness" at the track. For this event, people can bring their own car or truck to test its speed on the drag strip.
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Queen Creek police issue warning on student game

The Queen Creek Police Department has issued a warning about a water-gun game some students are currently playing or will soon participate in. The game, commonly referred to as "Senior
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Rebekah Baptiste laid to rest as bodycam video released of police interaction

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Rebekah Baptiste, 10, was laid to rest Monday as the Department of Child Safety faces scrutiny over its response to numerous reports of abuse and neglect involving the family. Rebekah’s father, Richard Baptiste, and his girlfriend, Anicia Woods, have been charged with her murder, as well as with...
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EXCLUSIVE: Man caught on camera shouts racial slur at Queen Creek pastor

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — A Queen Creek pastor says a land dispute with a neighboring property took a disturbing turn last week when a man hurled a racial slur at him—an encounter he captured on video. Pastor Paul Abram, who has lived on his property near Stacey Road...
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Free Arizona Fall Festival returning to celebrate diverse culture, art

It may still be hot outside, but Local First Arizona is already planning for cooler temperatures with its annual Arizona Fall Festival.
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Phoenix Fry’s Electronics store’s fixtures are up for auction

Die-hard fans of Phoenix’s location of Fry’s Electronics can now own a piece of the once-popular and now-defunct tech retailer. And, yes, that includes remnants of the big-box store’s famed Aztec-themed decor and even some secondhand tech. Phoenix-based company Sierra Auctions is currently conducting an online...
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Arizona’s beloved $3.50 movie theater defies industry trends

In a time when the average movie ticket can run more than $15, one Tempe theater has quietly held its ground. At Pollack Tempe Cinemas, admission is still $3.50, the same price it has been for more than a decade. Owner Michael Pollack said that’s no accident. “This theater...
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Chandler police help rescue missing teen Kansas girl at hotel; suspect arrested

CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Chandler police say officers helped rescue a kidnapped teen girl from Kansas who was being held at a hotel, and then hours later, arrested the suspect late last month. In a social media post, investigators said police received a call from the Finney County Sheriff’s...
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A Sweet Arizona Escape Near Phoenix With A Peach Farm And Pies Worth The...

Just beyond the hustle and bustle of Phoenix, a sweet surprise awaits those willing to take a short drive. Laveen Village, with its wide-open skies and laid-back charm, feels like stepping into another world—one where golden peaches ripen under the warm Arizona sun and the air carries the scent of freshly baked pies.

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