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Former site of Aztec-themed Fry’s Electronics set to become Phoenix police precinct

A parcel of land in north Phoenix that was once home to an Aztec temple-themed Fry’s Electronics is set for a law enforcement makeover. It’s part of a project to replace the Phoenix Police Department’s existing Cactus Park Precinct near 39th Avenue and Cactus Road, which has needed upgrades for years, according to Coun
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This Arizona town is getting its 1st In-N-Out Burger. What to know

In-N-Out Burger is expanding, with six new locations planned in five different states. One of the planned openings includes the chain's first location in the town of San Tan Valley. The San Tan Valley location is currently listed as "Opening Soon" on In-N-Out's website . The company has begun accepting online applicat
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Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

Jeffrey Tazzara's dog chased off a bear that charged at his driveway while his son was standing outside. Video captured by Tazzara's security camera showed the bear running toward the driveway, but was luckily frightened off by his heroic husky. Tazzara said he rewarded his dog with a steak. Good...
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Maricopa County heat deaths rise: Salvation Army opens 10 relief stations during extreme weather

PHOENIX - An extreme heat warning is in effect for Phoenix across three days, with temperatures forecast to reach 114 degrees. As dangerous triple-digit temperatures set in, a nonprofit organization is opening its doors to help keep people safe. What we know:. The Salvation Army has 10 heat relief stations...
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4 inmates die in 2 weeks at Maricopa County jail

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Four inmates have died in Maricopa County custody in the span of two weeks. All four deaths occurred at Lower Buckeye Jail, the largest detention facility in Arizona. The causes of death remain under investigation, pending autopsies. Three inmates died during the last weekend of June;...
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Phoenix buried slanted parks ordinance survey after it backfired

This spring, as the Phoenix City Council debated whether to pass a controversial parks ordinance that would ban distributing food and providing medical care to homeless people in city parks, the city commissioned a survey to gauge public sentiment on the issue. But despite survey questions seemingly slanted to drum...
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The 5 best bites and sips we tasted around Phoenix in June

June was a tasty one for the Phoenix New Times food team. In our travels around the Valley, we stumbled on some stellar pizza, snacked on spicy wontons and marveled at a high-quality, low-cost lunch. As you’re out and about on your own travels across town, these spots are worth...
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Brutal bill: Phoenix homeowner blames city for $2,777 water tab

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix homeowner says he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months and he believes the city should be held responsible. Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to...
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2 hospitalized after shooting in Mesa neighborhood; 1 detained

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two people are recovering in the hospital after a shooting in Mesa early Tuesday morning. The shooting was reported in a neighborhood near Ray and Ellsworth roads around 4:30 a.m. Police say two people were shot and rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, but are expected to survive.
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Suspect detained following a stabbing in Phoenix

PHOENIX - At least one person is injured following a stabbing on Tuesday morning. Around 3:23 a.m. on July 7, Phoenix Police responded to a call in the area of 24th and Jefferson streets for a stabbing, where they found one man with "at least one stab wound." The Phoenix...

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