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Phoenix woman booked for murder in intentional hit-and-run, caught in Flagstaff

A 30-year-old woman was booked on murder charges after police say she intentionally struck and killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run. Officers responded just after 4 p.m. on May 3 to the area of 16th Street and Maryland Avenue regarding a collision involving a pedestrian. They found Norris Taft, 52, in critical condition, according to the Phoenix Police Department. He...
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Louisiana man arrested in Arizona in federal turtle-trafficking case

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Louisiana man accused in a federal turtle trafficking case was arrested in Arizona. Albert Bazaar appeared before a federal judge in Phoenix on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. He is a former resident of Angie, a small village in southeastern Louisiana. While...
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Reversible Lanes Under Review as Phoenix Drivers Voice Concerns: ‘I can’t imagine this will...

Phoenix City Hall has recently started studying the future of the city’s reversible lanes, which have been controversial since their introduction in the late 1970s. Locals in the Arizona capital do not seem too happy about the debate, however, as trust in local transportation authorities appears to be low.
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Pedestrian in wheelchair dies after Phoenix crash

PHOENIX — A man is dead after a crash in Phoenix involving a pedestrian, the city's police department said. Around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were sent to the scene near 21st Street and Broadway Road for reports of a crash involving a pedestrian in a wheelchair. As police...
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Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in Chandler

CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Chandler Wednesday night. Details are extremely limited. Just before 10 p.m., first responders were called to reports of a pedestrian hit by a car near Chandler and Metro boulevards. When officers arrived, they found a person lying in the street.
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Maricopa County announces 3 new measles cases, identifies 10 exposure sites in Mesa

Maricopa County health officials confirmed three new measles cases Wednesday and identified 10 public exposure sites throughout Mesa. People who were at the following locations should watch for symptoms:. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10725 E. Point Twenty-Two Blvd., Mesa on April 19 from 11 a.m. to...
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Arizona Shelter Dog Arrives In Agony Yet Meets Every Kind Hand With Gentle Strength

A dog’s whole world often centers on the human they trust more than anyone, and they give back that devotion with a kind of love that never seems to run out. The happiest dogs are usually the ones curled up in secure homes, surrounded by people who protect them, notice them, and love them the way they deserve.
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Locals Love This Phoenix, Arizona Restaurant Rooted in a Family’s Mexican Legacy

For over 15 years, I have lived in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. As a culinary hub with a wide variety of dining options, including American and international cuisines, I have tried everything from small hole-in-the-wall eateries to fine-dining establishments. Because Arizona borders Mexico, there is no shortage of Mexican restaurants here, but one that has stood […]
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Tempe settles lawsuit for $150K over man’s 2022 controversial drowning

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Tempe City Council approved a six-figure settlement for the mother of Sean Bickings, whose 2022 drowning caused controversy and sparked change at Tempe Town Lake. The council passed the $150,000 settlement on April 30 for Turee Turo. “We hope the closure of this litigation...
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USPS seeks rule change on mailing concealable firearms

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking to allow the mailing of concealable firearms, proposing a change to a long-standing federal restriction after the U.S. Department of Justice determined the law is unconstitutional.

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