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Chandler officer injured in fight with suspect in Tempe

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Chandler police officer was injured in a physical fight with a suspect in Tempe late Saturday night. Police say the Chandler officer was working a detail in Tempe when he stopped a motorcycle around 11:15 p.m. near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road. Chandler Police said the rider fled the...
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Salt River tubing draws crowds as weekend heats up

Labor Day weekend is off to a sizzling start in the Valley and plenty of Arizonans are finding ways to cool off. At the Salt River, hundreds of tubers kicked off the holiday weekend by floating through the desert oasis, despite triple-digit heat that could climb as high as 110° this weekend.
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Massive Dust Storms Provide Additional Concern For The Homeless Population And Older Adults In...

Summer dust storms, like the one that hit the Valley this week, can be impressive to observe. However, haboobs pose health dangers, particularly to the unhoused population. Dr. Frank LoVecchio serves in the emergency room of Valleywise Health in Phoenix. “Unfortunately, there are many people who are homeless and...
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Flashed Tempe speeder busted for taking signs

It’s one thing to be flashed by one of the 14 new photo-enforcement devices that have been in operation around Tempe since June. It’s another to throw a hissy fit and go back and steal a couple of signs that warn drivers that the camera is ahead. That...
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AZGFD warns of off-road vehicle safety and to “bear aware” this Labor Day weekend

PHOENIX — If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is going to be part of your Labor Day weekend plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges enthusiasts to put safety first and avoid unnecessary risks. “We see many people out enjoying Arizona’s roads and trails over long holiday...
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Mesa woman celebrates 107th birthday

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman in the East Valley started Sunday morning with a celebration of her 107th birthday!. The Summit at Sunland Springs assisted living home in Mesa hosted the party for resident Vivian Bickford. Staff says at her age, Bickford is still a firecracker with a...
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Frank Camacho, one of the first Mexican-American TV anchors in Phoenix, dies at 75

Longtime Arizona broadcast journalist Frank Camacho died on Friday at the age of 75. He was also one of the first Mexican-American TV anchors in Phoenix. The Camacho family posted the news on Facebook. In a statement, they described the 75-year-old as a “familiar and trusted face in television news.”...
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Arizona Locals Are Traveling Miles Just To Get A Bite Of The Green Chili...

There’s a place in Mesa where the smell of slow-smoked meats mingles with the desert air, where road signs decorate rustic walls, and where locals will drive ridiculous distances just for a taste of what might be the best green chili burrito in Arizona. Jalapeño Buck’s isn’t trying to...
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Valley therapist: Grieving isn’t the same for everyone

Every year on Aug. 30, National Grief Awareness Day reminds us that loss touches everyone and that none of us have to go through it alone. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the death of a
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WWI-era explosive brought to Papago base safely destroyed with C-4, Air Force says

PHOENIX — A tense scene unfolded outside the Papago Military Installation on Thursday afternoon when a Scottsdale man showed up at the gate with a military-grade explosive, hoping someone on base could take a look at it. It turned out to be a WWI-era projectile, according to Luke Air...

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