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Man Wanted by Mesa Police Found Dead After U.S. 60 Standoff

GILA COUNTY — Traffic on U.S. 60 near Gold Canyon was brought to a standstill for hours last Tuesday as law enforcement responded to a standoff involving a Mesa fugitive who later died of what police say appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Traffic shut down in both...
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Bustling Phoenix suburb named biggest ‘boomtown’ in Arizona

When the millennium began, Queen Creek was a tiny rural outpost of about 4,000 people on the edge of the Phoenix metro area. Visiting it was a hike, and once you were there, it hardly felt like you were in the Valley at all. Indeed, part of Queen Creek sits in Pinal County.
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Phoenix Community Breathes Sigh of Relief as Missing Macaw Atlas Found Safe Near Home

Relief swept through a north Phoenix neighborhood as a missing Scarlet Macaw named Atlas was found safe just a short distance from home. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the bird, which is free-flight trained and microchipped, took flight on Monday, around 2:30 p.m. near 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road. The...
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1 hospitalized, several people detained after stabbing in Phoenix

PHOENIX — One person was taken to the hospital following a stabbing in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to the area of 24th Avenue and Thomas Road around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a stabbing, according to Phoenix police. A man was found suffering from a...
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Do I have to rake neighbor’s leaves falling in my yard? What AZ says

Are you responsible for removing the leaves that fall on your lawn from your neighbor's tree? What if you want to remove or trim said tree because of the falling leaves? Can you force your neighbor to trim their tree? As the weather cools down and the leaves change colors and fall off the trees, you might be...
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Man hit by car, killed in downtown Phoenix

First responders were dispatched to the area of 7th Avenue and Polk Street after a man was hit by a car. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead.
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Kyrene School Board asks for multiple options ahead of anticipated school closure vote

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — On Tuesday, the Kyrene School Board held a study session that lasted nearly three hours to discuss the district’s Long Range Plan, which, at this point, includes closing several schools. Arizona’s Family has reported on the decision looming over the Kyrene School District, which...
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Ariz. Woman Allegedly Slit Sleeping Boyfriend’s Throat on Thanksgiving, Called 911 and Said, ‘Today...

An Arizona woman is facing serious charges after allegedly trying to cut her boyfriend’s throat on Thanksgiving. Tamala Rudeseal, 52, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with the incident, ABC15 reported. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said in a statement that her...
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Best Christmas lights and holiday displays in Phoenix for 2025

Where are the best Christmas lights in Phoenix this year? You won’t have to look far to find dazzling holiday light displays near you. Christmas lights shine in corner of the Valley right now. They cover landmarks, businesses and even vehicles. Some of the biggest and most stunning Christmas light displays in Phoenix...
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Major road closed, 3 hurt after truck crashes into wall in north Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A busy stretch of road in north Scottsdale is closed after a truck hit a residential yard, leaving three people hurt Tuesday morning. Both directions of Cactus Road are closed after Scottsdale police and firefighters responded to 74th Street and Cactus Road around 11:30 a.m. for reports of...

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