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It’s Waylon Jennings’ birthday. Watch him play Mr. Lucky’s in Phoenix in 1980

Happy 89th birthday to one of Arizona’s most beloved musicians. Though Waylon Jennings was born in Texas on June 15, 1937, his ties to Arizona ran deep; he moved to Coolidge in 1961 where, as we wrote on his 75th birthday, “he manned the mic at a small radio station, KCKY. He made his way to Phoenix, fronting a rockabi
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Arizona voters to decide the future of traffic enforcement cameras

Lawmakers have approved a ballot measure that would require local voter approval for cities to continue operating photo enforcement programs, including speed and red-light cameras.
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Scottsdale animal rescue groups call for volunteers as shelter hits full capacity

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The temperatures are heating up, and with that comes concern about dogs on the streets in Scottsdale. One shelter is on a mission to protect them and make them healthy for their future families. The summer months are extra busy for these shelters as they work to keep these dogs off the streets and i
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Summer E-Bike Mayhem Scottsdale Teens Hit Hard as Crashes Surge

Scottsdale emergency crews and city officials say this summer’s e-bike craze is coming with a sting. They are logging a clear spike in crashes and close calls, many of them involving teenagers or heavily souped-up rides, and it is putting fresh pressure on departments and bike shops to tighten up on age rules, labels a
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Baby drowns in Gilbert pool, officials say

GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — A baby died after being pulled from a pool in Gilbert, according to officials with the city’s police department. Officers responded to a home near Higley and Elliot roads just after 5:30 p.m. for reports of a drowning. Officers immediately began life-saving measures on the 1-year-old, who was p
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You Might Be Surprised To Find Some Of The Country’s Best Seafood Right Here...

When most people think of amazing seafood, Arizona is probably not the first place that comes to mind. But tucked away on East Washington Street in Phoenix, Knock Kneed Lobster has been quietly serving up some seriously impressive ocean fare since 1947. This beloved landmark has earned over 2,800 reviews...
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Slight Valley rain chance, more 110s on the way

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Highs have hit 110 so far this afternoon, making it our second 110 of the year. Scattered showers and storms will continue north and south of the Valley this evening, and a few weakening outflow winds could make it into part of the Valley. There is also a 10% chance of a pop-up shower in the Valley
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Child dead, another hurt after being pulled from pools in Gilbert and Goodyear

Two children were pulled from pools in Gilbert and Goodyear on Sunday evening, leaving a one-year-old boy dead and another child taken to the hospital.
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New Chandler rules crack down on keeping, feeding wild birds like pigeons

The city of Chandler has updated its nuisance code to address the excessive feeding of wild birds. The new language prohibits people from keeping or feeding non-domesticated birds, like pigeons, in a way that causes a public nuisance. Under current city code, actions that are “injurious to health or safety”...
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Swimming In Arizona: Navigating Pool Drainage Rules By City

Swimming is a relief in Arizona's heat, but pool owners must follow strict local rules for draining. Each city has unique regulations to protect our precious desert environment.

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