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General Dynamics Scottsdale operation lands $31M Army deal
Scottsdale-based General Dynamics C4 Systems has won a contract from the U.S. Army that could total as much as $31.5 million. UPI.com reports that the deal is for tactical intelligence stations that can be mounted to vehicles. Get the full story ...
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New Arizona law changes rules for notaries
A crusading Fountain Hills resident has helped to push through a new law in Arizona relating to rules governing notaries. The Fountain Hills Times has the full story on the new law. Check out the story ...
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State Bar of Arizona investigating former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke
Dennis Burke The State Bar of Arizona is conducting an investigation into former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke. State Bar chief communications officer Rick DeBruhl confirmed to me Wednesday that there is an investigation into Burke. The State Bar and the Arizona Supreme Court handle ethics and disciplinary investigations of attorneys in the state. DeBruhl said he could not comment ...
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La Mesas Challenge Center has new director
The nonprofit Challenge Center, in Sunset Park at 5540 Lake Park Way, was founded in 1987 to provide skilled physical therapy rehabilitation, specialized assisted fitness training and wellness programs for those who are physically ...
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FBI Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare
SPOKANE, Wash. - A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a case in which a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week.A grand jury indictment accused Matthew Ryan Buquet of mailing a death threat to U.S. District Judge Fred Van Sickle at the federal courthouse on May 14.A search of federal court records turned up no ...
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AZ man dies from hantavirus
SAFFORD, AZ - Authorities say a Graham County man has died of complications from the hantavirus, the first reported case of the disease this year. The Graham County Health Department says the 39-year-old man died earlier this month, but no additional information was immediately available Wednesday. The hantavirus is a rare disease that exhibits symptoms similar to the flu including fever, muscle ...
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Interview with atheist mom goes viral
Behind her were ruins, a tangled mess where structures once stood. Cradled in her arms, the mother's 19-month-old son played with a snatched microphone, unfazed by the chaos swirling around him. And in front of Rebecca Vitsmun stood CNN's Wolf Blitzer, who -- after asking her about the decision that saved her and her son's lives -- had one more question: "I guess you got to ...
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Suspect arrested in Glendale shooting
GLENDALE, AZ - Glendale detectives have made an arrest in the shooting of two people Tuesday night, one of whom died from her injuries. Police arrested Angelo Medina, 22, Wednesday afternoon after he was determined to be a suspect in the death of 42-year-old Christina Marquez and the shooting of another man. Officers responded to a residence near 59th and State avenues in Glendale and found ...
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Phoenix home bursts into flames
PHOENIX - Smoke could be seen for miles from a house that caught fire in Phoenix Wednesday night. Officials say the fire broke out around 6 p.m. near 51st Avenue and McDowell Road. Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Larry Nunez said several trees in the backyard of the home fueled the fire. There is no word at this time if anyone was home when the fire started. Investigators are still trying to ...
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Jury in Arias trial adjourns for day after impasse
Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial said Wednesday they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend, prompting the judge to instruct them to keep trying.The panel reported its impasse after only about two and a half hours of deliberations. Judge Sherry Stephens told jurors to try to identify areas of ...
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THURSDAY 4 stories to watch in Arizona
The Boy Scouts of America National Council may vote Thursday on a proposal to allow openly gay boys to participate in Scout units. The ban on gay men serving in adult leadership positions would remain in ...
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Ex-Gilbert teacher avoids assault charge
GILBERT, AZ - Authorities say no criminal charges will be brought against a Gilbert High School math teacher accused of assaulting a student last month. Daniel A. Dunn was placed on administrative leave by the school after he ...
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State officials fight for trial in casino case
PHOENIX (AP) -- State officials say a recent court ruling that allows the Tohono O'odham Nation to build a sprawling casino near Phoenix is ...
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FBI Arrest Made in Wash. Ricin Letter Scare
A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week. A grand jury indictment accuses Matthew Ryan Buquet of mailing a threatening communication to U.S. District Judge Fred Van Sickle at the federal courthouse on May 14. The indictment did not say anything about ricin. However, the U.S. Postal ...
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Glendale extends deadline for RFPs to manage Jobing.com Arena
Jobing.com Arena, home of the Phoenix Coyotes. The City of Glendale is extending its deadline for requests for proposals to manage Jobing.com Arena. The city originally wanted bids for the management of the arena by May 24. However, city spokeswoman Julie Watters said the RFP deadline is being extended until May 31. Glendale hired Boston-based Beacon Sports Capital Partners LLC to manage the RFP ...
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Arias jury deadlocks but must keep deliberating
Judge Sherry Stephens urges the jury to continue deliberating after the jury delivered a message that they are deadlocked on a penalty for Jodi Arias on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 during the penalty phase of her murder trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in the stabbing and shooting to death of Travis Alexander. (AP Photo/The Arizona ...
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Workers sue Goodyear Tires over crash
PHOENIX - Three state employees are suing Goodyear Tires over an April rollover accident they say was caused by a defective tire tread. The three Arizona Department of Corrections workers crashed while riding in a department van. Jeff Darden, Melissa Fowler and Ritchie Chin all suffered injuries in the crash that occurred on Interstate 10 on April 5. The suit, filed Wednesday, alleges that the ...
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Cadillacs recalled over loose wheels
DETROIT - General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. The company says the recall affects the 2013 Cadillac SRX with 18-inch wheels. Canadian safety regulators say the wheel nuts may not have been tightened enough at the factory. GM says the problem hasn't caused any crashes or injuries, and no wheels have fallen from vehicles. ...
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Greenacre wins Phoenix assistant post
New Zealand Football confirm Jordan clash Chris Greenacre has been confirmed as Ernie Merrick's assistant coach at the Wellington Phoenix for this season's A-League. Greenacre assisted former coach Ricki Herbert last season and took over the coaching reins when Herbert resigned late in the season. Phoenix general manager David Dome said the club had wanted to retain Greenacre's ...
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NHL denies Phoenix Coyotes talks with Quebecor Inc.
The NHL has owned the Coyotes since a 2009 Chapter 11 bankruptcy purchase for $140 million. National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said today the league is not talking to Canadian communications giant Quebecor Inc. about buying the Phoenix Coyotes. The Canadian company would be interested in moving the league-owned Coyotes to Quebec City. Quebecor is partnering on the construction ...
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MLB Colorado 4 Arizona 1
Carlos Gonzalez backed him with two RBI Wednesday in the Colorado Rockies' 4-1 win over Arizona. De La Rosa (6-3) continued a recent hot streak, reeling off his fourth victory in four starts. The left-hander held the Diamondbacks to one run on six hits while walking two and striking out five. Gonzalez put the Rockies ahead to stay with a first-inning homer, then added an RBI triple and ...
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De La Rosa sharp Gonzalez a power as Rockies top Arizona for series win
Carlos Gonzalez greets congratulations in the Rockies dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on Wednesday. (Justin Edmonds, Getty ...
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In Arias trial TV cameras never far behind
Convicted killer Jodi Arias speaks during an interview at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Phoenix. Arias was convicted recently of killing her former boyfriend Travis Alexander in his suburban Phoenix home back in 2008, made a plea in court on Tuesday for life in prison, instead of execution, saying she can contribute to society if allowed to live. (AP Photo/Ross ...
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Text of atheist prayer given in Arizona House
An atheist lawmaker's daily prayer Tuesday at the Arizona House of Representatives led a fellow lawmaker to ask for a do-over the following ...
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FD 2 children critically hurt in wreck
PHOENIX - Two children are in critical condition after being ejected from a vehicle involved in a Phoenix crash. The accident at 35th Avenue and Broadway Road happened around 1:45 p.m. Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Larry Nunuz said the children, both girls, are ages 2 and 4. Two adults, a 30-year-old female and 40-year-old male, were also injured. Nunez said their injuries are not serious. ...
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Arizona may need to use prison labor
With Arizona’s budget deficit at state level soaring past $3 billion and projections for the next few years suggesting it might reach $10 billion, due to a highly controversial decision by the state legislature to sell a number of public buildings and then lease them back. Fortunately, not all financial news and outlooks for the state are negative, one small border town called Douglas, may just have a solution to the cash crisis facing some municipalities across the state.
Arizona’s financial situation in the wake of the universally destructive Great Recession has become dire. Our deficit for 2010 is many times higher than what it was a few years ago, before the crash of late 2008, and because of this the state legislature has become desperate to save money by cutting budgets and raise money by selling public buildings. Read more
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