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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Rally Against Oligarchy at Arizona State University
Political titans of the progressive movement, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are set to energize their support base in Arizona with an upcoming rally focusing on their anti-oligarchy message. Titled "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here," the event aims to connect with working people and voice shared frustrations with the current state of governance, as per Phoenix New Times.
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Woman killed, 2 kids injured in overnight crash in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is dead and two children were taken to the hospital after a crash in west Phoenix late Monday night. Phoenix police officers and firefighters responded to the three-vehicle crash around 11:30 p.m. at 43rd and Purdue avenues, north of Dunlap Avenue. First responders pulled...
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Mesa Teen, Christopher Fantastic, Arrested for Aggravated Assault on Officer and Evading Law Enforcement in Gilbert
After a string of violent incidents in the East Valley, 19-year-old Christopher Fantastic was arrested by Mesa Police in Gilbert on charges of aggravated assault on an officer; this comes after, according to ABC15, he had existing warrants for probation violation and had allegedly been evading law enforcement. Reports indicate that the arrest on March 13 involved a confrontation in which Fantastic allegedly spat on two officers and delivered blows to several others after making a gesture that suggested an attempted escape.
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Buc-ee's Expansion Stalls: Ohio and Arizona Store Openings Delayed Until 2026
Big plans for Buc-ee's expansion across the nation have hit a bump in the road. The mega gas station brand, famed for its massive retail spaces and plentiful amenities, is delaying openings in both Ohio and Arizona. According to Chron.com, the new Buc-ee's locations in Huber Heights, Ohio, and Goodyear, Arizona, are postponed until 2026 following a series of setbacks.
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Decades-Long Mystery Solved: Phoenix Teen Melody Harrison Identified in 30-Year-Old Cold Case from Apache Junction
The thirty-year cold case of a young girl, once known only as Jane Doe, has finally reached a turning point with her identification as Melody Harrison, a missing teen from Phoenix. Fifteen-year-old Harrison's skeletal remains were discovered back in 1992 by a man walking his dog in Apache Junction, an area known for its sprawling deserts. According to ABC15, local investigator Stephanie Bourgeois has been instrumental in the case, tirelessly working with the DNA Doe Project and utilizing advancements in genetic genealogy to eventually identify Harrison.
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Phoenix area to see strong winds, blowing dust as temps begin to rise
Watch for heat warnings, fire risk and blowing dust this week as temperatures rise and winds pick up throughout much of the state. Windy, dusty conditions were forecast to blow across much of southwest Arizona on Monday, accompanied by warnings for possible wildfire conditions. The National Weather Service issued dust storm and gusty wind warnings for La Paz and Yuma counties. Heat advisories were in place for Maricopa and Pinal counties. The weather service said to expect windy conditions to continue through Tuesday morning. A red flag warning , which advises residents of an increased wildfire risk, was also...
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1 dead, 2 hurt in RV crash near Buckeye
BUCKEYE, Ariz. - One person is dead and two people were hurt in a motorhome crash along State Route 85 on Monday near Buckeye. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the RV overturned in the northbound lanes at milepost 142 just before 12 p.m. on March 17. Three people...
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Scottsdale cuts Juneteenth celebration, employee resource groups as city shutters DEI office
Scottsdale will end its annual Juneteenth celebration and cut other programs as it implements a city council-approved plan to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Scottsdale’s City Council voted 5-2 in February to dissolve its decades-old DEI office. The plan was added to the council’s agenda without a work study...
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2 dead in apparent murder-suicide at west Phoenix home, police say
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police are investigating after a man and woman were found dead inside a home in Estrella Village on Monday morning. Officers responded to an unknown trouble call at a home on Illini Street, near 83rd Avenue between Lower Buckeye and Broadway roads, around 8:15 a.m. There, they found two bodies inside.