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Phoenix, AZ

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Nashville, TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An alarm blared and lights flashed as a heavily armed assailant stalked the hallways of The Covenant School. Surveillance footage of the shooting Monday at the private Christian school in Nashville showed many familiar security measures, including the double set of locked glass doors the killer shot their way through before fatally shooting three children and three school employees.

Nashville shooting highlights security at private schools

PHOENIX — Gas prices are surging in metro Phoenix and across Arizona and a fuel industry expert says there is a main reason it could stay that way for the foreseeable future. The state is transitioning to its summer gasoline blend, which is limiting its supply at times, GasBuddy...

Here’s why gas prices are rising in metro Phoenix, across Arizona

PHOENIX – A Phoenix man who died trying to save an unconscious coworker in a hazardous material situation has been awarded a Carnegie Hero medal, the commission announced Monday. Roberto Y. Longoria, 42, of Phoenix, was among the first 15 recipients of 2023, the Carnegie Hero Fund said in...

Phoenix man to receive Carnegie hero award posthumously for 2021 actions

Indiana State

El Mirage, AZ

PHOENIX — A West Valley fugitive who attempted to fake his death was arrested last week in Indiana, authorities said. Christen Allen Wright of El Mirage had a warrant out for his arrest for sexual conduct with a minor and molestation of a child based off of a 2017 investigation, the El Mirage Police Department said in a press release.

West Valley fugitive who faked death arrested in Indiana

Scottsdale, AZ

PHOENIX — Fans of bizarre and unbelievable objects may be happy to hear Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has returned to Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale. The attraction sits near Via De Ventura and the Loop 101 Pima Freeway and is open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! makes return to Scottsdale’s Arizona Boardwalk

PHOENIX — Chandler has approved a pilot program that will have drones deliver medical supplies from a pharmacy to an assisted living facility about 2 miles away. The program will result in the crewless aircraft systems taking supplies from Omincare to Sunrise of Chandler, located near Kyrene Road and Chandler Boulevard, on seven days across two weeks this summer.

Chandler pilot program to have drones deliver medical supplies to assisted living facility

PHOENIX — Valley-based movie theater chain Harkins announced Monday it will open a new kind of family entertainment center in north Phoenix next year. The concept, Harkins BackLot, will debut at the Shops at Norterra shopping center at Happy Valley Road and Norterra Parkway. Design was inspired by classic movie studio backlots, the chain said in a press release.

New Harkins entertainment center concept BackLot coming to Phoenix

PHOENIX – A multiple-vehicle crash jammed a freeway near downtown Phoenix during the morning rush Tuesday, state transportation officials said. The wreck shortly before 5 a.m. on southbound Interstate 17 at Indian School Road backed up traffic for about 4 miles an hour later. The roadway was not closed,...

Crash clogs traffic on southbound Interstate 17 near downtown Phoenix

PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is trying to piece together information on a West Valley shooting at a party that left multiple people injured. The incident occurred at a residence near 193rd Avenue and Roosevelt Street in Buckeye just past midnight on Saturday, according to MCSO.

MCSO seeking information after multiple people shot at West Valley party

Mesa, AZ

PHOENIX – Alt rockers Everclear headline the upcoming sixth annual Mesa Music Festival, a free three-day event designed to promote emerging artists. The gathering will feature more than 200 live performances spread over 20 venues April 13-15 in the East Valley suburb’s downtown area, organizers said in a press release.

Alt-rock veterans Everclear to take center stage at Mesa Music Festival in April

Laveen Village, AZ

Guadalupe, AZ

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Here’s what KTAR News learned from chronic absenteeism in Arizona schools

PHOENIX — Over the past week, KTAR News reported on an issue prevalent in Arizona schools — chronic absenteeism. Reporter Griselda Zetino spoke with districts, nonprofits...

Here’s what KTAR News learned from chronic absenteeism in Arizona schools

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