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Valley & State
Crime
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested Benjamin Hollins, 50, a convicted sex offender, for allegedly faking his own death to avoid registering.
The Pinal Regional SWAT Team arrested …
ELECTION 2024
Five candidates for the mayor of Mesa were put on the spot during the May 14 candidate forum at the Mesa Council Chambers.
Hosted by KTAR’s Mike Broomhead, the candidates were asked …
Public Transit
A new light rail line into west Phoenix took a step closer to becoming reality, though construction is not planned to start for at least another 15 years.
The Phoenix Transportation, …
VAL VISTA DRIVE
A crash Wednesday afternoon on US 60 near Val Vista Drive killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist, authorities said Thursday.
The collision occurred about 3:20 p.m. May 15 when the motorcycle collided …
14 YEARS
A convicted felon has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for what a prosecutor said was an ambush attack on Phoenix police officers.
Devonte Thornton had pleaded guilty to one count of …
economic development
As part of its plan to position itself as a potential future hub of advanced industries, the city of Peoria has begun the entitlement process for North Peoria Gateway, an area of about 1,600 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to the Vistancia commercial core.
WEEKEND TRAVEL
State transportation officials said drives should avoid a “recipe for longer delays” by staying off local streets as detours around this weekend’s northbound I-17 closure north of …
ON TOUR
Porches, the recording project of New York City’s Aaron Maine, will perform in Phoenix this winter to promote his new album.
public safety
In an effort to save lives on Arizona’s roadways this month, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is collaborating with the Peoria Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws.
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