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Embattled Peoria school board votes for investigation of itself

Embattled Peoria school board votes for investigation of itself

The Peoria Unified School District voted to report its own board for potentially violating open meeting laws. One board member feels targeted.
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Mesa teen accused of terrorist threats, plotting mass shooting

Mesa teen accused of terrorist threats, plotting mass shooting

Damien Bedonie, a Mesa 18 year old, searched past mass shootings to plan his own, Maricopa County prosecutors said.
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Arizona AG Agent Dulance Morin Pleads Not Guilty in Mesa Shooting Death

Arizona AG Agent Dulance Morin Pleads Not Guilty in Mesa Shooting Death

Arizona Attorney General agent Dulance Morin has entered a plea of not guilty in connection with the shooting death of a Mesa mother. The details surrounding the incident itself, including the specific circumstances of the shooting, were not provided in the source. Following his plea, a judge has issued an order prohibiting Morin from making any contact with the victim's family. The next court hearing in this case is scheduled for November 24. This development marks a significant step in the legal proceedings against the AG agent, indicating the formal start of his defense against the charges.
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Election denier encouraged followers to apply for county election jobs

Election denier encouraged followers to apply for county election jobs

LUCHA is raising the alarm after activist Merissa Caldwell took to Telegram to urge her followers to apply for Maricopa County election jobs.
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Peoria OKs leader to run for office, says resident faked documents

Peoria OKs leader to run for office, says resident faked documents

Peoria's city attorney said the allegation regarding Jennifer Crawford's residency may have stemmed from falsified documents.
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Why a judge granted Sinema request to speed up ex-boyfriend court date

Why a judge granted Sinema request to speed up ex-boyfriend court date

Matthew Ammel will appear in court Oct. 12, after former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema asked a judge to accelerate his case and raise his bond.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to Host Data Center Session in Mesa

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to Host Data Center Session in Mesa

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is scheduled to hold a session in Mesa to address concerns regarding data centers. This meeting comes after a previously planned session in Ahwatukee was canceled. The focus of the session is expected to be on complaints and issues related to data center operations, particularly concerning construction activities. A specific instance highlighted involves Menlo Digital's data center in Ahwatukee, where construction crews reportedly began work before sunrise. Phoenix's winter hours, effective October 16, stipulate that construction cannot commence before 7 a.m. without a special permit. City Planning Director Joshua Bednarik has informed residents that Menlo Digital will not be granted such a permit.
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Ocala murder trial pauses for a day; will resume Oct. 8

Ocala murder trial pauses for a day; will resume Oct. 8

Jurors in the Roderick Kelvin Watson Jr. murder trial were dismissed for the day on Oct. 7 because of the unavailability of a defense witness.
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Arizona Props. 144 and 319 solve no clear problem | Opinion

Arizona Props. 144 and 319 solve no clear problem | Opinion

Proposition 144 would remake parts of Arizona's voting system, and Proposition 319 would limit photo enforcement. Neither has earned my vote.
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Medication room breached during Chandler facility unrest, police say

Medication room breached during Chandler facility unrest, police say

Multiple patients were arrested after assaults on nurses, staff and officers during separate incidents at a Chandler behavioral health facility.
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Which Arizona cities spend the most on groceries? How your city ranked

Which Arizona cities spend the most on groceries? How your city ranked

WalletHub found out which U.S. cities spend the most and least amount of household income on groceries each month. The results may surprise you.
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Mesa Police Officer Receives Free AC System After Heroic Rescue

Mesa Police Officer Receives Free AC System After Heroic Rescue

Mesa police officer Ulysses Sanchez, who rescued a woman from a burning home in June, has received a new air conditioning system for his home at no cost. Champion Air and Lennox collaborated to install the system. Officer Sanchez had been facing an estimated $13,000 to $15,000 bill for a replacement AC unit, a significant financial burden for him as a first-time homeowner. His father nominated him for Lennox's 'Feel the Love' program, which provides free AC systems to individuals selected through community nominations. The companies stated that Sanchez's heroic actions earlier in the year, where he and two other officers entered a smoke-filled home to save a woman, made his story stand out. The officers were treated for smoke inhalation following the rescue.