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Arizona Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Arizona.

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  1. Illegal immigration trashing Southern Arizona desert?Read the original story

    18 min ago | ABC15.com

    It's the impact of illegal immigration rarely talked about. One look at pictures from the southern Arizona desert shows human smugglers and immigrants turning the desert into a wasteland.

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    Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro

  2. Scenic drive: SedonaRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Arizona Republic

    ... of ancient Indian villages stand near luxurious modern resorts. A relatively short, partly paved loop just off Arizona 89A provides access to the area, taking you past hiking trails, meandering canyons and expansive mountain vistas. Things to note ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Travel

  3. The Bisbee buzz: Shopping, dining, funky spiritRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Arizona Republic

    One small city in southeastern Arizona gets slapped with a certain adjective so often you expect to see it listed that way on maps: Quirky Bisbee.

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    Related Topix: Bisbee, AZ, Travel

  4. Goddard: Polygamist sects are like organized crime ringsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Arizona Republic

    Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard said Thursday the federal government should establish a task force to deal with crime in communities controlled by polygamist organizations that use state borders to ...

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    Related Topix: Meditative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, US Politics, US News, Harry Reid, US Senate, Democrat, Colorado City, AZ

  5. Music Feedback poll: Miley, Simpson, MTV awards, moreRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Arizona Republic

    Patrick Lynn, senior producer for the Fox reality show, said Idol has avoided Arizona - even though 2007 winner Jordin Sparks comes from Glendale - until this year because of the summer heat.

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    Related Topix: Music, Entertainment

  6. Rapper DMX pleads not guilty to felony chargesRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

    ... DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, is shown. Simmons has been indicted on felony charges by a grand jury in Arizona for allegedly trying to get out of paying a hospital bill. Authorities say Simmons went to Scottsdale's Mayo Clinic in April, said ...

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    Related Topix: Maricopa County, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, Black Entertainment, DMX, Rap

  7. Cooper fiddler, hoops player now in 4-H vet programRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Abilene Reporter-News

    ... of horses. A self-described military brat, Hart spent time in Germany while growing up, in addition to stints in Arizona, "but I come home to Abilene now," she said. She's back home as part of an annual program where Texas A&M veterinary students ...

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  8. Homicide victim, 88, died after fight in a Tucson-area care homeRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Arizona Daily Star

    ... rred to a local hospice. He died June 24. The Pima County Medical Examiner today ruled the death was a homicide. Get Arizona Daily Star home delivery and SAVE BIG! Wildcat newsletters ARIZONA - sign up now U of A basketball coverage

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    Related Topix: Tucson, AZ, Tucson Metro, Pima County, AZ

  9. Tales from the Morgue: Symphony Unit is competentRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Arizona Daily Star

    Elaine Raines has been the librarian at the Arizona Daily Star for almost 30 years.

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    Related Topix: Symphony, Arts, Ballet, Tucson Metro, Tucson, AZ

  10. State grant funding not on E.V. airports' radarRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | East Valley Tribune

    ... statewide. Administrators at area airports met Wednesday with officials with the aeronautical division of the Arizona Department of Transportation to review what the cut means to the airports, and pinpoint alternative routes to get funding for ...

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    Related Topix: US News, Federal Aviation Administration, Mesa, AZ

  11. Temps approaching 110 FridayRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | KPNX-TV Phoenix

    ... stray storm may lurk into the Valley late, but nothing widespread. The remnants of Dolly are forecast to slide into Arizona this weekend. The best chance of soaking rain would be in east and southeast part of the state. An increased chance of Valley ...

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  12. Thomas' TV Propaganda Cites a Drug Statistic Even the DEA Says Is WrongRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | New Times

    ... subject, illegal immigration. The PSA begins with the vague, disputable opinion that "illegal immigration is fueling Arizona's violent crime and drug problem." Viewers are reminded of the violence illegal border crossers sometimes suffer at the ...

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    Related Topix: Maricopa County, AZ, Drugs, Illegal Drugs, Immigration Reform

  13. Novelist's lawsuit blames pair for killing movieRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | East Valley Tribune

    A local mystery novelist has filed a $30 million lawsuit against her former lawyer and an Arizona State University associate professor, allegedly that they embezzled money from a movie production company to buy ...

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    Related Topix: Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, Maricopa County, AZ, Law, Phoenix, AZ

  14. Gas prices fuel a Scooter Revolution'Anything with two wheels has been selling like crazy'Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | Casa Grande Dispatch

    ... and mid-way during July, sales are still strong. "It's been tough for everyone to keep up with demand," he said. The Arizona Department of Transportation has noted an increase in cycle registrations. In Pinal County, 7,231 motorcycles, including ...

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    Related Topix: Pinal County, AZ, Casa Grande, AZ

  15. High summer pump prices start to cool down someRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Casa Grande Dispatch

    ... as prices continued to inch lower from highs of well over $4.10 a gallon earlier this month. A spokeswoman for the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association said Wednesday volatility in crude oil markets continues to be the single greatest contributor ...

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    Related Topix: Casa Grande, AZ, Eloy, AZ, Arizona City, AZ, Pinal County, AZ

  16. Arizona City man accused of kidnapping his own fatherRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Casa Grande Dispatch

    ... Soza, 69, of sleeping with his girlfriend, a woman with whom Andrew Soza has a child, Casa Grande police say. An Arizona City man was arrested on felony charges Tuesday evening after he allegedly kidnapped his father and led police on a chase for ...

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    Related Topix: Arizona City, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro, Pinal County, AZ, Chandler, AZ

  17. Two Stingrays earn national rankingsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Today's News Herald

    ... nationally ranked swimmers. Alex Johnson, 10, and Caden Carver, 10, each attained National Reportable Times at the Arizona State Long Course Championships last weekend in Chandler. The local swimmers' performances earned them rankings among the top ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  18. BNSF Donates $19,000 For New Winslow PlaygroundRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Tribune-News

    ... to the old playground and said we could really use some new play equipment, and now here we are." Murray, who is the Arizona and New Mexico general manager for BNSF, presented Williams' request to the BNSF Charity Foundation. "We use the park often ...

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    Related Topix: Winslow, AZ, Snowflake, AZ

  19. Focus Future Committee Reviews Clean Up EffortsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Tribune-News

    By Tammy Gray-Searles "They are supposed to accept everything except things that are outlawed by ADEQ (Arizona Depar-ment of Environmental Quality)," former interim city manager Fern Larson told the Holbrook Focus Future Committee regarding the city ...

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    Related Topix: Waste Management, Environmental, Holbrook, AZ

  20. Holbrook's Drinking Water Is Safe, Meets State, Federal RequirementsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Tribune-News

    ... Central... By Tammy Gray-Searles "They are supposed to accept everything except things that are outlawed by ADEQ (Arizona Deparment of Environmental Quality)," former interim city manager Fern Larson told... Ranch Rodeo Entries Sought The third ...

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