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Report: Detective feared for partner's life

Report: Detective feared for partner's life

Gary Grado, Tribune Jul 2, 2009 - 5:20PM

A Mesa detective who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl at the end of a car chase on May 28, fired his weapon to protect his partner, according to a police report.

Cops mum; family in dark after teen's death

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Condemned Chandler business wants more $

The owners of Lloyd's Complete Auto Supply Co., whose downtown Chandler property was condemned for a new City Hall, have released their...

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Brewer seeks Dem support on sales tax hike

Gov. Jan Brewer said Thursday she's willing to consider a deal with Democrats to get her proposed sales tax hike on the November ballot....

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A.J. man jailed in India for bringing handgun

An Apache Junction man jailed in India for the last three weeks on charges of violating that country's firearms restrictions was...

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Blake Herzog, Tribune

Jul 2, 2009 - 5:37PM

Gilbert activists are planning another tax protest at Town Hall to mark Independence Day on Saturday. And while not expecting as large a turnout as a similar party April 15, organizers still hope to have a substantial impact on local affairs.

Gilbert TEA Party planned for July 4

Gilbert TEA Party planned for July 4

Blake Herzog, Tribune Jul 2, 2009 - 5:37PM

Gilbert activists are planning another tax protest at Town Hall to mark Independence Day on Saturday. And while not expecting as large a turnout as a similar party April 15, organizers still hope to have a substantial impact on local affairs.

Cop Shop

Gary Grado, Tribune

Jul 2, 2009 - 5:20PM

A Mesa detective who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl at the end of a car chase on May 28, fired his weapon to protect his partner, according to a police report.

Cops mum; family in dark after teen's death

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The Associated Press

Jul 1, 2009 - 1:21PM

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says its officers will be taking part in various DUI task force operations over the Fourth of July weekend across the state in an effort to crackdown on drunk drivers.

DPS to step up DUI enforcement this weekend

The Associated Press Jul 1, 2009 - 1:21PM

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says its officers will be taking part in various DUI task force operations over the Fourth of July weekend across the state in an effort to crackdown on drunk drivers.

DPS: Don't stop on Loop 202 for fireworks

Mike Branom, Tribune Jul 1, 2009 - 12:29PM

For the popular July Fourth fireworks show at Tempe Town Lake, throw down a blanket – but don’t stop the car.

Weather

Mike Branom, Tribune

Jul 2, 2009 - 10:18AM

Monsoon storms reached the East Valley's fringes late Wednesday into early Thursday, but those few drops may be the only action until the middle of next week.

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Health

The Associated Press

Jul 2, 2009 - 10:10AM

BOSTON — Yes, he's obsessed with grooming, and he occasionally barks at you, but in most ways Isaac is not your typical fitness instructor. He weighs in at 350, eats 16 pounds of food at a time and he's only 9 years old. And he's a seal.

Aquarium hopes obese kids flip for athletic seals

Aquarium hopes obese kids flip for athletic seals

The Associated Press Jul 2, 2009 - 10:10AM

BOSTON — Yes, he's obsessed with grooming, and he occasionally barks at you, but in most ways Isaac is not your typical fitness instructor. He weighs in at 350, eats 16 pounds of food at a time and he's only 9 years old. And he's a seal.

Arizona news from AP

The Associated Press

Jul 2, 2009 - 6:48PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Food distributors across the country announced on Thursday they are recalling nonfat dry milk, cocoa and other products that are linked to a possible salmonella contamination at a Plainview, Minn., milk processor....

Companies recall products linked to milk processor

The Associated Press Jul 2, 2009 - 6:48PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Food distributors across the country announced on Thursday they are recalling nonfat dry milk, cocoa and other products that are linked to a possible salmonella contamination at a Plainview, Minn., milk processor....

Ariz. Senate president says gov 'having problems'

The Associated Press Jul 2, 2009 - 6:44PM

PHOENIX (AP) -- Republican legislative leaders strongly criticized Gov. Jan Brewer for her handling of the state's budget crisis, with Senate President Bob Burns saying the former secretary of state seems to be in over her head as governor....

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