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Higley district AD found dead near HS campus from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Higley district AD found dead near HS campus from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

TRIBUNE

Higley Unified School District athletic director Art Wagner, 43, was found dead near Higley High School Wednesday morning, according to the Gilbert Police Department. Police say the matter is still under investigation, but believe Wagner died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Higley district AD found dead near HS campus from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Higley district AD found dead near HS campus from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

TRIBUNE

Higley Unified School District athletic director Art Wagner, 43, was found dead near Higley High School Wednesday morning, according to the Gilbert Police Department. Police say the matter is still under investigation, but believe Wagner died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Brewer stops plans to make gold, silver legal tender in Arizona

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By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

Gov. Jan Brewer refused Thursday to make Arizona the second state in the nation to declare privately minted gold and silver coins, bars and ingots to be legal tender in the state.

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Posted on May 3, 2013

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Arias Trial: Guilty of first-degree murder; penalty phase begins

Arias Trial: Guilty of first-degree murder; penalty phase begins

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The Associated Press

Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday in the gruesome killing of her one-time boyfriend in Arizona after a four-month trial that captured headlines with lurid tales of sex, lies, religion and a salacious relationship that ended in a blood bath.

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Brewer signs gun buy-back bill, halts destruction of weapons turned into cities

Brewer signs gun buy-back bill, halts destruction of weapons turned into cities

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By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

Any chance of cities or counties conducting future gun-buyback programs is about to evaporate.

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Posted on May 3, 2013

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Letter: I've made my last call to Mesa PD for help

Letter to the Editor

We had a shoplifter at our store just waltz out with a bag of chips, a peach (that he was eating) and a bottle of whiskey. I demanded the items back, he raised the bottle with “come and get it”. Now, my work has a strict no-physical-confrontation policy and I don’t want to risk getting fi…

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Motorcyclist killed in Mesa crash

Motorcyclist killed in Mesa crash

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A motorcyclist was killed when he crashed into a car in Mesa Thursday night, according to authorities.

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Arizona football coaches vs. AIA:  Numbers tell two stories

Arizona football coaches vs. AIA: Numbers tell two stories

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By Kyle Odegard, Tribune

The football coaches evidently can’t wait until August for their first showdown of the year.

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Posted on May 12, 2013

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Famous Dave's BBQ thanks teachers with free meal May 7

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TRIBUNE

Famous Dave’s BBQ locations in Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert, as well as Peoria, will thank teachers May 7 with its BBQ Two Meat Salute for "National Teacher Appreciation Day."

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Arias Trial: Just how crucial were experts for defense?

Arias Trial: Just how crucial were experts for defense?

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By BRIAN SKOLOFF, The Associated Press

As Jodi Arias' trial wraps up this week after four months of testimony, her fate rests in part on the testimony of expert witnesses who have offered up one clinical diagnosis after another for the small-town waitress and aspiring photographer from California to explain why she killed her …

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Art Wagner guestbook

Art Wagner guestbook

Tribune

Here is a collection of thoughts and stories from those who've crossed paths (personally or professionally) with former Higley district athletic director Art Wagner, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on May 15.

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Jury says Andriano should get death penalty

Jury says Andriano should get death penalty

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December 23, 2004

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Memorial service for Higley district administrator Art Wagner on Monday

Memorial service for Higley district administrator Art Wagner on Monday

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TRIBUNE

A “Celebration of Life” service to honor respected educator and leader among state high school sports circles Art Wagner is scheduled for Monday night at 6 p.m. at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert.

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Brewer signs gun buy-back bill, halts destruction of weapons turned into cities

Brewer signs gun buy-back bill, halts destruction of weapons turned into cities

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By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

Any chance of cities or counties conducting future gun-buyback programs is about to evaporate.

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Posted on May 3, 2013

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Elderly woman crashes into Mesa storefront, 4 injured

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ABC15.com

An elderly woman crashed her car into a craft store in Mesa Tuesday morning, sending four people to the hospital, police said.

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With Postino, new 'taco house,' unlucky Gilbert corner sees fortunes changing

With Postino, new 'taco house,' unlucky Gilbert corner sees fortunes changing

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By Stacie Spring, Tribune

After a successful launch of Postino East, Upward Projects will open its second restaurant concept, Joyride Taco House, June 3 in the Heritage District in Gilbert.

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Posted on May 17, 2013

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Spirits live on: Arizona remembers Northwest flight 255 crash 25 years later

Spirits live on: Arizona remembers Northwest flight 255 crash 25 years later

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By Mike Sakal, Tribune

Every time Karl Sup of Mesa is in Detroit for business, he stops by the black granite memorial near Interstate 94 and Middle Belt Road in Romulus, Mich. He’s there to remember a friend whose name is etched alongside with 155 others.

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Posted on August 15, 2012

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Gilbert PD: One dead in late evening shooting

Gilbert PD: One dead in late evening shooting

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Tribune

Police have named the victim shot and killed in front of a Gilbert home Thursday night.

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McClellan: No Gilbert rec center? Sure, let’s just privatize the whole town

McClellan: No Gilbert rec center? Sure, let’s just privatize the whole town

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Guest Commentary by Mike McClellan

It’s time to privatize Gilbert.

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East Valley girls fly toward aviation goals thanks to EVIT program

East Valley girls fly toward aviation goals thanks to EVIT program

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By Michelle Reese, Tribune

A helicopter took off one recent Wednesday morning from Mesa’s Falcon Field for a nearly two-hour flight around Arizona.

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Posted on May 1, 2013

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Tempe man sentenced to life in prison as result of deadly 2011 Chandler crash

Tempe man sentenced to life in prison as result of deadly 2011 Chandler crash

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ABC15.com

A Tempe man has been sentenced to life in prison after causing a crash in which an 11-year-old boy died .

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New Sparky (again): ASU reveals fans' pick for revisited mascot redesign

New Sparky (again): ASU reveals fans' pick for revisited mascot redesign

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By Alex Ferri, ABC15.com

Arizona State University is hoping fans will be happy with the new Sparky mascot design revealed Wednesday afternoon.

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Updated: Baseball state tournament schedules

By Kyle Odegard, Tribune

Saturday's baseball state tournament schedules.

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Posted on April 25, 2013

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New Italian eatery to open near Las Sendas

New Italian eatery to open near Las Sendas

Tribune

Another Italian eatery is preparing to open in the recently closed Anzio Landing restaurant space in Mesa.

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Arias Trial: Jodi tells jury what she'll do if allowed to live

Arias Trial: Jodi tells jury what she'll do if allowed to live

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By BRIAN SKOLOFF, The Associated Press

Jodi Arias asked jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.

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Navajo woman from Arizona at forefront of fight to change NFL team’s name

Navajo woman from Arizona at forefront of fight to change NFL team’s name

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By Michelle Peirano, Cronkite News

WASHINGTON — Amanda Blackhorse is outraged when she thinks of the Washington Redskins, a team whose name and mascot are deeply offensive to the Navajo woman.

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Kitchen Nightmare? Scottsdale restaurant reopens after bad reality TV experience

Kitchen Nightmare? Scottsdale restaurant reopens after bad reality TV experience

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By Cristina Silva, The Associated Press

A Scottsdale restaurant planned to reopen Tuesday night after it temporarily shut its doors following an embarrassing reality TV experience.

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Gilbert school board votes to continue free, full-day kindergarten; tables vote on budget override

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By Michelle Reese, Tribune

Gilbert district schools will continue to offer free, full-day kindergarten next school year following a vote Wednesday night by the governing board.

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Posted on May 16, 2013

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4 shot in Apache Junction during dispute between motorcycle clubs

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The Associated Press

Four people were wounded in a shooting in Pinal County after members of a motorcycle club went to a party being held by a rival club.

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Key Arizona Tea Party groups say IRS did not give them additional review

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By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

The decision by the IRS to take a closer look at Tea Party finances apparently did not affect some key organizations in Arizona.

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Posted on May 13, 2013

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Tempe’s 1st medical marijuana dispensary open for business

Tempe’s 1st medical marijuana dispensary open for business

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By Allison Hurtado, Special to Tribune

By the time a client parks their car and walks up to the front doors of Harvest of Tempe, the southeast Valley’s only medical marijuana dispensary, he or she, their license plate, and their car have all been caught on camera.

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Arias Trial: Just how crucial were experts for defense?

Arias Trial: Just how crucial were experts for defense?

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By BRIAN SKOLOFF, The Associated Press

As Jodi Arias' trial wraps up this week after four months of testimony, her fate rests in part on the testimony of expert witnesses who have offered up one clinical diagnosis after another for the small-town waitress and aspiring photographer from California to explain why she killed her …

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Arizona legislators spar over use of daily prayer time

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By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

When is a prayer not a prayer?

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Posted on May 22, 2013

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Richardson: Time for Tempe to fix university-area crime issues

Richardson: Time for Tempe to fix university-area crime issues

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Guest Commentary by Bill Richardson

‘Had I known about the crime problems around Arizona State University I would have never let Kyleigh move to Tempe.” Those are the words of Karen Montenegro, the mother of murdered ASU student Kyleigh Sousa.

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2013 East Valley Football Schedules

Tribune

Here are the East Valley high school varsity football schedules for 2013. This list will be continuously updated.

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Graduation: Mesa student takes early leap to join Class of 2013

Graduation: Mesa student takes early leap to join Class of 2013

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By Michelle Reese, Tribune

Graduation is just days away. Then, they’ll be moving on to the next phases of their life.

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Posted on May 19, 2013

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‘Premium Outlets,' featuring 90 stores, opens in Chandler (w/ video)

‘Premium Outlets,' featuring 90 stores, opens in Chandler (w/ video)

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By Allison Hurtado, Special to Tribune

The new Phoenix Premium Outlets, located in Chandler adjacent to the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, opened its doors Thursday with 90 stores ready to offer discounts of 25 to 65 percent off retail prices.

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Gilbert school board votes against future discussion of budget override

Gilbert school board votes against future discussion of budget override

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By Michelle Reese, Tribune

The Gilbert Unified School District governing board failed to approve Tuesday night future discussion about placing a budget override renewal on the November 2013 ballot.

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Posted on May 11, 2013

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Former Mesa Mayor Wayne Brown dies

Former Mesa Mayor Wayne Brown dies

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Provided by City of Mesa

It is with a heavy heart that the City of Mesa announces the passing of Mayor Wayne Brown on Tuesday, May 14. Brown served as Mayor from 1996 to 2000. He also served as a Councilmember from 1968 to 1976.

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AZ Teacher of the Year, East Valley educator shares gratitude with colleagues

AZ Teacher of the Year, East Valley educator shares gratitude with colleagues

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By Michelle Reese, Tribune

“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”

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Posted on May 9, 2013

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McDonald's offers free meal to teachers May 7

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TRIBUNE

Arizona McDonald’s restaurants are hosting Teacher Appreciation Day on May 7. Teachers can show their school identification or pay stub 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their local McDonald’s restaurant and receive a free Extra Value Meal.

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Go Daddy announces expansion, breaks ground on new Tempe facility

Go Daddy announces expansion, breaks ground on new Tempe facility

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By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

Web-hosting giant Go Daddy announced Tuesday it will be expanding its operations in Arizona, adding 300 employees.

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Posted on May 7, 2013

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Devon Allen's three titles lead Brophy to Div. I track and field championship

Devon Allen's three titles lead Brophy to Div. I track and field championship

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By Kyle Odegard, Tribune

The 2013 Arizona track and field championships started to resemble 2012 a little too closely for Devon Allen’s liking.

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Posted on May 11, 2013

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Gilbert teen to compete as finalist in National American Miss pageant

Gilbert teen to compete as finalist in National American Miss pageant

Tribune

Gilbert teen Danielle Fisher, 17, has been named a finalist in the National American Miss Arizona pageant, and will compete June 30 at the DoubleTree Resort in Scottsdale for the national crown.

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Arias Trial: Jurors find Jodi eligible for death penalty

Arias Trial: Jurors find Jodi eligible for death penalty

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By Brian Skoloff, The Associated Press

The same jury that convicted Jodi Arias of murder one week ago took less than three hours Wednesday to determine that the former waitress is eligible for the death penalty in the stabbing death of her one-time lover.

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4 Queen Creek HS students hurt in Gilbert crash; Police say alcohol likely involved

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ABC15.com

Four high school students were seriously injured in a Sunday morning crash in Gilbert that police say likely involved alcohol.

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Richardson: Arias conviction celebrated, but murder trials are a 50-50 proposition

Richardson: Arias conviction celebrated, but murder trials are a 50-50 proposition

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Guest Commentary by Bill Richardson

It’s official: Jodi Arias is guilty of 1st Degree Murder in the death of Travis Alexander.

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Plane used as 'Air Force Two' up for auction at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Plane used as 'Air Force Two' up for auction at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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Higley district AD found dead near HS campus from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Higley district AD found dead near HS campus from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

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Higley Unified School District athletic director Art Wagner, 43, was found dead near Higley High School Wednesday morning, according to the Gilbert Police Department. Police say the matter is still under investigation, but believe Wagner died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Butterfly Wonderland opens in Scottsdale

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The Valley’s exotic new rainforest exhibit with thousands of butterflies, a live ant colony, a honey bee exhibit and a 3D film about monarch butterfly migrations, celebrates its grand opening Memorial Day weekend.

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