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Storm brings rain, thunderstorms to Phoenix area

The Phoenix area could see as much as a quarter-inch of rain Tuesday as a new winter storm system moves in over the Valley.

Jake A. Harris @ March 9, 2010

Initial voting in San Luis light

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SAN LUIS, Ariz. — Turnout was described as light in the first hours of voting in the mayoral and council races here Tuesday.As of 11 a.m., 96 voters had gone to the city's poll site at the Fernando Padilla Community Center for the primary...

YumaSun - News Headlines : News @ March 9, 2010

Scottsdale police search for handcuffed man who escaped

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The suspect was being arrested in the vicinity of Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road.

Sabrina Willard @ March 9, 2010

NEW – Hazardous Weather Outlook for White Mountain area – Updated 03/09/2010, 9:33 a.m.

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WMICentralNews:White Mtn. Independent Home:Top Stories @ March 9, 2010

NEW – Brown to retire after nearly four decades as lawmaker

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STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - House Democratic Leader Pro Tem Jack Brown, D-St. Johns (District 5), will retire from the Arizona House of Representatives at the end of his 2010 term.

WMICentralNews:White Mtn. Independent Home:Top Stories @ March 9, 2010

Signs show economy may be picking up

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The economy may have finally begun to turn around. Records show that consumers are spending more, which has translated into a slow rise in sales tax revenue for cities and the state. It’s a reversal of an 18-month trend of declining sales tax...

By Doug Murphy Ahwatukee Foothills News @ March 9, 2010

Mother of missing Tempe baby refuses to go to court

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Elizabeth Johnson refuses to leave her cell, and the judge continues the hearing to next week.

Jake A. Harris @ March 9, 2010

Hummingbird rescuing in AF

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When Chris Hennessey and his co-worker found two hummingbirds that had flown into their office window it was too late to save one of the birds, but the second bird was only stunned, and thanks to Hennessey’s efforts and the expertise of two local...

By Krystin Wiggs Ahwatukee Foothills News @ March 9, 2010