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• Phoenix mourns loss of beloved giraffe

  23-12-2019 23:53
  
  PHOENIX - The Phoenix Zoo is mourning the loss of one of their family members after Makope the giraffe passed away Thursday.According to the zoo. Makope was born at the zoo's Savanna exhibit 14.5 years. Zoo officials said through her mischievous yet outgoing personality, the giraffe quickly became a favorite at the Phoenix zoo."She was a mainstay at our giraffe deck and a favorite among many for her penchant for reaching trees just outside the exhibit to munch on, being inquisitive about her sur
  
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• Four-legged ‘Grinch’ caught on camera stealing toys from police department

  23-12-2019 23:29
  
  Franklin Police Department via NBC News ChannelBen the therapy dog
  FRANKLIN, Mass. - A pup on the naughty list has captured the hearts of thousands across the United States after he was recently caught on camera "crashing" a toy drive at a Massachusetts police station.On Wednesday, Franklin Police Department posted a video that captured larceny at the station. According to FPD, the thief was caught on camera stealing toys collected for Santa Foundation, a local nonprofit that annually delivers
  
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• Heavy rain is possible on Christmas Eve

  23-12-2019 23:12
  
  TUCSON - Light showers late Monday night will give way to moderate to heavy rainfall early Tuesday morning for all of Southern Arizona.A cold front is making it's way through California and will reach southern Arizona midday Tuesday.
  Between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. will be our best chance to see heavy rain moving in.Rain totals will reach between 0.25 and 0.75 inches over the next three days.Only light showers are expected beyond Tuesday evening.Stick with us on air and online for the latest forecast
  
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• PCSD rescues 21 people through use of NARCAN in 2019

  23-12-2019 22:59
  
  TUCSON -Twenty-one lives have been reportedly saved through the use of NARCAN nasal spray in 2019 in connection to opioid emergency cases in Pima County.
  Since Gov. Doug Ducey issued a statewide health emergency in 2017, first-responders have been working on figuring out methods to help save individuals from opioid overdoses. To help combat the epidemic in Pima County, Pima County Sheriff's Department joined several other local law enforcement organizations in equipping their deputies with NARCA
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 2:42PM MST until December 25 at 1:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  23-12-2019 22:42
  
  * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10inches above 7000 feet with locally higher amounts possibleabove 8500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph with brieflocalized areas of blowing snow possible.* WHERE…White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties,Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and Catalina and RinconMountains.* WHEN…From 8 AM Tuesday to 1 AM MST Wednesday.* IMPACTS…Plan on hazardous road conditions, with some roadclosures possible.Slow down
  
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• Investigation into stolen van results in drug, fake ID seizure

  23-12-2019 22:08
  
  TUCSON - Two individuals were taken into custody after an investigation into a stolen van resulted in the discovery of fraudulent ID's and methamphetamine.At around 9 p.m. Dec. 12, Pima County Sheriff's Department received a report of a stolen 200 Chevrolet Express, full-size van from a residence in the 4200 block of North Pocito Place.After further investigation, PCSD found the stolen vehicle parked at a home near the 4900 block of North Matthews Ave. When PCSD recovered the van, they discovere
  
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• NC man charged for allegedly poisoning wife with eye drops

  23-12-2019 20:43
  
  (WCNC) A North Carolina paramedic is facing murder charges after allegedly using eye drops to poison his wife.Joshua Hunsucker of Mount Holly appeared in court Friday after being charged in the death of Stacy Hunsucker.Special prosecutor Jordan Green said after Stacy Hunsucker's blood tested positive for a chemical found in eye drops, investigators interrogated Joshua Hunsucker.Green said Hunsucker gave investigators enough information for them to arrest him."I don't know that he would character
  
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• Court docs: Arizona 25-year-old arrested after posting image of child sexual abuse on Tumblr

  23-12-2019 20:21
  
  SURPRISE, Ariz. (KPNX) — A 25-year-old Arizona was arrested on child porn charges after he admitted to possessing child sexual abuse material in the form of photos and videos, according to documents filed in the Maricopa County Superior Court.  Samuel Angel Salgado, Jr., of Surprise faces 10 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The social media platform Tumblr reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in April 2018 that a user uploaded an imag
  
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• Officer-involved shooting reported at Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix

  23-12-2019 19:55
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) — Phoenix police officers are on scene of an officer-involved shooting at Desert Sky Mall near 75th Avenue and Thomas Road, the department confirmed. Police say no officers have been injured and a male suspect is down. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time. This is a developing story and we will update with new information as it becomes available. 
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• Preventing Christmas tree fires during the holidays

  23-12-2019 19:30
  
  TUCSON - Christmas is right around the corner and firefighters want to make sure you know how to properly care for your tree to prevent a fire.Real
  Christmas trees really make it feel like the holidays, but they can be
  incredibly dangerous this time of year if you’re not careful.“Make sure
  when you water the tree you water it almost to the top about three quarters of
  the way full,” said Battalion Chief John Walka with Rural Metro Fire.Watering
  your tree is the first simple step
  
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• Scam Alert: Pima County residents targeted by jury duty scam

  23-12-2019 19:21
  
  TUCSON - A scam warning has been issued by the Arizona Superior Court Monday morning after they received several reports of jury service scams in the area.According to court officials, in the scam, the scammer would call Pima County residents, claiming they are a representative of the court or a law enforcement officer. The scammer would then say the resident missed jury duty and a monetary fine has been issued as penality.The caller would then tell residents to pay the fine with a gift card or
  
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• Police: Iowa woman said she ran over teen because ‘she was Mexican’

  23-12-2019 18:56
  
  CLIVE, Iowa (AP) - A Des Moines woman was charged with attempted murder after she told police that she intentionally ran over a 14-year-old girl because she believed the teenager was Mexican, authorities said Friday.Natalia Miranda suffered a concussion and severe bruising in the attack but is expected to make a full recovery.Clive Police Chief Mike Venema said Friday during a news conference that Nicole Marie Poole Franklin, 42, admitted to steering her SUV onto a sidewalk on Dec. 9 in the subu
  
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• Adoptable Pets: Rayson Needs a Home

  23-12-2019 18:25
  
  “Hi friends! I’m a playful boy 1-year-old boy named Rayson.…
  
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• Travelers on way home for holidays

  23-12-2019 18:07
  
  This weekend is predicted to be a busy weekend for those traveling during the holidays.
  While there were some delayed flights, some holiday travelers departing from Tucson did not have to wait in too long of lines."You know, it's beautiful and I was surprised it wasn't more busy," Calvin Montgomery said.That was another story for some people traveling in other states."We live like maybe 20 to 30 minutes away from LA and my dad still isn't home yet," Emma Rose Quintanor said. " I got here before
  
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• Emails: Effort to withhold aid began 90 minutes after call with Ukraine president

  23-12-2019 18:01
  
  (NBC News) Newly released emails show former White House budget official Michael Duffey told the Pentagon to withhold military aid from Ukraine on July 25th, within an hour-and-a-half of the controversial phone call during which President Trump asked Ukraine's president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden.     Democrats say the revelation is further proof that Duffey and several other White House officials should testify in the upcoming Senate trial of President Trump."
  
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• Six killed, 13 injured in apartment fire in Las Vegas

  23-12-2019 17:37
  
  (NBC News)  Six people are dead and 13 injured after what's being called the deadliest fire ever to happen within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada. Flames swept through the Alpine Motel Apartments early Saturday morning.Police and fire fighters used ladders to pluck victims from windows, while others faced the frightening decision to jump from their second and third floor apartments to escape the fire.More than 30 people were left homeless.People who survived say they didn’t
  
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• New Mexico man sought in theft of gas well equipment

  23-12-2019 17:28
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Authorities are seeking a New Mexico man charged with stealing equipment from a natural gas well site.The Farmington Daily Times reports authorities are seeking James Jolly for stealing a stainless-steel chemical injection tank worth about $9,500 from a natural gas well site in the Four Corners region. The 36-year-old is also facing charges for failing to return an Apple MacBook Air laptop computer to the Farmington Municipal School District from a student who disen
  
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• France says it has carried out its first armed drone strike, killing seven Islamic extremists in Mali

  23-12-2019 17:19
  
  DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — France says it has carried out its first armed drone strike, killing seven Islamic extremists in Mali.
  The post France says it has carried out its first armed drone strike, killing seven Islamic extremists in Mali appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Man killed in single-vehicle crash in midtown

  23-12-2019 17:17
  
  TUCSON - The victim of Saturday's fatal vehicle collision was identified by Tucson Police Department early Monday morning.According to TPD, 46-year-old Jesus Francisco Limon was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash that occurred near Speedway Boulevard and the Interstate 10 Frontage Road at around 1:45 a.m. Saturday.After further investigation, TPD determined that Limon lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a traffic signal pole.
  
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• Orders for durable goods decline 2% in November

  23-12-2019 14:34
  
  Orders for durable goods decline 2% in November.
  The post Orders for durable goods decline 2% in November appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Christmas Eve: Valley rain and Mountain snow!

  23-12-2019 13:19
  
  TUCSON - Most of the day today will be dry, warm and breezy with highs in the low 70s. Rain will begin to spread from west to east this evening!Today: Mostly cloudy, dry and breezy . High: 70°Tonight: Isolated to scattered showers (30%)! Low: 49°Tomorrow: Widespread valley rain and high elevation snow (90%)! High: 59°A storm system will impact us especially on Christmas Eve with valley rain and mountain snow moving in as early as tonight! Widespread rain for valley loc
  
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• Algerian state media says the country’s powerful military chief Gen. Ahmed Gaid Salah has died

  23-12-2019 10:56
  
  ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian state media says the country’s powerful military chief Gen. Ahmed Gaid Salah has died.
  The post Algerian state media says the country’s powerful military chief Gen. Ahmed Gaid Salah has died appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Saudi state TV says the kingdom has handed down five death sentences for columnist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing

  23-12-2019 10:52
  
  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi state TV says the kingdom has handed down five death sentences for columnist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.
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• Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 2:19AM MST until December 25 at 1:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  23-12-2019 10:19
  
  * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10inches above 7000 feet with locally higher amounts possibleabove 8500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph with brieflocalized areas of blowing snow possible.* WHERE…White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties,Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and Catalina and RinconMountains.* WHEN…From 8 AM Tuesday to 1 AM MST Wednesday.* IMPACTS…Plan on hazardous road conditions, with some roadclosures possible.Slow down
  
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• Things to Do, Monday, Dec.23

  23-12-2019 09:00
  
  Flandrau Holiday Shows. We’ll be honest: A visit to the planetarium pretty much always feels like a holiday spectacular. What’s more festive and twinkly than the night sky?…
  
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• UA women hoops sets program record as winning streak extends to 17 games

  23-12-2019 06:11
  
  TUCSON - Coach Adia Barnes and the Arizona women's basketball team extended their record-setting winning streak to 17 as the Cats knocked off UCSB. Here's highlights & post game interviews from our sportscast:The post UA women hoops sets program record as winning streak extends to 17 games appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Fire officials say a blaze at a warehouse in India’s capital has killed 9 people and left at least 3 injured

  23-12-2019 03:44
  
  Fire officials say a blaze at a warehouse in India’s capital has killed 9 people and left at least 3 injured.
  The post Fire officials say a blaze at a warehouse in India’s capital has killed 9 people and left at least 3 injured appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Fatal crash closes Ajo Way from Country Club to I-10

  23-12-2019 01:54
  
  Tucson Police are currently investigating a fatal crash at Ajo and Forgeus.Ajo way is closed from Country Club to I-10 and police are suggesting you use an alternate route.
  TRAFFIC ALERT
  East & westbound Ajo Way is currently shut down from Country Club to I-10.Officers & Detectives are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at Ajo & Forgeus involving a pedestrian & passenger car. Please use an alternate route if traveling in the area. pic.twitter.com/wiuVIAeDBe— Serg
  
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• AJO WAY FROM COUNTRY CLUB TO I-10 CLOSED DUE TO FATAL CRASH

  23-12-2019 01:54
  
  Tucson Police are currently investigating a fatal crash at Ajo and Forgeus.Ajo way is closed from Country Club to I-10 and police are suggesting you use an alternate route.
  TRAFFIC ALERT
  East & westbound Ajo Way is currently shut down from Country Club to I-10.Officers & Detectives are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at Ajo & Forgeus involving a pedestrian & passenger car. Please use an alternate route if traveling in the area. pic.twitter.com/wiuVIAeDBe— Serg
  
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• In-game anti-racism warnings as Rüdiger faces abuse at Spurs

  23-12-2019 00:54
  
  LONDON (AP) — Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger demanded swift punishments for Tottenham fans who aimed monkey noises at him on Sunday during a London derby where the stadium announcer issued three warnings for the racism to stop in an unprecedented move for the Premier League.“It’s just such a shame that racism still exists in 2019,” Rüdiger tweeted. “When will this nonsense stop?”The latest high-profile incident of racism at an English stadium led t
  
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• Senators want to make it easier for asylum seekers to work

  23-12-2019 00:12
  
  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Senators from Maine and Arizona want to make it easier for asylum seekers to get jobs shortly after entering the country.Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said their proposal would shorten the waiting period before the asylum seekers are allowed to file for work authorizations. The proposal would allow them to file work authorizations 30 days after applying for asylum.Current law states that asylum seekers cannot wor
  
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• Cloudy skies will lead to rain on Christmas Eve

  23-12-2019 00:01
  
  TUCSON - Cloudy conditions have moved in and rain will moving into Southern Arizona early on Christmas Eve.These warm temperatures that we have been enjoying will last through Monday.A cold front will spoil those temperatures during the day on Tuesday and light rain is expected to head into the area starting early.No severe weather or heavy rain is expected, but consistent rainfall will interfere with holiday travel.
  High temperatures will fall into the upper 50's Christmas Eve in Tucson and int
  
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