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Judge denies Arizona Dems claim to list of rejected ballots
Oct. 21, 2020 7:52 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge in Arizona on Wednesday dismissed a claim filed by the Arizona Democratic Party against Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes, also a Democrat, that sought records for people whose mail ballots were rejected before Election Day. The Democrats wanted access to the information so...
Phoenix Police: Officers fatally shoot 2 brothers at home
Oct. 21, 2020 7:47 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police fatally shot two adult brothers after one of the men pointed a rifle at his sibling and officers during an encounter in a home’s backyard, authorities said Wednesday. The men have been identified as 44-year-old Emmett Cocreham and 43-year-old George Cocreham. Police...
Honda, Arizona reach $5 million settlement over air bags
Oct. 21, 2020 5:29 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Honda has agreed to a $5 million settlement with Arizona over allegations that it failed to disclose defects in air bags that led to two deaths there, the state's top attorney said Wednesday. Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced the settlement over the faulty airbag systems manufactured...
Arizona history Oct. 25-31
Oct. 21, 2020 1:01 PM EDT
Sunday, Oct. 25 On this date in 1848, the First Dragoons reached Tucson en route to California. On this date in 1871, Sylvester Mowry, owner of the Mowry Mine in Patagonia and one of Arizona’s earliest and most enthusiastic boosters, died. On this date in 1923, a group of New Yorkers, inspired by Harold...
Arizona counties can start counting early ballots now
Oct. 20, 2020 4:38 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona counties can now start tabulating early and verified ballots in a year that’s already producing massive turnout. Arizona law allows counties to start counting ballots two weeks before the election. Early results won't be reported until after polls close on Election Day, Nov....
Arizona sees 2nd day of more than 740 virus cases, 3 deaths
Oct. 19, 2020 8:18 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona has seen more than 740 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three deaths for a second consecutive day. State health officials on Monday reported 748 positive cases, nearly mirroring the figures of 742 new cases and three deaths from a day earlier. Officials with the Arizona Department...
Phoenix police arrest 18-year-old man after a fatal shooting
Oct. 19, 2020 5:54 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in northwest Phoenix, police said Monday. They said Miguel Ogo was booked into a Maricopa County jail on suspicion of manslaughter and was being held on $500,000 bond. Court documents show Ogo told police that he and...
1-year-old boy dies after shooting in Arizona; gunman sought
Oct. 19, 2020 1:26 PM EDT
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb have not yet found the person who opened fire on crowd gathered near food trucks, killing a 1-year-old boy and wounding several others. Mesa police confirmed the child died at a hospital Sunday, two days after the shooting. Police spokesman Nikolas Rasheta...
Phoenix traffic stop leads to drug bust; Nearly $2.5M seized
Oct. 19, 2020 12:04 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers have seized nearly $2.5 million worth of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine following a traffic stop in Phoenix, authorities said. A DPS officer pulled over the vehicle carrying the drugs for a traffic violation . Authorities said the 464...
Police search for suspect who shot, wounded 7 in Arizona
Oct. 18, 2020 1:37 PM EDT
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Police in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa are asking for the public’s help in identifying a drive-by shooter who opened fire on a food truck seating area and wounded seven people including three young children. They said an unidentified person in an SUV stopped in the roadway and shot...
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