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Richardson, Stoudemire, Nash Lead Suns Over Kings
PHOENIX (AP) — Are the Phoenix Suns, the NBA’s highest-scoring team, suddenly becoming a tough defensive team?
If the last two games are any indication, they are headed in the right direction.
Jason Richardson scored 26 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Steve Nash had 17 assists, leading the Suns to a 104-88 [...]
Dust Storm Leaves 3 Dead South of Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) — A sudden dust storm Tuesday spawned a series of collisions involving as many as 20 vehicles on Interstate 10 south of Phoenix, leaving at least three people dead.
Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said other casualties were airlifted to Phoenix hospitals with severe burns and other traumatic injuries.
A second series of accidents [...]
Thanksgiving Travel Gas Prices
PHOENIX (AP) — Triple-A-Arizona reports that gas prices on Thanksgiving Day in Arizona are averaging about $2.61 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
Flagstaff drivers are paying the most for a gallon of fuel with average prices at $2.75 for regular.
Tucson drivers have it pretty good paying an average of $2.46 a gallon.
Greeting this weeks Thanksgiving [...]
Prison Riot in Phoenix
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — A corrections official says a fight broke out among more than 100 inmates at the Lewis prison complex west of Phoenix on Wednesday, injuring three inmates and a corrections officer and putting the prison on lockdown.
Arizona Department of Corrections spokesman Barrett Marson says the officer has bumps and bruises, and one [...]
Special Budget Session Delayed
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Senate has delayed a special session focused on the state’s budget troubles that was set to resume on Monday morning.
The Senate put off its floor session as Republicans met with Democrats to try to win votes for two bills reducing spending for K-12 schools and social services provided by [...]
ADOT Opens New Stretch of I-17 in North Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened new northbound lanes on Interstate 17 north of Phoenix just in time for next week’s Thanksgiving travel crush.
The two new northbound lanes between Jomax Road and the Carefree Highway include a carpool lane.
ADOT said the roadway opening is the latest milestone for a $142 million [...]
Pair Stole Up To 1k Bags at Sky Harbor
PHOENIX (AP) – By: Amanda Lee Myers – Two people suspected of stealing up to 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix’s airport have been arrested by police who found heaps of the stolen bags strewn throughout their home.
There were so many suitcases that Phoenix police could only give a rough estimate [...]
Swine Flu Vaccine Scarce in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona has been shipped less than half the swine flu vaccine it expected so far.
Physicians, families and public-health managers are becoming increasingly frustrated by their inability to get the shots to the people who need them most.
The Arizona Department of Health Services said in September it expected 800,000 to 1 million doses [...]
Clinics to Begin Giving Swine Flu Shots Saturday
PHOENIX (AP) – The people most at risk with coming down with swine flu will be first in line beginning Saturday at clinics across Maricopa County.
The county health department said more than 39,700 doses of H1N1 vaccine will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bashas’ supermarkets said Friday the H1N1 vaccines will be available from [...]
