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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 2h

Air traffic controllers work without pay during government shutdown, raising safety concerns as holiday travel season approaches. https://www.abc15.com/life/travel/unpaid-air-traffic-controllers-face-mounting-stress-as-holiday-travel-nears

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 6h

The bond measure, called Proposition 409, would benefit Valleywise’s inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral health services, if passed by voters in November.

Maricopa County ballots go out Wednesday, what’s on Proposition 409?

As Maricopa County ballots are mailed out on Wednesday, voters will soon decide on the future of a large behavioral and emergency health system upgrade that could increase property taxes.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 17h

“It’s very personal... This is our job.” During Tuesday's practice, Mercury forward Satou Sabally weighed in on the current CBA negotiations as well as the WNBA Commissioner's response to Minnesota Lynx player Napheesa Collier. Sabally’s full comments: https://tinyurl.com/5n8svn7n

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 19h

JUST IN: Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has been fined $100k for his sideline altercation with Emari Demercado in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

Report: Cardinals fine Jonathan Gannon for sideline altercation with Emari Demercado

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has been fined $100,000 by the team for his altercation with running back Emari Demercado during Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 20h

It’s been two years since thousands of Hamas-led militants poured into southern Israel after a surprise barrage of rockets. https://www.abc15.com/news/national/israelis-and-palestinians-mark-2-years-of-war

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

Alongside hot food, the truck unfolds into what looks like a pop-up retail shop stocked with shoes, shirts, pants, and jackets. All of the items are free, no questions asked!

WATCH: La Mesa Ministries provides food, clothing and hope to community members in need

Alongside hot food, the truck unfolds into what looks like a pop-up retail shop stocked with shoes, shirts, pants, and jackets. All of the items are free, no questions asked.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

Ground was broken Monday afternoon on Amkor's new semiconductor packaging plant in Peoria, which is expected to bring many jobs to the West Valley.

WATCH: Groundbreaking held for state-of-the-art semiconductor chip packaging plant in Peoria

Technology company Amkor broke ground on Monday for a new state-of-the-art facility in North Peoria.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

"They're Arizona's, they're all of our kids, and if we don't watch out for them who will?"

Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer spoke with Fay Fredricks on the repeated failures seen at Arizona's Department of Child Safety, saying leaders should not rest until change is made.

Former Arizona governor demands action on child safety failures

More than 10 years after leaving office, former Governor Jan Brewer is expressing frustration with the current state of the Department of Child Safety, the agency she created to protect children.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

While sports wagering continues to grow in Arizona, sentiment towards its legalization seems to be waning.

WATCH: Arizona sports betting grows, but Americans are becoming skeptical

Since Arizona legalized sports betting, gamblers have made over $26 billion in wagers. Those bets have directly contributed to $140 million in revenues flowing to the state coffers.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

CHECK THESE OUT: October's full moon, the Harvest Moon, is tonight. It is also a super moon! Here are some of the photos we've received leading up to the full moon tonight. Thanks to Tammy and Kohinoor for sending in these photos!

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

JUST IN: A man and a girl are seriously hurt after they were hit by a car in central Phoenix this evening.

Two people, including a child, hurt after being hit by a car near 24th Street and Thomas Road

A man and a child are seriously hurt after they were reportedly hit by a car near 24th Street and Thomas Road on Monday evening.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

A Phoenix drag queen is facing charges as he is accused of meeting up with a 13-year-old for sex.

Phoenix drag queen arrested, accused of having sex with a minor

Phoenix Pride has removed a drag performer from their scheduled appearances at this year’s Phoenix Pride Festival, scheduled for October 18th and 19th.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

Today is the last day to register to vote in November's election!

Important dates to know ahead of November's all-mail jurisdictional election

We’re inching closer to November’s all-mail jurisdictional election, and there are a few key dates that voters should know.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 1d

#BREAKING: A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting and apartment fire in Tempe late last month.

Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting, apartment fire in Tempe

A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting and apartment fire in Tempe in late September.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 2d

Dollar Tree is the latest national retailer with plans to set up distribution operations in the West Valley after purchasing a 1.25 million square-foot industrial building in Glendale.

Dollar Tree purchases Glendale mega warehouse

Dollar Tree is the latest national retailer with plans to set up distribution operations in the West Valley after purchasing a 1.25 million square-foot industrial building in Glendale.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 2d

The parent company of the University of Phoenix has filed for an initial public offering, marking its return to the stock market after an eight-year hiatus.

University of Phoenix parent files for IPO, aims to raise $140M in stock market return

The parent company of the University of Phoenix has filed for an initial public offering, marking the organization's return to the stock market after an eight-year hiatus.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 2d

After receiving community feedback, the Kyrene School District has taken at least two schools off the list of buildings being recommended to close. District officials are reiterating, however, that no decisions are final at this point.

Kyrene Elementary School District revises closure plan after community feedback

The district originally planned to close or repurpose nine schools, but community feedback has prompted changes to both the list of affected schools and the timeline for implementation.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 2d

President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge temporarily blocked his administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, California's governor said Sunday.

California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

President Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge blocked his administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, California's governor says.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 2d

Buckeye police believe that because the man committed his alleged crimes by using social media, there may be more victims that have not yet come forward.

Buckeye PD looking for more victims after 20-year-old arrested for child sex crimes

The Buckeye Police Department is looking for more possible victims after a 20-year-old man was arrested for child sex crimes.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 2d

The work began in earnest in August, with the Trump Administration waiving environmental laws to expedite the construction.

Construction begins on 27 miles of border wall through wildlife corridor

Construction has begun on 27 miles of border wall along Arizona's southern border, through one of the last intact prairie grasslands in Arizona.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 3d

During a contentious public meeting that ended with Ed Zuercher being rehired to run Phoenix, he presented a misleading version of how he handled one of the biggest scandals in city history.

Did Phoenix’s next city manager give misleading answer about scandal?

During a contentious public meeting that ended with Ed Zuercher being rehired to run Phoenix, he presented a misleading version of how he handled one of the biggest scandals in city history.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 3d

ICYMI: U.S. Bank customers should expect to see new branches around the Valley in the future.

US Bank targets Phoenix for expansion, plans new branches

U.S. Bancorp is targeting Phoenix as one of its top growth markets and is rolling out a handful of new branches in the coming year to serve its Arizona client base.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 3d

It’s game day! 🏀
The Mercury will take on the Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Coverage begins at 11 on #ABC15.
Then, catch a special postgame show with live team coverage from Las Vegas.

#WNBA #PhoenixMercury #WNBAFinals

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 3d

Earlier today, Governor Katie Hobbs toured the Globe-Miami area after devastating flash floods one week ago. She pledged continued support for the area as they continue to rebuild.

Governor Hobbs surveys flood damage, promises continuing state support

One week after historic flooding devastated the Globe–Miami area, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs toured Gila County to see the damage firsthand and pledge state support for recovery efforts.

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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 3d

You can watch the Mercury take on the Aces for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on ABC15! Tipoff is at noon.

Mercury must correct mistakes from Game 1 if they want to even WNBA Finals series with Aces

The Phoenix Mercury led Game 1 of the WNBA Finals for more than two-thirds of the game, but couldn’t finish what they started in their 89-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

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