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Woman sleeping in trash bin dumped into garbage truck

Phil Benson — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:00 EDT

The truck driver made 10 stops Wednesday morning before realizing the woman's plight, the Globe Police Department said.

Serial killer Dale Hausner found dead in his prison cell

Phil Benson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:28:00 EDT

Hausner, 40, died early Wednesday afternoon of unknown causes at the Eyman state prison in Florence, the prison said.

Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes religious property tax bill

Phil Benson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:58:00 EDT

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have expanded property tax exemptions for religious organizations, while also signing another bill that blocks unemployment benefits for church workers.

Police ID worker killed in Mesa construction accident

Steve Stout — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:17:00 EDT

Mesa police have identified a construction worker killed and another injured Wednesday morning when portions of a bridge under construction in Mesa collapsed.

Flames devour historic Marble Canyon Lodge

Phil Benson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:41:00 EDT

The Marble Canyon Lodge was built in 1926 about 125 miles north of Flagstaff near the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry.

James Gandolfini, 'Sopranos' actor, dead at 51

Tom Ensey — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:50:00 EDT

Actor James Gandolfini, who famously played Tony Soprano, has died in Italy of an apparent heart attack.

Troubled Valley day care had 47 citations on last inspection

Jason Barry — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:55:00 EDT

Another parent has come forward, accusing a teacher at a Valley day care center of questionable conduct.

Valley day care center under scrutiny

Jason Barry — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:17:00 EDT

State officials are investigating allegations of misconduct at a West Valley day care center.

Doce Fire commander: 'We're holding our own'

Steve Stout — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:12:00 EDT

A community meeting to address the Doce Fire is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Prescott High School auditorium.

Gun threat clears out Arizona Mills Theatre

Phil Benson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:36:00 EDT

A caller told 911 that someone pointed a gun at theater-goers while they were watching the new 'Superman' movie.

Doce Fire explodes into first major wildfire of season

Phil Benson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:59:00 EDT

A fire spokeswoman said 512 people were already fighting the wildfire and more crews were being called in "from all over" to help battle the first major wildfire of the summer.

Halfway Fire burning 5 miles east of Tusayan

Phil Benson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:15:00 EDT

Kaibab National Forest officials say the fire began Wednesday afternoon and its cause is under investigation.

Co-founder of Minutemen nabbed on molestation charges

Phil Benson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:23:00 EDT

Christopher Simcox was arrested on suspicion of having sexual contact with three girls under the age of 10, Phoenix police said.

Missing Tempe teen called cab before she disappeared

Allyson Blair — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:00 EDT

Cell phone records show the young woman who vanished just blocks away from her Tempe apartment over the weekend made a phone call before she disappeared.

Summer camp shuts down unexpectedly; Parents unsure if they'll get money back

Charles Gazaway — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:02:00 EDT

Barely into the start of summer and the day camp for nearly 200 kids is shutting down. It's unclear if their parents will get their money back.

Recall: Beef products possibly have E. coli contamination

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:14:00 EDT

National Beef Packing Company - a Liberal, KS, establishment - is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Two water related deaths in 24 hours on Blue River

Katie Bauer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:27:00 EDT

Two people drown in the same water and it happened in less than 24 hours. The first happened Tuesday night, the second Wednesday afternoon, both in the Blue River in Harrison County.

MetroSafe: Motorcycle involved in accident on Billtown Road

Sarah Eisenmenger — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:31:00 EDT

According to MetroSafe, the crash happened at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday on Billtown Road at the Gene Snyder ramp.

17 year old found dead in CVS parking lot

Samantha Perpignand — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:50:00 EDT

An Alabama teenager was found dead in the backseat of an SUV in a CVS parking lot in Columbus.

Cadillac pushes truck into Chinese restaurant

Sarah Eisenmenger — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:41:00 EDT

Police are searching for a man they said caused a truck to wreck into a Chinese restaurant.

Woman killed in motorcycle accident identified

Charles Gazaway — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:00 EDT

The crash happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday at Bluegrass Avenue and Taylor Boulevard when a car making a left turn struck a motorcycle.

Vehicle hits Bullitt County Rite Aid

Sarah Eisenmenger — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:15:00 EDT

No injuries were reported, but the store closed so inspectors could check out the damage.

Class picture leaves mother heartbroken

Laurel Mallory — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:29:00 EDT

A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.

Constable who shot suspected shoplifter linked to security business

Maira Ansari — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:12:00 EDT

The Commonwealth Attorney's Office is looking into a Louisville business linked to a former Jefferson County Constable.