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Phoenix arts hero Robbie Pfeffer graces the ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage
Robbie Pfeffer, frontman of local band Playboy Manbaby and Copper Courier contributor, made a memorable appearance on “America’s Got Talent.”
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In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
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San Carlos Apache teenager’s death reverberates through Indigenous communities and beyond
Emily Pike’s tragic death is stirring heavy emotions and spotlighting a crisis that has long plagued Indigenous communities, where a disproportionate number of people have been killed or have gone missing.
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Rep. Ansari skips Trump inauguration in favor of annual MLK Day March in Phoenix
The freshman congresswoman said that, while she supports a peaceful transition of power, she would rather spend the day honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
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From bar to barre: Where we’re going this Dry January
About half of US adults consider taking a break from drinking after the holidays in what is known as Dry January. Here’s what you need to know.
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Gilbert woman’s Christmas toy fundraiser brings in over $18,000
Kendahl Lock of Gilbert raised over $18,000 and purchased over 1,200 gifts for Toys for Tots this year.
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NAU professor’s new video game transforms health education
“Health Quest,” a game by NAU professor Hayley Root and artist Kevin Clark, blends fitness education with immersive gaming.
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U of A researcher’s astounding discovery about human-canine companionship
An exciting University of Arizona-led study found that people may have formed close relationships with canines in the Americas 12,000 years ago.
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Arizona Senate candidate John McLean killed in a car crash a day after conceding
John McLean, a Democratic candidate for the Arizona state Senate, was killed when his vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver Friday morning, a day after he conceded the race to his GOP rival.
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Mars crater named after late NAU professor, Nadine Barlow
A Mars crater has been named after Nadine Barlow, honoring the late NAU professor’s pioneering contributions to planetary science.
