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- Flashes - December 31, 1998
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Losing Patients -
December 24, 1998
Legislators want closer scrutiny of BOMEX, but the medical board will seek more secrecy -
Tweaking the Truth -
December 17, 1998
Sheriff's office reluctantly turns over drug report on dead inmate - Flashes - December 17, 1998
- Flashes - December 10, 1998
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Fed Up -
December 10, 1998
The Justice Department investigates the county sheriff's officeagain -
Balancing Act -
December 10, 1998
Western governors conference weighs pros and cons of environmental policy - Flashes - December 3, 1998
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America's Toughest Suspects -
December 3, 1998
Is Sheriff Joe's pink underwear in Bureau's drawer? -
Weight to Be Seated -
November 26, 1998
Dispute over dining coupon feeds obesity discrimination claim against The Vine - Flashes - November 19, 1998
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If At First You Don't Succeed . . . -
November 12, 1998
Jailed Scottsdale interior design store owner allegedly is still after his girlfriend's husband - Flashes - November 12, 1998
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Take Me Out to the Courtroom -
November 12, 1998
Bank One Ballpark contractors cry foul, prepare $34 million lawsuit -
Poetic Justice -
November 12, 1998
The federal judges Fife Symington once decried as "philosopher kings" will now decide whether he goes to jail -
Cop Time -
November 12, 1998
Department of Public Safety officers will receive back pay for forced time off - Flashes - November 5, 1998
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Arroz con Polling Place -
November 5, 1998
Mexicans living in the U.S. may no longer have to go home to vote in Mexico's elections -
How Grand Was My Canyon -
November 5, 1998
Glendale scribe dishes the dirt on world's biggest hole - Flashes - October 29, 1998
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This Just In -
October 22, 1998
What's up with BOMEX? - Flashes - October 22, 1998
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Under Fire -
October 22, 1998
Longtime director of state's veterans' agency suddenly retires -
Crusty Crackdown -
October 22, 1998
Tempe City Council primed to pass new "sidewalk squatting" law -
The Dead-and-Gone Salon -
October 22, 1998
At a new cosmetology service for the deceased, the clients are always late -
A Call to Arms -
October 15, 1998
Attorney goes to war over state agency's shoddy treatment of veterans - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch - October 15, 1998
- Flashes - October 15, 1998
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The Quad Squad -
October 8, 1998
Mother of infants arrested on abuse charges; Avondale police conspicuously absent from news conference -
Trouble in the Kingdom of God -
October 8, 1998
Rebel polygamists in Colorado City win a crucial court victory - Flashes - October 1, 1998
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Dead Man Balking -
October 1, 1998
Death row inmate wants to finish a 100-year robbery sentence before he's executed -
Long Ride -
September 24, 1998
Humvee limo can enhance lifestyles of the rich and martial -
The Doctor Is In; the Verdict Is Out -
September 24, 1998
Will a Gilbert physician lose his license to practice for threatening his wife? -
Premature Articulation -
September 17, 1998
Sheriff spokeswoman spoke too soon -
Power Struggle -
September 17, 1998
Top state officials clash over Salt River Project - Flashes - September 17, 1998
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Rx for BOMEX: Toughen Up -
September 17, 1998
A new audit proposes changes at state medical board -
Sheriff's Cover-up? -
September 10, 1998
Lawyer for dead inmate's kin accuses county of "intentional destruction" of key evidence -
Savings Bondage -
September 10, 1998
A Baptist Foundation of Arizona investor gets her savings back--with a little help from a lawyer - Steve Watkinson - September 10, 1998
- Another Payoff - September 10, 1998
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Crime Reporter's Notebook -
September 10, 1998
Another page closes on the 20-year-old unsolved murder of Bob Crane -
Mind Your JPs and Qs -
September 3, 1998
Six-figure campaigns, questionable addresses and church politics cloud justice court races - Flashes - September 3, 1998
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Talking Trash -
August 27, 1998
Industry group's "Environmental Summit" puts pollution in perspective--its own - Flashes - August 27, 1998
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Paying the Price -
August 27, 1998
The sheriff's not talking, but records reveal that taxpayers are spending big bucks to defend controversial jail operations -
Death of Venison -
August 20, 1998
A lovable elk, Channel 12's Jineane Ford and the untimely death of the town mascot that shook a community -
Friend of the Court? -
August 13, 1998
Assistant AG Shawn Friend works for the state--and the deadbeat dad it's after - Flashes - August 6, 1998
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"I Was Sick . . . and Ye Visited Me Not" -
August 6, 1998
Woman needs her savings to pay medical bills; Baptist Foundation won't return her investment -
What a Tangled Web Site They Weave -
July 30, 1998
Are Arizona candidates out to deceive? -
Blame Out -
July 30, 1998
Boys Ranch nurse says she's not responsible for teen's death from infection - Flashes - July 30, 1998
- Flashes - July 23, 1998
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Medical Probe -
July 16, 1998
Nurse and doctor investigated in teen's death -
TB or Not TB? -
July 16, 1998
That's a question Phoenix Fire Department officials are asking as firefighters continue to test positive for tuberculosis - Flashes - July 16, 1998
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Distaste for Their Own Medicine -
July 9, 1998
Medical board officials fall short when disciplining themselves -
Shield of Dreams -
July 9, 1998
Memo to Romley from Arpaio: You don't need no stinkin' badges! -
Dear John -
July 2, 1998
Breaking up is hard to do, but it looks as though some national reporters have stopped kissing up to John McCain -
Museum Restoration -
July 2, 1998
Beleaguered ASU museum chief cleared by university - Flashes - July 2, 1998
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The Dark Side of the Rainbow -
July 2, 1998
"Peace loving" clan turns to water theft and threats as the Gathering grows - Flashes - June 25, 1998
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Detourist Trap -
June 25, 1998
The same signs that were supposed to protect the neighborhood from outside traffic mostly just trap the neighborhood residents -
Staff Infection -
June 25, 1998
New leadership at state medical board prompts resignations - Flashes - June 18, 1998
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My Eddie Bauer Ford Explorer, the Car -
June 18, 1998
County Attorney Rick Romley uses RICO funds to buy a trendy new ride -
Down the Drain -
June 18, 1998
Judge flushes allegations that water was tainted by Motorola -
Talking the Walk -
June 18, 1998
Some local groups are unhappy over the AIDS fund raiser - Flashes - June 11, 1998
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Mom and Pop Go to Washington -
June 11, 1998
Local shopkeepers stung in Mini Thins case get help from national Arab-American leaders -
Playing the Race Cardinal -
June 11, 1998
New claims in lawsuit label Patrick Bidwill a racist -
Caged Hit -
June 11, 1998
Inmate's family files claim against state for gang-related murder -
Outta the Park -
June 11, 1998
Beleaguered Colangelo faces an additional $35 million in stadium costs -
Butt Out -
June 4, 1998
Campaign reform head, tobacco lobbyist at odds over alleged contribution - Flashes - June 4, 1998
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Butch Harrod and the Tovrea Kid -
June 4, 1998
Heiress's hit man keeps mum about plot that landed him on death row -
Smoke and Beers -
June 4, 1998
Senator John McCain may have turned his back on tobacco, but alcohol still gets a free ride -
Clearing the Air -
May 28, 1998
The county attorney concludes the Sumitomo Sitix plant is not a public health threat, but a neighborhood effort against the plant continues -
Rainbow Warriors -
May 28, 1998
Government gears up for an onslaught of Flower Children - Flashes - May 21, 1998
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Newspaper Chase -
May 21, 1998
Fired Republic finance chief claims his concern over alleged sweetheart deals did him in -
Jailhouse Shock -
May 21, 1998
Investigation into "reprehensible" sexual misconduct at state corrections facility leads to a guard's dismissal -
Deborah Ham's Unfinished Business -
May 21, 1998
The battle against a mine loses its leader -
Espresso Yourself -
May 21, 1998
The best essay--and 10 bucks--wins this Glendale coffee house -
Waiting for McCain -
May 14, 1998
Is the nation's leading proponent of campaign-finance reform turning his back on a homegrown effort? - Flashes - May 14, 1998
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Cowboys and Indians -
May 14, 1998
Scottsdale PD officers charge onto the reservation, spark grand jury investigation -
Junior College Confidential -
May 7, 1998
"Ludicrous" expose brings charges of yellow journalism against retired Scottsdale media professor -
Heading Off a Rumor -
May 7, 1998
Juicy gossip about a lesbian tryst leads to a slander suit involving members and employees of Paradise Valley Country Club - New Times Writers Decorated - May 7, 1998
- Flashes - April 30, 1998
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Bocce Bawl -
April 30, 1998
Would-be member bowled over by Arizona American-Italian Club's "antiquated" women's auxiliary -
Down for the County -
April 23, 1998
County clerk fired over personal phone calls while co-worker who sexually harassed her keeps his job -
Shirt Happens -
April 23, 1998
Budding urban-wear mogul takes Phoenix's MosDef label to the streets - Flashes - April 23, 1998
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License to Steal -
April 23, 1998
Arizona car owners register concern over online MVD snafu that posted their credit-card numbers on the Internet - Flashes - April 16, 1998
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All Abort! -
April 16, 1998
Pro-life group battles city on bus ads -
BOB Doesn't Get With This Program -
April 16, 1998
Stadium gives indie baseball mag publisher the boot -
Fiddling With the Roof -
April 9, 1998
Problems continue to plague the big top at Bank One Ballpark - Flashes - April 9, 1998
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The Law's Man -
April 9, 1998
Ex-prosecutor cleared in quirky grand jury secrecy case -
City As Savior? -
April 9, 1998
Catholic-run retirement community may find salvation at City Hall -
Undie-Gate -
April 2, 1998
Public shouldn't see Posse Foundation records, judge rules -
Logan's Shun -
April 2, 1998
Attacker gets probation, counseling in assault case - Flashes - March 26, 1998
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Death Wish -
March 26, 1998
County prosecutors seeking capital punishment for Tovrea killer -
Snow Clouds Over the San Francisco Peaks -
March 19, 1998
Like some weather cycle, the battle between skiers and Native American religion returns to Arizona Snowbowl -
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch -
March 19, 1998
Family says teen was disoriented and suicidal three days before death at Boys Ranch - Flashes - March 19, 1998
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Sandra-Prowling -
March 12, 1998
County schools chief is target of an AG's investigation and a recall effort - Flashes - March 12, 1998
- Flashes - March 5, 1998
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Jailhouse Blues -
March 5, 1998
State prison guard investigated for sexual misconduct -
Colonel Sandra? -
March 5, 1998
Maricopa County schools chief's foes hope to wing Sandy Dowling's latest power play - Flashes - February 26, 1998
- Flashes - February 19, 1998
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System Failure -
February 19, 1998
Two years later, Maricopa County's computerized inspection effort is still struggling to get online - Flashes - February 12, 1998
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Symington Gets Slammer -
February 5, 1998
Cheers and jeers greet news of ex-governor's prison stint - Flashes - January 29, 1998
- Flashes - January 22, 1998
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Reservation Politics -
January 15, 1998
Recall effort aims to oust Gila River tribal leader - Winner Takes All - January 15, 1998
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Hog-Tied by the Truth -
January 15, 1998
For the second time, a federal investigator has found appalling conditions in the county jails - Flashes - January 8, 1998
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Gross Out -
January 1, 1998
Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners - Flashes - January 1, 1998
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