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Top Phoenix news: Fire chief says she has breast cancer; small plane crashes on city street; more

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Published on December 12, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Phoenix.

Phoenix Fire Department chief says she has breast cancer

After the surgery, Chief Kara Kalkbrenner said she intends to continue to lead the department.

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Phoenix elementary school teacher says he touched students' breasts 'hundreds of times'

Two of the girls who came forward with the allegations against Manuel Gavina reported the inappropriate touching to school officials before he was arrested.

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Group of Phoenix students take a flight to the 'North Pole'

The children were greeted by volunteers and snow at a Sky Harbor gate, which was decked out in Christmas decorations.

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Small plane crashes on Phoenix street on approach to airport

A two-engine plane with two people aboard crash-landed on a Phoenix street Wednesday while on final approach to a nearby airport after the pilot declared an emergency, authorities said.

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Phoenix, Maricopa County intend to keep welcoming refugees

Mayor Kate Gallego and leaders of Arizona's largest county Wednesday followed the governor's lead in affirming they will continue to welcome refugees fleeing violence and persecution who have been vetted by U.S. agencies for resettlement.

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