Who is Arizona death row prisoner Frank Atwood?; Once lost, this famous painting is back on display; This controversial bar is now closed
A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.
Frank Atwood is scheduled to be executed on June 8, 2022, for murdering 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson.
$100 million painting stolen from the University of Arizona is back on exhibit at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
After liquor license issues and community complaints, this Roosevelt Row bar with a rowdy reputation closed its doors. Here's what we know.
Today, you can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 109 degrees. Mostly clear at night, with a low near 83 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
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Today in history
On this date in 1874, the Apache chief Cochise died in his stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains.
In 1927, State Teacher’s College at Tempe, now Arizona State University, gave its first Bachelor of Education degrees to 13 graduates.
In 1928, the Navajo County sheriff raided the Holbrook City Hall and confiscated 65 gallons (246 litree) of bootleg whiskey in 13 kegs that were hidden under the floor boards.
In 1928, Arthur H. Elliott, who staked out a homestead in 1881 on what was to become the town site of Casa Grande and who became the editor and publisher of the first newspaper in Casa Grande, died.
In 1928, the city of Flagstaff dedicated it’s new airfield, Koch Field, with an aerial circus and banquet.
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