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"Pickles" was found tied in a pillowcase in an empty lot. Here's the proper way to deal with an unwanted pet.

The mobile market will be at the former Food City location March 8 and March 22.
One teen and three adults were arresting in connection with the death, after they tried to cover up the accidental shooting, police said.
John Harkness is accused of shooting and killing Scottsdale Man Scott Harkness as Harkness walked home from a bar on Feb. 6.
The rally's organizers hope to share the message of "love and peace forever" on Sunday in Tucson, as Russia continues its attack on Ukraine.
The elementary school district in Phoenix is looking for governing board candidates to fill an unexpired term.
There's still time to drop off your ballot, even though the city's suggested deadline to mail it has passed.
There are seven candidates running for three open seats on the Tempe City Council.
The shooting at McDonald's in Laveen happened Wednesday morning.
One man is accused of shooting at officers during the chase. Police believe one person who was in the vehicle escaped apprehension.
The car they were in hit an electrical pole and then a block wall, according to police.
The board has conducted virtual meetings for more than a year now. The county is also set to soon drop mask requirements in its buildings.
The base, to employ up to 180 pilots and 275 flight attendants in its first year, is set to open in November.
The program is for children who are 3 or 4 years old and live in Tempe or nearby. Tuition assistance is available but spots are limited.
Highs were forecast above normal midweek in Tucson and were expected to drop to normal or below by the weekend.
Highs were forecast above normal midweek in the Valley and were expected to drop to normal or below by the weekend.
Constance Hargrove comes to Pima County from Virginia. She's worked in elections management for more than 20 years, according to the county.
IHOP is inviting locals to eat free pancakes and donate to Phoenix Children's Hospital on Tuesday, March 1.
The CDC changed its face mask guidance on Friday, but unlike many other counties in Arizona, Pima County is still at a high risk level.
The CDC changed its face mask guidance on Friday, and now Maricopa County is in a medium risk level for the spread of COVID-19.