TUESDAY: 7 stories to watch in Arizona 2/19/13
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Posted: 02/18/2013
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Tuesday, February 19.
JODI ARIAS TRIAL
Jodi Arias, accused of murdering her former boyfriend, will return to the witness stand Tuesday after a few days off. Testimony likely will cover the day of the murder. 10:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
SUN CITY MURDER PLEA?
George Sanders, facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the so-called "mercy killing" of his wife, is scheduled to be in court for a possible change of plea. The County Attorney's Office had indicated this case would likely end in a plea agreement rather than going to trial. 9:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
AIRPORT VOYEUR ARRAIGNMENT
Bruce Kludt, accused of secretly video recording women in an airport employee bathroom, is scheduled to be arraigned. 8:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
SCHOOL SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne and a group of Arizona educators will make an announcement about firearms and school safety. 10 a.m., Arizona Attorney General's Office, Phoenix.
JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT
Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Commerce Authority will announce an international company locating its U.S. headquarters in Arizona, bringing hundreds of jobs. 11 a.m., Arizona Commerce Authority, Phoenix.
NAPOLITANO BORDER TOUR
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will visit border security operations in Nogales. Specific details of the trip have not yet been released.
MCCAIN TOWN HALL
U.S. Senator John McCain will hold a series of town hall meetings in Arizona on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday 3 p.m., Navajo Room, Sun Lakes Country Club, Sun Lakes.
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