WEDNESDAY: 5 stories to watch in Arizona 2/20/13
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Posted: 02/19/2013
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 Wednesday, February 20.
WEATHER
There is a 100 percent chance of rain on Wednesday in the Valley, with up to a quarter-inch expected. The high temperature will be in the 50s, and the snow level will drop to 2,500 feet. There could be more than 12 inches of snow in Flagstaff with this storm.
JODI ARIAS TRIAL
Jodi Arias, accused of murdering her former boyfriend, will continue her testimony about the day of the homicide. 10:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
LOOP 202 AT GILA RIVER
The initiative to build the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway on the Gila River Indian Community south of Ahwatukee is scheduled to go before the Tribal Council on Wednesday.
MCCAIN TOWN HALL
U.S. Senator John McCain will hold a town hall meeting. 10 a.m., Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix.
GARAGIOLA RETIREMENT
Hall of Fame broadcaster Joe Garagiola will announce his retirement after 15 seasons as a Diamondbacks broadcast analyst and more than 55 years in the booth. 12:30 p.m., Salt River Fields, Scottsdale.
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