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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2022Studies led by UArizona virus expert link origin of COVID-19 pandemic to China market
A pair of studies led by a virus expert from the University of Arizona linked the likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic to live animals sold at a market in China.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2022Property management company rolls out new Phoenix HQ with bowling alley
A Phoenix property management company is welcoming employees back to the office with unique amenities, such as a bowling alley, at its new headquarters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022Man dies after being set on fire near Glendale bus stop earlier this month
A man set on fire outside a bus stop in Glendale earlier this month has died from his injuries, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022Police investigating after woman found dead on Phoenix hiking trail
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead on a Phoenix hiking trail Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022Gas line leak at Scottsdale apartment pool forces evacuations
A Scottsdale apartment complex and surrounding area were evacuated Tuesday morning after a gas line to a swimming pool heater malfunctioned.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022Overnight storms hammer parts of metro Phoenix, bring humid conditions
An overnight storm that swept from west to east across metro Phoenix dumped over 2 inches of rain in some places in an hour early Tuesday, and left behind humid conditions and standing water.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022Phoenix offers lower tuition, job opportunities through new community college programs
The city of Phoenix and Maricopa Community Colleges are partnering on a new program to prepare workers looking to enter high-demand industries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022MCSO to purchase DNA testing technology with $600K federal investment
A federal investment of $600,000 will help the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office purchase DNA testing technology that will speed up the return of results, officials said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022Seattle-based coffee chain Caffe Vita to open in former Easley’s Fun Shop building
A Seattle-based coffee chain is set to brew new life into a beloved downtown Phoenix building with the opening of its first Arizona shop this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2022Salt River Project accepting applications from Valley nonprofits for free solar system
Salt River Project is accepting applications from Valley nonprofits interested in receiving a free solar system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022Monsoon storms bring rain to parts of the Valley Monday night
Monsoon storms popped up around the Valley on Monday night, bringing rain to parts of metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 20222 big Valley lottery jackpots hit over weekend, including a near $1M win
It was a big weekend for a couple of Valley lottery players as two jackpots were hit, with one including a prize of nearly $1 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022Rock Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks to bring tour to Phoenix in October
Phoenix-born Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks announced Monday her latest tour will make a stop in the Valley in the fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022
Phoenix man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for string of bank robberies
A Phoenix man was sentenced to over three years in prison for a string of local bank robberies, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022Car crash in Peoria jump-starts police chase into mountain park
Peoria police arrested a driver who allegedly caused multiple collisions and fled into a regional park, where the suspect's vehicle caught fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022Fatal crash closes ramp at Interstates 10 and 17 in Phoenix during Monday morning rush
The southbound Interstate 17 ramp to westbound I-10 was shut down for several hours Monday morning after a fatal wreck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022Monday morning storms kick off week of possible Valley monsoon activity
It could be a busy week in the Valley for monsoon weather as storm chances are in the forecast through Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 25, 2022Tempe awards over $300K in grant funding to artists and nonprofits
The city of Tempe recently announced $300,000 in grant funding for 38 artists and nonprofits in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2022Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 22-24
Gaming officials announcing that the state collected $4.1 million in fees from sportsbooks in May is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2022State Route 87 fully reopens north of Mesa after monsoon storm cleanup
State Route 87 north of Mesa fully reopened Sunday after a weeklong closure due to cleanup from a monsoon storm, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 202250-year-old man hospitalized with burn injuries after Phoenix house sets fire
A 50-year-old man was taken to a burn center with injuries after a Phoenix house set fire Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2022Silver Alert canceled after 43-year-old man last seen in Surprise found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Sunday morning after a 43-year-old man last seen in Surprise was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2022Southbound SR 51 ramp to I-10 West closing Sunday night for maintenance
The southbound State Route 51 ramp to westbound Interstate 10 near downtown Phoenix will close Sunday night for maintenance work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 23, 2022Apache Junction police shoot at man allegedly evading officers after bar stabbing
A man faces charges after attempting to evade police following a bar stabbing that left three people injured in the East Valley early Saturday, authorities said.