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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2022Tunnel Fire burning near Flagstaff more than doubles in size overnight
High winds fanned flames 100 feet into the sky and grounded air tankers as the Tunnel Fire burning near Flagstaff grew to 16,625 acres by Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2022Footprint study finds consumers want plastic packaging replaced with sustainable options
A study conducted on behalf of Footprint found consumers want businesses to replace plastic packaging with more sustainable options.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2022
LG Energy Solution picks Queen Creek for battery manufacturing facility
LG Energy Solution has decided to build its new battery manufacturing facility in Queen Creek, Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2022Banner Health plans to build new hospital in Buckeye
Banner Health announced Tuesday it plans to build a new hospital in Buckeye that is slated to open in 2024.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2022Mesa police rescue 63-year-old man from inside burning house
Mesa police officers rescued a 63-year-old man from inside a burning house last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022SW Arizona border crossings nearly 6 times higher than last year
Migrant crossing attempts are surging across the U.S.-Mexico border, but the largest increase by far is in southwestern Arizona, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022ADOT says management of vehicle fleet saved taxpayers $6 million
The Arizona Department of Transportation said it has saved taxpayers more than $6 million since taking over fleet vehicles for more than 60 state agencies in 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022Evacuations ordered due to Tunnel Fire burning near Flagstaff
The Tunnel Fire burning about 15 miles north of Flagstaff forced evacuations in some places Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022Chicken chain Birdcall to open coop on Scottsdale in 2 weeks
Chicken-sandwich chain Birdcall officially joins the Arizona fast-food landscape in two weeks with a grand opening in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022
Vehicle fire spreads to 4 apartments in Mesa; 12 people displaced
A dozen people were driven from their East Valley homes early Tuesday after fire raced through a portion of a multistory apartment building.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022Major I-10 closure near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to hinder weekend drivers
Both directions of Interstate 10 near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport are set to close this weekend for the Broadway Curve Improvement Project, the Arizona Department of Transportation said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2022Man indicted after 317 pounds of meth found in his Arizona home
A man has been indicted after 317 pounds of meth were found in his Arizona home last month, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022Stretch of Broadway Road in Tempe to be closed 4 nights this week beginning Tuesday
A portion of Broadway Road in Tempe will be closed for four nights this week due to bridge work as part of the Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport no longer requiring face masks
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport announced Monday that face masks are no longer required for customers and employees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022Evacuations ordered for wildfire burning 10 miles south of Prescott
A wildfire burning 10 miles south of Prescott has resulted in evacuations and road closures in the area, officials said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022Motorcyclist dead after crashing into tree in Phoenix neighborhood
A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a tree in a Phoenix neighborhood Sunday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022Police: Body of man shot to death found in Phoenix alley
Police in Phoenix said they found the body of a man who had been shot to death in an alley early Sunday.
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SPONSORED | Apr 18, 2022Suns star Devin Booker’s all-natural sports drink Coco5 perfect for any activity
Devin Booker is leading the Suns in pursuit of their first NBA championship while also working to provide people proper hydration with Coco5.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022Health and wellness service Treat opens at Sky Harbor in Phoenix
A new health and wellness business has arrived at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, offering services from illness testing to virtual yoga sessions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2022COVID-related Medicaid coverage extended – for now – for 500,000 Arizonans
Federal officials threw a lifeline last week to as many as 500,000 Arizonans, just days before they were in danger of losing the Medicaid coverage they got under a COVID-19 public health emergency.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2022Man accused of shooting Phoenix officer taken into custody after 80-hour manhunt
A man accused of shooting a Phoenix police officer on Thursday has been taken into custody after a manhunt that spanned around 80 hours, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2022Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 15-17
A gold mine property in Cave Creek hitting the market for nearly $6 million is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2022ASU student dies after being found unresponsive in pool area at campus fitness center
An Arizona State University student has died after being found unresponsive Saturday night in the pool area of a fitness center on campus, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2022Phoenix, American Forests organization plant 259 trees at Cesar Chavez Park
The City of Phoenix has its first "Cool Corridor" as 259 trees were planted at Cesar Chavez Park on Saturday.