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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Winter storm drops rain, and even some snow, across metro Phoenix
A winter storm moved through metro Phoenix on Wednesday, dropping rain across the area and a dusting of snow in higher elevations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Global tech company Viavi Solutions signs lease in Chandler for headquarters
Global tech company Viavi Solutions has leased a 15,000-square-foot space in Chandler for its corporate headquarters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Patrick Bray selected to fill opening on Goodyear City Council
The president of Goodyear’s planning and zoning commission was selected Tuesday to fill an opening on the West Valley suburb’s city council.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Westbound Interstate 10 closed temporarily after fatal crash in West Valley
The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 were closed temporarily in the West Valley after a fatal crash Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Arizona COVID-19 case average falls to 1/10 of what it was at omicron peak
Arizona's seven-day average of newly reported COVID-19 cases has fallen to about one-tenth of what it was at the peak of the omicron wave.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Snow comes down in Flagstaff, closing freeway, canceling classes
Snow falling in Arizona's high country shut down roads, delayed or canceled classes and office hours and otherwise disrupted Wednesday morning routines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022First & Last, a modern American restaurant, debuts on Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row
First & Last, a new modern American concept, debuted earlier this month on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Giving Machines initiative in Gilbert results in $900K for various charities
The third year of an initiative in Gilbert that lets people give back to those in need resulted in over $900,000 for various Valley and global charities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2022Giraffe, 2 other species born at the Phoenix Zoo in past few weeks
The Phoenix Zoo announced on Monday three species have been born in separate habitats during the past few weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022
Arizona receives ‘F’ grade from Giffords Law Center over gun laws
A national law center gave Arizona the worst possible grade as part of its nationwide annual gun law scorecard.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 202224 horse fatalities during Turf Paradise racing season raise concerns
Turf Paradise is making headlines for the wrong reasons early in the horse racing season. Since Nov. 5, 24 horses have died at the north Phoenix track, including 11 while racing, a track spokesman confirmed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022Arizona state Sen. Ugenti-Rita defends ‘educational terrorist’ comment made on Senate floor
Arizona state Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita on Tuesday defended a comment made a day earlier on the Senate floor in which she referred to those who assisted in shutting down in-person learning during COVID as "educational terrorists."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022Suspect arrested in Phoenix hit-and-run that injured boy in stroller
A suspect in a hit-and-run collision that injured a 2-year-old boy in a stroller in Phoenix over the weekend has been arrested, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022Rain, cold and wind to pass through Phoenix area; snow to pound Flagstaff
Reminders that it is still winter will drop in on metro Phoenix this week, bringing rain and crisp temperatures, forecasters said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022Arizona COVID hospitalizations fall to lowest levels since August
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Arizona have fallen to the lowest levels in more than six months as the omicron variant’s February fade continues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022Silver Alert canceled after man found safe in Mesa
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Wednesday morning after a man who went missing in Phoenix was found safe in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022Operation targeting Valley human trafficking-related crimes leads to 118 arrests
A multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking-related crimes in the greater Phoenix area led to 118 arrests, authorities said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2022Dignity Health launches study using DNA to determine heart disease risk
Dignity Health in Arizona is launching a research study that will use genetic testing to determine people at risk of developing heart disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2022Arizona Humane Society seeks foster homes for 17 puppies, 4 mother dogs
The Arizona Humane Society is in need of foster heroes for 17 puppies and four mother dogs until they're ready for adoption.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2022Justice Montgomery to lead task force reviewing roles of Arizona public attorneys
The Arizona Supreme Court announced on Wednesday Justice William Montgomery will oversee a task force created to review the roles and responsibilities of the State Attorney General and other public attorneys.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2022Justin Bieber postpones Glendale tour stop originally set for Tuesday to June
Justin Bieber's stop at Gila River Arena in Glendale as part of his Justice World Tour originally scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed to June.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 20222 minors hospitalized after being shot in Phoenix
Two minors were taken to the hospital, one in critical condition, after being shot in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2022Arizona DPS seeking help after 2 adults dead in West Valley street racing crash
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's help in identifying vehicles involved in a fatal West Valley street racing incident on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 21, 2022Arizona man who smuggled humans in water tank sentenced to 30 months in prison
An Arizona resident was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for attempting to smuggle 26 people into the United States in a water tank last year, authorities said.