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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2022
Arizona’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 26,000, 11th most in nation
Arizona’s COVID-19 death count surpassed 26,000 on Friday, 15 days after reaching the 25,000 mark.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 20222 die in wrong-way crash on southbound Loop 303 in West Valley early Friday
Two people died in a wrong-way crash that shut down part of Loop 303 in the West Valley early Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2022Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for Jan. 28-30
Among the things for people to do in metro Phoenix this weekend are the continuation of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, two dog-themed events and the 11th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2022Westbound I-10 closure near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to jam up weekend drivers
Valley drivers will be hindered by a 5-mile closure on westbound Interstate 10 near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport this weekend as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2022Scottsdale to celebrate Western history with weeklong series of activities, events
Scottsdale Western Week celebrates the city's rich history with a variety of activities and events, including the Parada Del Sol Historic Parade and Trail's End Festival.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022Pair of Interstate 10 ramps in West Valley to be closed 6 weeks for widening project
Two Interstate 10 ramps in the West Valley are set to be closed for about six weeks as part of an ongoing freeway widening project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022Phoenix police seeking red Porsche involved in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist
Phoenix Police are seeking information on the owner of a red Porsche involved in the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022Poll finds Matt Salmon gaining on Kari Lake in GOP race for Arizona governor
A new poll of Arizona voters showed the Republican primary race for governor was getting closer, with front-runner Kari Lake's lead over Matt Salmon dropping to single digits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022Driver dies after her car collides with large tree in west Phoenix
A woman died after the car she was driving ran into a large tree in west Phoenix early Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022
New Arizona COVID cases trending lower but hospitalizations on rise
Arizona is starting to see a downturn in the number of new COVID-19 cases, but hospitalizations are heading in the opposite direction.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 20221 driver killed, another arrested, passengers injured in Phoenix wreck
One person was killed and another arrested after two vehicles collided on a Phoenix street, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022Arizona House bill seeks to impose limits on taking video of police
A proposed Arizona House bill to outlaw close-up video recordings of police actions is meant to protect officers and civilians alike, said its sponsor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2022Phoenix metro sets record with workforce of 2.3 million at end of 2021
The Phoenix metro area had a record number of workers at the end of 2021, the city said in a Wednesday press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2022Arizona sex offender who hid in desert for 107 days sentenced to 25 years behind bars
A 42-year-old man who was accused of sexual contact with a minor and hid for more than 107 days in the desert before being arrested has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 20223 children, 1 woman taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident in Phoenix
A multi-vehicle accident in Phoenix injured three children and a young woman on Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 20222 California men jailed after Arizona troopers find 130 pounds of meth in car
Two California men were jailed after state troopers seized 130 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in northern Arizona last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2022Arizona’s COVID-19 pandemic began with single case 2 years ago Wednesday
Two years ago Wednesday, Arizona reported its first confirmed case of what is now known as COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2022Pop-up clinic in Phoenix on Saturday to have free COVID-19 tests, vaccines and protective gear
A pop-up clinic in Phoenix on Saturday will have free COVID-19 tests and vaccines, as well as protective gear to help curb the spread of the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2022Air treatment system manufacturer to build new headquarters in metro Phoenix
Air treatment system manufacturing company XNRGY announced Monday it would be building a headquarters in metro Phoenix and create more than 900 jobs over time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 202225th annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering to take place in Glendale on Saturday
The 25th annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering is set to take place Saturday in Glendale, offering experienced or aspiring songwriters and general music lovers various activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2022Arizona judge rules state’s lawsuit against Google can move forward
A judge has ruled that most of Arizona’s lawsuit accusing Google of deceptive practices can go to trial.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2022Peoria police looking for suspect in early morning fatal shooting
Peoria police are looking for the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2022Michael Duran to replace retiring Kara Kalkbrenner as chief of Phoenix Fire Department
The city of Phoenix on Tuesday announced Michael Duran will serve as the new fire chief of the Phoenix Fire Department, replacing the retiring Kara Kalkbrenner.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2022Suspect with gunshot wound arrested in Phoenix after police pursuit, car crash
A police pursuit early Tuesday ended after the suspect, who had been shot in the chest, crashed his car and it caught fire near South Mountain Park in Phoenix, authorities said.