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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2021NB South Mountain Freeway closed temporarily in Phoenix after crash
The northbound lanes of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway were closed in west Phoenix temporarily after a crash Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2021
Arizona COVID hospitalizations dip to lowest levels since mid-November
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Arizona are at their lowest levels since before Thanksgiving, state health officials reported Wednesday, but the death rate remains among the highest in the nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2021Suspect who allegedly fled on foot after fatal Phoenix hit-and-run arrested
A man suspected of fleeing on foot after a fatal wreck in Phoenix earlier this month was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2021Celebrate the arrival of 2022 with the KTAR New Year’s Eve events map
It's time to put a cap on 2021 and welcome 2022. Here is a list of places in metro Phoenix to celebrate New Year's Eve in style.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2021Report: Census undercount may have missed 1.6 million in US, 48,000 in Arizona
The 2020 Census may have missed more than 1.6 million Americans, about 48,000 of them in Arizona, with the undercount disproportionately falling on minority groups, according to a recent report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2021Valley Metro offering free rides on New Year’s Eve to get people home safely
Valley Metro is offering free rides at night on New Year's Eve so those who want to celebrate the end of 2021 with some adult beverages can get home safely.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2021Storm brings showers to parts of the Valley Tuesday evening
A storm brought showers to parts of the Valley Tuesday evening ahead of an expected weather system that could bring even more moisture later in the week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2021Electronic dance music festival Decadence Arizona set for Thursday, New Year’s Eve
The huge party Decadence Arizona returns Thursday for two days of electronic dance music featuring deejays Marshmello and Diesel - aka basketball Hall of Fame's Shaquille O'Neal - among the many artists.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2021Arizona reports 162 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,976 new cases on Tuesday
After two consecutive days with no new COVID-19 deaths announced, Arizona health officials added 162 fatalities to the pandemic tally on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2021Arrest made in hit-and-run that injured Phoenix motorcycle officer
A woman suspected of driving the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that sent a Phoenix motorcycle officer to the hospital has been arrested, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2021Peoria’s Polar Plunge for Water Safety awareness event set for Jan. 8
The Polar Plunge event in Peoria is free to attend, although donations to help provide children with swimming lessons are accepted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Pure Patio opens second location at West Valley shopping center
An Arizona outdoor living store has expanded its operations after opening a new location at a West Valley shopping center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 20213 teens in critical condition after car crashes into Phoenix home
Four teens were taken to the hospital, three in critical condition, after a car crashed into a Phoenix home on Monday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Man arrested after being accused of killing girlfriend in Phoenix apartment
A 27-year-old man suspected of killing his girlfriend at a Phoenix apartment last week was arrested, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Overseas tech company to open solar module manufacturing facility in Goodyear
A Switzerland-based technology company will establish its first U.S. solar module manufacturing facility in Goodyear.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Buckeye police fatally shoot man who was fighting his father, wouldn’t drop knife
A Buckeye police officer fatally shot a man who was fighting with his wounded father on Sunday and refused orders to drop a knife, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Catching up after holiday break, Arizona reports over 7,000 new COVID cases
Getting caught up on data processing after a holiday break, Arizona health officials reported 7,641 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the largest daily update since January.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Phoenix motorcycle officer injured in hit-and-run collision
A Phoenix police motorcycle officer was hospitalized after being injured in a hit-and-run collision early Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Job seekers invited to Tempe hiring event for employers in January
Tempe will host a citywide "Job Blizzard" next month in an effort to pair employers with job seekers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Several Arizona trails included in guided hikes on New Year’s Day
If you're looking to start the new year in a collaborative and healthy way, then tagging along for a hike on an Arizona trail may be the way to go.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2021Experts look to providers to improve health literacy amid COVID
Research shows that about 80 million adults in the U.S. have limited health literacy, with one survey finding the problem more profoundly affects those 65 or older.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 24-26
A wet Christmas in the Valley and white one up north, a new multiagency enforcement partnership and the upcoming grand opening of a fire department are among this weekend's top stories.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2021ADOT, DPS partner to enhance enforcement at ports of entry across Arizona
Two Arizona agencies are partnering to streamline and enhance commercial vehicle enforcement at ports of entry at interstate and international borders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2021Arizona adds 344 COVID-19 cases, no deaths Sunday due to Christmas holiday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 344 COVID-19 cases and no deaths, attributing the low totals to a lag in reporting due to the Christmas holiday.