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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021EPA fines Arizona companies for selling devices that negate emissions control systems
Two Arizona automotive parts companies are paying thousands of dollars in fines after settling with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over illegally selling parts that bypass or disable required emissions control systems.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021Hungry holidays: Break from school means break from meals for some Arizona kids
Holidays bring a break from schoolwork for students, but for more than a half-million Arizona children that can also mean a break from their only reliable source of a nutritious meal – the subsidized school meal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Tempe planning to buy Pollack Apache Center to expand affordable housing
Tempe plans to purchase the Pollack Apache Center on Apache Boulevard, site of the recently-closed Food City, to expand affordable housing in the area and bring a grocery store back to the neighborhood.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Kura Revolving Sushi Bar opening first Arizona location in Phoenix
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is opening its first Arizona location on Wednesday at the Camelback Colonnade in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021
Arizona adds 223 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday in largest daily report since February
Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 223 new COVID-19 deaths, the most in over 10 months, and 2,395 more cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Biden sending emergency teams to Arizona as part of omicron response plan
Arizona is among the states being targeted by President Joe Biden for a surge of federal resources to combat the omicron variant of COVID-19, the White House announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Audio-visual solutions company CCS building new headquarters in Mesa
CCS Presentation Systems, a company that designs custom audio-visual solutions, held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a new headquarters in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021AI program that started at Maricopa County colleges expanding nationwide
An artificial intelligence program that started at Maricopa Community Colleges in collaboration with Intel and Dell Technologies will expand nationwide by 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Former Tucson insurance agent sentenced to 51 months in prison for elder fraud scheme
A former Tucson insurance agent who admitted to devising a scheme to defraud annuity clients out of more than $1 million was sentenced to 51 months behind bars last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Avondale looking to replace council member following resignation
Avondale is seeking a new city council member following a recent resignation announcement from Councilmember Pat Dennis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Man arrested in Phoenix after allegedly killing girlfriend, sexually abusing her son
A man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and after sexually abusing her son was arrested Sunday in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport sees record passenger activity in November
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport set a single-day passenger record last month and had its busiest November ever as holiday travel surged above pre-pandemic levels at the East Valley facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Arizona reports 2,176 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona on Monday reported 2,176 new COVID-19 cases, the fewest in a day in three weeks, and no additional deaths from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Mesa father accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old son at family home
Adam Williams apparently was lying in his own bed when Jeffrey Williams allegedly shot him, according to a Mesa Police Department press release and court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Gilbert ranked as Arizona’s most caring city, per WalletHub
A personal finance website ranked Gilbert as Arizona's most caring city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Rural Arizona communities get $19.3M for critical infrastructure improvements
The USDA announced Friday it is investing $19.3 million to build and improve critical infrastructure in rural Arizona communities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Navajo Nation Fire Department secures new fire and rescue trucks
The Navajo Nation Fire Department unveiled a new fleet of fire trucks, rescue vehicles and equipment last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Pregnant people aren’t getting COVID vaccine, health providers worry
A Phoenix woman is one of more than 50% of people in the U.S. who have hesitated to get vaccinated while pregnant, and experts say misinformation and lack of information are fueling this hesitancy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 17-19
An officer with the Chandler Police Department dying of COVID-19 complications on Friday night is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2021North Scottsdale ‘Desert Dome’ house listed for $3.75 million
The uniquely designed six-bedroom "Desert Dome" house in north Scottsdale is for sale, listed at $3.75 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2021
Arizona adds 2,745 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths on Sunday
Arizona health officials reported 2,745 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2021Woo Woo Burgers ghost kitchen to host pop-up event to celebrate launch in Scottsdale
Woo Woo Burgers ghost kitchen will host a pop-up event to celebrate its launch in Scottsdale on Jan. 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 20219 Arizonans accused of fraudulently collecting $23 million in PPP loans
Nine Arizonans were accused of fraudulently obtaining about $23 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans over the period of one year, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2021First phase of Monterey Park in Mesa complete, open to public
Mesa city officials and local children recently celebrated the completion of the first phase of the Monterey Park expansion now open to the community.