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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Harkins debuts phase 1 of remodeled Tempe Marketplace movie theater
Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 debuted the first phase of two remodels with significant upgrades to the theatre on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Chandler police officer Jeremy Wilkins dies from COVID-19
Jeremy Wilkins, an officer with the Chandler Police Department, died of COVID-19 complications on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Police investigate homicide of 17-year-old in north Phoenix
Police are in the early stages of a homicide investigation from a shooting in north Phoenix early Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021
Arizona adds 3,467 COVID cases, 29 deaths on Saturday
Arizona health officials reported 3,467 new COVID cases and 29 additional deaths on Saturday as hospitalizations ease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 20213,000 pounds of meth found within auto parts shipment at Arizona border
Border officers arrested a Mexican man for attempting to smuggle more than 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine into Arizona, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Glendale starts filling long-awaited new lake at Heroes Regional Park
The water is now flowing to fill a long-awaited new lake at Heroes Regional Park in Glendale ahead of next month’s grand opening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2021Partnership allows for manufacturing facility to replace closed Navajo power station
The Navajo Nation and a prefabricated home company announced Wednesday the finalization of a partnership that will allow for the construction of a manufacturing facility on a portion of the former Navajo Generating Station.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021City council appoints Joe Pizzillo as Goodyear’s Mayor
The Goodyear City Council unanimously voted to appoint councilmember Joe Pizzillo to be the mayor on Friday following the death of Mayor Georgia Lord earlier this week, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Silver Alert cancelled for 64-year-old man with medical condition last seen in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was cancelled Friday for a 64-year-old man with a medical condition who was last seen in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Windows, door blown out in downtown Phoenix apartment explosion
Firefighters responding to an explosion call at a downtown Phoenix apartment complex Friday afternoon found windows and a door blown out but no active fire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Police seek witnesses after motorcycle officer hurt by rock on Mesa freeway
Police in the East Valley are seeking witnesses after a Tempe motorcycle officer was injured Thursday night by a rock thrown from a Mesa freeway overpass.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Computers, $500 in Red Kettle donations stolen from Salvation Army in Phoenix
Two laptop computers and $500 were stolen Wednesday night from the Salvation Army Phoenix Maryvale Corps Community Center during a break-in, the organization said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Teen driver accused of leaving scene after fatal car-bicycle collision in Phoenix
A teen driver was arrested Thursday night after allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal car-bicycle accident in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Phoenix Police Department holding fundraiser Friday for officer Tyler Moldovan
The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association is holding a fundraiser Friday for Officer Tyler Moldovan, who is fighting for his life after being shot earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021House fire in Phoenix forces out family of 6 and 2 dogs
Fire drove a family of six and two dogs out of their Phoenix home early Friday but all are safe, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for Dec. 17-19
It's the last weekend before Christmas and there are many attractions around the Valley to get you in the festive mood. Here are some of the biggest events around the metro Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 17, 2021No weekend Valley freeway closures planned through the holidays
Arizonans have another thing to be jolly about with Christmas approaching as Valley freeways will be clear of scheduled closures each weekend through the holidays.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2021Arizona-raised Lindsey Stirling to perform Bell Bank Park’s first concert
Lindsey Stirling, the platinum-selling violinist who grew up in Mesa, will return to the city in February to perform the first concert at Bell Bank Park.