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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 20212 killed in midair plane and helicopter crash at Chandler airport
Authorities said two people were killed when a plane and a helicopter crashed in the air above Chandler Municipal Airport on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2021
Arizona reports 2,942 new COVID-19 cases, 95 more deaths Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 2,942 new COVID-19 cases and 95 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2021Phoenix ZooLights returns to Valley in November with drive-thru concept
With the holiday season approaching, more festivities are underway across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2021New program at Scottsdale Community College helps veterans begin law enforcement career
A new program for veterans interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement will start in the upcoming spring semester at Scottsdale Community College.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2021Arizona Board of Regents report shows how much more college graduates earn
College graduates in Arizona earn significantly more than workers who only have high school diplomas, according to a new report from the governing board of the state’s public universities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 20213 hospitalized in critical condition following multi-vehicle collision in Phoenix
Three people were hospitalized Friday evening following a multi-vehicle accident involving three vehicles with one rollover, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2021Disgraced Arizona dentist arrested again for practicing without license
A disgraced Arizona dentist was arrested again for practicing without a license and leaving two victims with severe tooth problems, authorities said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2021Chandler-based grocer Bashas’ to be acquired by California company
Chandler-based Bashas' announced Friday that it had signed as agreement to be acquired by Raley's Holding Company, a grocer from California.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 202119th Mountainside Fitness location opens Saturday in southeast Mesa
Valley gym chain Mountainside Fitness is opening its 19th location Saturday in southeast Mesa, a 40,000-square-foot club near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2021Suspect in 2012 murder of wife, unborn child jailed in Phoenix after extradition
A man suspected of killing his wife and her unborn child nine years ago is in a Phoenix jail after being extradited from Mexico, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2021Suspect arrested after 2 fatally shot during late-night neighbor dispute in Mesa
A suspect was arrested and charged with murder after two people were fatally shot late Thursday during a dispute between neighbors in Mesa, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2021Arizona becomes 11th state with more than 20,000 COVID-19 deaths
Arizona is now the 11th U.S. state with more than 20,000 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic started, authorities said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2021Loop 101, US 60 and Interstate 17 closures to hinder Valley drivers this weekend
Closures of Loop 101, U.S. 60 and Interstate 17 are among the restrictions drivers will face on Valley freeways this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2021Valley Mexican-food chain Someburros to offer drive-thru ordering at new Mesa spot
A popular family owned and operated Mexican food restaurant chain based in metro Phoenix has added another dimension to its takeaway options, offering drive-thru ordering at its newest location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2021Snow makes unexpected autumn appearance in Arizona mountains
Fall took a back seat to winter-lite in the mountains of eastern Arizona on Thursday, with snow coming down on the last day of September.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2021
Arizona reports 2,744 new COVID-19 cases, 25 more deaths Thursday
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 2,744 new COVID-19 cases and 25 additional deaths as the state closes in on 20,000 lives lost to the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2021All-female mariachi group entertaining listeners across the Valley
An all-female Valley-based mariachi group has broken away from norms to entertain listeners in the popular music genre that originated in Mexico.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2021Wild Horse Pass in Chandler to open rooftop restaurant, new tower in November
Diners at a Phoenix-area casino will soon have a sky-high view of their surroundings when a rooftop restaurant opens later in the fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2021Scottsdale Quarter weeklong fall event Boo & New to begin Oct. 18
The event will celebrate both the fall and the opening of the "L-Block" with live music and other season-themed activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2021Missing 87-year-old man last seen in Mesa found; Silver Alert canceled
Authorities said a Silver Alert issued for an 87-year-old Mesa man was canceled early Thursday after he was found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2021Mesa police fatally shoot bank robbery suspect in Tempe
Mesa police fatally shot a bank robbery suspect Wednesday who was allegedly noncompliant and indicated to officers that he was armed, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2021Here’s which Phoenix-area schools are requiring face masks
Some Phoenix-area school districts continue to require face masks on campus while others have enacted new requirements after a judge struck down a ban on the mandates that was set to go into effect Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2021Crash briefly closes Price Freeway Loop 101 at Baseline Road
A brief closure after a rollover wreck created a mileslong backup on an East Valley freeway Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2021Arizona reports 3,388 new COVID-19 cases, 39 more deaths Wednesday
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 3,388 new COVID-19 cases, a batch that included lagging data, and 39 additional deaths from the disease.