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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021Phoenix ambassador dies after being struck by alleged drunk driver in August
A member of the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors died Tuesday after being struck by an alleged drunk driver in August, Downtown Phoenix Inc. said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021Oktoberfest in September? Raise glasses this weekend in Fountain Hills
It's still September, but the annual Fountain Hills Oktoberfest celebration is on tap for Friday and Saturday night at Fountain Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Lottery ticket worth over $500,000 sold at Tempe gas station
A lottery player has the opportunity to snag a prize worth over $500,000 after purchasing a winning ticket Tuesday at a Tempe gas station.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Suspect arrested in killing of a paraplegic man during Phoenix robbery
A suspect in the killing of a paraplegic man during a robbery in Phoenix over a month ago has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Wildlife officials push reward to $5,000 to find poachers of bighorn sheep near Phoenix
Wildlife officials in Arizona have increased a reward for information about the poaching of a mature desert bighorn sheep ram south of Buckeye.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021US Rep. Debbie Lesko to undergo gallbladder surgery in Arizona
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko said she is staying in Arizona for the time being to undergo surgery to remove her gallbladder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021
Arizona reports 2,106 new COVID-19 cases, 74 more deaths Wednesday
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 2,106 new COVID-19 cases and 74 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Glendale police shoot armed man in late-night confrontation
Police in Glendale said they shot an armed man late Tuesday who was reaching into his pants during a confrontation in an alley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Yoga classes offered at Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition in Scottsdale
The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition in Scottsdale is now allowing people to experience the artist's creations while taking part in a yoga workout.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 22, 2021Four Peaks Brewing helping restore fire damage of namesake Arizona wilderness
Four Peaks Brewing Co. plans to host multiple cleanup efforts this fall to help restore the Arizona wilderness from which the Tempe business gets its name after the area was ravaged by a wildfire last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Republican Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Chucri stepping down, cites political toxicity
Republican Maricopa County Supervisor for District 2 Steve Chucri announced Tuesday night he is stepping down, saying in a statement the political landscape changed for the worst this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Body of 18-year-old man recovered from Tempe Town Lake
Firefighters on Tuesday recovered the body of an 18-year-old man who drowned after jumping into Tempe Town Lake earlier in the morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Poll finds over half oppose Ducey’s ban on mask mandates in Arizona schools
A poll of Arizonans showed more than half oppose Gov. Doug Ducey's ban on mask mandates in schools and withholding funds from districts that have mask requirements.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Silver Alert canceled after body identified as missing 103-year-old Phoenix man
A Silver Alert for a 103-year-old Phoenix man who had been missing for nearly a month was canceled Tuesday after formal identification of his body, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021
Arizona reports 1,934 new COVID-19 cases, 71 more deaths Tuesday
Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 1,934 new COVID-19 cases and 71 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Cigna Medical Group opens new health care center at SkySong in Scottsdale
Cigna Medical Group has opened the doors of a new health care center at SkySong in Scottsdale, allowing patients to access multiple services in one place.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Student-run restaurant at Scottsdale Community College reopens Tuesday
People will once again be able to taste creations from the young minds in the Scottsdale Community College culinary arts program as the student-run restaurant reopens for lunch service beginning Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 21, 2021Omni breaks ground on 16-story hotel at ASU in Tempe
Tempe and Arizona State University officials have broken ground on a $125 million hotel that is the subject of a lawsuit review by the Arizona Supreme Court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Motorcyclist dies after 2-vehicle collision on Baseline Road in Phoenix
A motorcyclist who was rushed to the hospital after a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Phoenix has died, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Arizona Gov. Ducey, 25 others ask for border meeting with President Biden
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and 25 other Republican governors Monday asked to meet with President Joe Biden soon to discuss southern border policies they say require "immediate action."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Arizona reports 2,020 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths Monday
Arizona health officials on Monday reported 2,020 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Rollover wreck shuts down eastbound US 60/Grand Avenue
A semitruck rollover crash closed a freeway northwest of downtown Phoenix all morning Monday and part of the afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Nonprofit providing free pedicab rides for elderly, hearing-impaired residents in Tempe
Nonprofit organization Cycling Without Age Tempe is providing free electric-assist pedicab rides to older adults with mobility issues and hearing loss.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Tempe Center for the Arts announces return to in-person performances, vaccine requirement
Tempe Center for the Arts last week announced its fall lineup and a return to live, in-person performances for the first time in over a year with added requirements.