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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021
Silver Alert issued for 20-year-old Scottsdale man with autism
A Silver Alert was issued Thursday for a 20-year-old man with autism who was last seen in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021Former Tempe police detective dies after contracting West Nile virus
A former Tempe police detective has died after contracting West Nile virus, the department announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021Sky Harbor terminal reopens after suspicious item checked out
Operations at one Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport terminal were delayed temporarily Thursday morning because of a suspicious item, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021Phoenix-area housing prices could stay high for while longer, economist says
The hot housing market across the United States lost a bit of steam in August, but a Valley economist says it's too soon to say metro Phoenix's skyrocketing prices have peaked.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021
Arizona reports 3,013 new COVID-19 cases, 69 more deaths Thursday
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 3,013 new COVID-19 cases, the most in nearly two weeks, and 69 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2021SRP’s largest solar power plant in Arizona to be developed northwest of Flagstaff
Arizona public utility Salt River Project announced Wednesday the company's largest solar plant in the state will be developed northwest of Flagstaff.
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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.