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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2021Debut of Carcara restaurant at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown delayed
The debut of Carcara, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown's new restaurant, has been pushed back to next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2021Hacienda rape suspect pleads guilty to 2 abuse charges
A former nurse accused of sexually assaulting an incapacitated woman who later gave birth at a Phoenix long-term care facility pleaded guilty to two charges on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2021Grand Canyon rangers scale back search for missing Texas man
Rangers at the Grand Canyon said Wednesday the search for a man missing for nearly three months is being scaled back.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2021Phoenix police officer hit by vehicle at crime scene
Police in Phoenix said an officer suffered minor injuries early Thursday when a driver hit a patrol unit at a crime scene.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2021
Arizona reports 3,470 new COVID-19 cases, 26 more deaths Thursday
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 3,470 new COVID-19 cases and 26 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2021
Ducey announces $60M in funding to hospitals using COVID antibody drug
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday announced $60 million in funding to support understaffed state hospitals that administer COVID-19 antibody drugs and vaccines at discharge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 2, 2021Salt River Project sets sights on expanding natural gas plant south of Phoenix
Arizona public utility Salt River Project said a planned expansion of its generating station south of metro Phoenix will help meet power demand during peak usage.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Sep 1, 2021Valley hit by more rain, thunderstorms as monsoon season continues
Rain fell across the metro Phoenix area Wednesday night, carrying on one of the better monsoon seasons in Arizona's recent history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2021Phoenix police searching for driver who killed bicyclist in hit-and-run
Phoenix police are looking for a driver after the body of a bicyclist was found following a hit-and-run incident Tuesday evening in Laveen, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2021Suspect under police surveillance takes own life on Mesa freeway ramp
An armed robbery suspect under police surveillance died by suicide after a carjacking attempt on an East Valley freeway ramp Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2021Parts of I-17 to be closed Wednesday night in Phoenix following rain postponement
Parts of Interstate 17 in Phoenix will be closed Wednesday night for work to shift traffic onto the new northbound side of the nearly completed freeway bridge over Central Avenue.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 1, 2021September skies will feature harvest moon, Venus, Jupiter
As the Earth moves around the sun, we move into the autumnal equinox and cooler weather for us here in Arizona. With that comes the promise of some great views of our skies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2021Storms help Phoenix area close August with cooler temperatures
You don't need to be a weather expert to realize August was cooler in metro Phoenix than a year ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2021
Catching up after data issue, Arizona reports big COVID-19 numbers
Catching up on data missing from the previous day’s update, Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 4,740 new COVID-19 cases and 67 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2021Navajo Nation to be promoted as major film, media destination
Navajo Nation will be promoted as a major film and media destination through a partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2021Valley food bank launches monthlong ‘Stock the Pantry’ campaign Wednesday
Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Hope for Hunger Food Bank kicks off its monthlong "Stock the Pantry" drive Wednesday to support families suffering from food insecurity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2021ADOT advises drivers be prepared for monsoon weather dangers
The Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared for monsoon weather dangers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2021Subject of Silver Alert in East Valley retirement community found dead
An 87-year-old East Valley woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert was found dead Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2021Tempe Oktoberfest, Arizona Taco Festival called off because of COVID
Two popular Valley fall festivals were called off Tuesday in response to the resurgence of COVID-19 in Arizona. For the second consecutive year, there will be no Four Peaks Oktoberfest or Arizona Taco Festival.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2021Limited by data-processing issue, Arizona reports 822 new COVID-19 cases
Arizona health officials on Tuesday said a data-processing issue resulted in a limited daily update of 822 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2021Ingo’s Tasty Food opens second Valley location in downtown Phoenix
Ingo’s Tasty Food has opened its second Valley location in downtown Phoenix, LGO Hospitality announced on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2021Arizona Superior Court clears marijuana charges for thousands after Prop 207 passage
The Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County has granted more than 3,600 petitions for expungement to clear marijuana convictions since July with hundreds of people applying each week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 20212 deaths in hazmat incident at Avondale truck wash under investigation
Authorities are investigating a hazardous materials incident at a West Valley truck wash over the weekend that left two men dead and four emergency personnel hospitalized.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2021Tip helps Mesa police identify, arrest suspect in 2 sexual assaults
With help from the public, Mesa police identified and arrested a suspect in two sexual assault cases Sunday night, authorities said.