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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2021Allegiant begins nonstop route between Mesa Gateway, Pittsburgh
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air launched nonstop service Thursday from metro Phoenix to Pittsburgh, the city of bridges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2021Arizona reports 3,546 new COVID-19 cases, 4 additional deaths Thursday
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 3,546 new COVID-19 cases, the most since Feb. 9, and four additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2021Madison Center for the Arts to host ASU School of Music performances
The Madison Center for the Arts has partnered with Arizona State University's School of Music to serve as a new venue for the school's concerts, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2021FBI looking for ‘Back Again Bandit’ who allegedly robbed 13 Valley banks
The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of committing 13 Valley bank robberies since December.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2021Various Arizona learning programs to receive $65M in federal, state funding
Programs that improve K-12 literacy, support adult education and expand teacher professional development in Arizona will receive $64.9 million in state and federal funding, Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021PNC’s Grow up Great program prepares young kids for long-term success
KTAR’s Community Spotlight this month focuses on PNC's Grow up Great program dedicated to setting children ages 0-to-5 up for long-term success in school and life.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021Metro Phoenix area hit by rain storm as wet monsoon season continues
Rain once again fell in the Valley on Wednesday afternoon, continuing one of the better monsoon seasons in the state's recent history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021Storms could hit Phoenix area once more before taking break for weekend
The monsoon season could drop one storm onto metro Phoenix on Wednesday before it subsides for at least a few days, forecasters said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021Arizona reports 2,402 new COVID-19 cases, 37 additional deaths Wednesday
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 2,402 new COVID-19 cases and 37 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021Phoenix police seeking 4 men following attempted armed robbery
Police are searching for four men following an attempted armed robbery at a home in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021Scottsdale ranked as the most pet-friendly city in the country
A personal finance website says Scottsdale is a great place for animal lovers, ranking the East Valley city as the most pet-friendly city in the country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021West Valley city lights up night with heart sculpture
A public art installation is brightening a Phoenix-area median and while officials are encouraging admirers, they'd prefer viewing be done at a safe distance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2021Monster Jam returning to State Farm Stadium in October at full capacity
The sound of monster truck engines will once again reverberate through State Farm Stadium when Monster Jam returns to Glendale on Oct. 2.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021Glendale police arrest man who threatened to shoot West Valley school
Glendale police arrested a suspect after he threatened to commit a school shooting at Midwestern University on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021Hear stories from 2021 Give-A-Thon for PCH with KTAR, Arizona Sports
Here are the stories of six kids from this year's Phoenix Children's Give-A-Thon that are living examples of the quality care provided at the hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 202121-year-old man arrested for alleged fatal shooting at Goodyear warehouse
Goodyear police arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at a parking lot of a Goodyear warehouse on Aug. 9.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021Glendale police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of man in parking lot
Glendale police arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed another man following an argument in a parking lot on Saturday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021Silver Alert canceled for 82-year-old man in Phoenix found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled for an 82-year-old man in Phoenix who was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021Arizona reports 2,661 new COVID-19 cases, 3 additional deaths Tuesday
Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 2,661 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021Phoenix firefighting museum displays restored engine that responded to 9/11
A Phoenix firefighting museum last week celebrated the return of an engine that responded to 9/11 after the rig was restored back to the way it looked on that fateful day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2021ADOT expects autumn finish for I-17 bridge after successful concrete pour
The expansion of the Interstate 17 bridge over Central Avenue in Phoenix is nearing completion following the successful pour of concrete on the northbound side of the bridge, officials said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2021
Arizona leaders react to Biden’s address to nation on Afghanistan
Arizona leaders reacted Monday to President Joe Biden's address to the nation on his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2021Gov. Ducey signs order barring local governments from requiring vaccines
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Monday to keep vaccine mandates out of the state, saying local governments that implemented one would be breaking the law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2021Maricopa County says some students exposed to COVID must quarantine
Maricopa County's health department announced effective Monday, students exposed to COVID-19 who aren't fully vaccinated or haven't tested positive for the virus in the last 90 days will be required to quarantine at home.