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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2021Rate of electric car ownership relatively high in Arizona
For a mostly red state, Arizona has a lot of blue-state company when it comes to states ranked by electric vehicle ownership, according to recent government data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2021Multi-vehicle collision kills 2, sends 6 others to hospital in Phoenix
A multi-vehicle collision killed two and sent six others to a hospital on Monday morning in Phoenix, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 202117-year-old girl identified as person killed in south Phoenix alley shooting
Police have identified 17-year-old Itzel Espinoza as the person who was found dead of a gunshot wound in a car Saturday morning in south Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2021Fireworks discarded in trash bin sets house ablaze, Mesa Fire says
A house in Mesa was set on fire Sunday night due to fireworks that were improperly thrown away in the trash can, firefighters said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 20213-year-old boy dies after drowning in pool at a Fourth of July party
A 3-year-old boy has died after drowning in a pool at a Fourth of July party in Glendale, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2021
Arizona reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona public health officials on Monday reported 50 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2021Mesa, Arizona’s third-largest city, asks residents to conserve energy
With sizzling summer temperatures in full force, Arizona's third-largest city is asking its residents to conserve energy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 5, 2021What is ‘brain fog,’ and why are COVID-19 long-haulers more susceptible?
Although everyone is susceptible to occasional brain fog, experts say some of the worst cases have been identified in the group known as COVID-19 long-haulers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 2-4
From coronavirus-related executive orders that were rescinded to a "Castle on the Hill" mansion that was listed for sale at $22M, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2021Nearly $380K, drugs, firearms seized by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office seized drugs, firearms and nearly $380,000 in cash on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2021Collision on I-10 near Tonopah kills 6, sends 5 others to hospital
A multi-vehicle collision on eastbound Interstate 10 near Tonopah on Friday killed five people and sent five others to the hospital, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2021Police searching for suspect after man dies of gunshot wound in Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department is looking for a suspect after a man died from a gunshot wound Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2021
Arizona reports 442 new COVID-19 cases, 4 additional deaths Sunday
Arizona public health officials on Sunday reported 442 new COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2021Scottsdale ‘Castle on the Hill’ mansion recently listed for $22M
A mansion that was constructed on a hillside in Scottsdale has hit the market for nearly $22 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 4, 2021Arizona ranks in top 15 of most patriotic states, per WalletHub
A personal finance website ranked Arizona as one of the more patriotic states in the country based on military engagement and civic engagement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021Monsoon rains strike Phoenix metro area, Flash Flood Warning issued
Metro Phoenix experienced another dose of monsoon season, 10 days after receiving its first measurable rain since April 27.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021Arizona Game and Fish advises against giving wildlife food, littering
Wildlife officials advised Friday to those living in or visiting bear country to not feed or leave food accessible to wildlife.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021Silver Alert canceled for 82-year-old man with dementia in Chandler
A Silver Alert was issued Friday evening for a 82-year-old man with memory loss and dementia, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021
Arizona reports 645 new COVID-19 cases, 14 additional deaths Saturday
Arizona public health officials on Saturday reported 645 new COVID-19 cases and 14 additional deaths from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021Goodyear Recreation Campus set to open Saturday
The Goodyear Recreation Campus is scheduled to open Saturday, with a range of indoor and outdoor amenities available, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021Hundreds of illegal fireworks confiscated from Glendale business
Glendale police officers and fire marshals confiscated hundreds of illegal fireworks from a local business Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 3, 2021Fireworks still on across Arizona despite hot and potentially dry July 4
With the pandemic winding down, cities and towns across the state are looking toward a more typical Fourth of July this year – and typical in Arizona means balancing fireworks against the potential for wildfire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2021Here’s the best Arizona cities to celebrate Fourth of July, per WalletHub
A personal finance website ranked which Arizona cities were the best places to celebrate Independence Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 2, 2021Man arrested after striking Scottsdale officer with car, stealing ambulance
Scottsdale police arrested the suspect who allegedly backed his vehicle into an officer’s motorcycle, hit another car and stole an ambulance Monday.