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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Pedestrian crossing street in Phoenix hit by SUV, dies
A man crossing a street in Phoenix was hit by an SUV and killed early Thursday, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Sen. Sinema joins Biden to announce bipartisan infrastructure deal
Joining President Joe Biden as part of a group of senators from both parties on Thursday to announce an agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan, U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona touted the deal as a victory for bipartisanship.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Arizona Rep. Diego Rodriguez announces run for attorney general
Democratic Arizona Rep. Diego Rodriguez on Thursday announced his bid to become the state's next attorney general.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021
Arizona reports 626 new COVID-19 cases, 7 additional deaths Thursday
Arizona public health officials on Thursday reported 626 new COVID-19 cases and seven additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Evacuations lifted for Wyrick Fire in Heber-Overgaard area
Evacuations prompted by the Wyrick Fire in the Heber-Overgaard area earlier this week were lifted Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 20211 dead after MCSO deputy-involved shooting in West Valley
Authorities said a man was dead after exchanging gunfire with a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy Wednesday in Surprise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Silver Alert canceled for missing Maricopa County man with dementia
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Thursday for a missing Maricopa County man with dementia and diabetes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 20211 killed in rollover wreck on Interstate 17 near downtown Phoenix
One person was killed in a single-car rollover wreck on Interstate 17 at Interstate 10 in Phoenix early Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Sedona’s largest privately owned property sells for $14.75M
Sedona's largest privately owned property is off the market, having sold for $14.75 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Child welfare, behavioral health nonprofit opens new Phoenix office
One of Arizona's oldest and largest child welfare and behavioral health nonprofit agencies recently opened a new office in Phoenix that will house its expanded behavioral health services.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2021Hiker dies on South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park
For the second time in the past week, a hiker has died in Grand Canyon National Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021Democrat Kris Mayes enters race for Arizona attorney general
Kris Mayes became the second Democratic candidate to enter the race to become Arizona's next attorney general.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021Arizona health officials warn of possible marijuana contamination
The Arizona Department of Health Services said Wednesday that dispensaries are voluntarily recalling eight marijuana products because of possible contamination.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 20213 more national forests in Arizona to close for now over fire concerns
More national forests in Arizona are closing to visitors this week as over a dozen large wildfires continue to tear across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021Elton John to bring farewell tour to Phoenix in late 2022
The yellow brick road leads back to the Valley for Elton John. The music icon announced Wednesday one of the last shows of his farewell tour will be at Chase Field next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021
Arizona reports 490 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths Wednesday
Arizona public health officials on Wednesday reported 490 new COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021Phoenix gets first measurable rain in nearly 2 months
Wednesday morning’s scattered sprinkles across the Valley produced Phoenix’s first measurable rain in nearly two months, according to weather officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021Arizona State Transportation Board approves 5-year construction program
The State Transportation Board approved Friday the expansion and improvement of four corridors for passenger and freight traffic under the Arizona Department of Transportation's five-year construction program.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jun 23, 2021Silicon Valley-based startup invests in vertical farming facility in Avondale
A startup company based out of Silicon Valley announced Tuesday the expansion of its vertical farming production facility in Avondale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2021Sex offender arrested after allegedly breaking into Buckeye home
A registered sex offender was arrested early Tuesday morning for allegedly breaking into a home in Buckeye, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021Evacuations lifted in Cochise County for Walnut Fire
Officials lifted evacuations Wednesday from the Walnut Fire in Cochise County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021Missing 73-year-old from Phoenix with cognitive condition returns home
A 73-year-old man with a cognitive condition who went missing in Phoenix early this week was home safe, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021
Arizona House Democrats stay away from Capitol, blocking budget debate
Arizona House Democrats stayed away from the Capitol on Tuesday, a move that blocked debate over a Republican budget proposal and was supported by Rep. Reginald Bolding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2021Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema doubles down on filibuster support
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is staying the course she set in her support of the filibuster, writing in an opinion piece that losing the legislative maneuver would damage democracy.