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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2021More than half of Arizona’s state prison system fully vaccinated
Arizona's state prison system announced Friday nearly 26,000 inmates, or 71% of the population, are fully vaccinated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2021Arizona No. 10 in highest paying states for nursing professionals, study finds
Arizona is expected to see up to 50% growth in nursing professions over the next decade, a recent study found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2021Mescal Fire near Globe burns 38,000 acres, evacuation orders still in effect
The Mescal Fire near Globe has grown to 38,000 acres as evacuation orders for some local residents remained in effect Sunday, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2021Drive-in style Fourth of July show coming to Chandler Tumbleweed Park
The city of Chandler will be hosting a drive-in style Fourth of July fireworks show at Tumbleweed Park, officials announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2021Multiple businesses destroyed in recycling plant fire in Phoenix
A fire at a recycling plant in Phoenix on Saturday destroyed multiple businesses and initiated a response from fire departments in seven cities in the Valley to stop the spread.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2021Arizona reports 277 new COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths Saturday
Arizona public health officials on Saturday reported 277 new coronavirus cases and 25 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Brush fire in north Phoenix burns around 40 acres, slows traffic
A brush fire near State Route 51 in north Phoenix closed the transition ramp to the eastbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway on Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Girl killed after man allegedly fires gun into vehicle in Phoenix
A man is in custody after allegedly firing a gun into a vehicle and killing a girl in Phoenix early Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 20214th suspect in Papago Park murder case turns himself in
A fourth suspect in the murder case involving a body found at Phoenix’s Papago Park last month turned himself in to Oregon authorities Thursday, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Arizona reports 346 new COVID-19 cases, 20 additional deaths Friday
Arizona public health officials on Friday reported 346 new coronavirus cases and 20 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Off-duty Phoenix police officer shoots armed suspect near restaurant
An off-duty Phoenix police officer in uniform shot a man authorities said was armed Thursday outside a fast-food restaurant.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Phoenix apartment fire sends 24 from their homes overnight
One man was hospitalized and two dozen people lost their homes in a fire at a Phoenix apartment complex early Friday, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Arizona officials waiving fishing licenses for public waters on Saturday
People will not be required to have a license to fish in any public waters in Arizona on Saturday as part of Arizona’s Free Fishing Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2021Loop 101 closure leads restrictions on Valley freeways this weekend
Valley drivers will face a closure on a portion of the Loop 101 in north Phoenix as well as multiple other restrictions this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Arizona utility regulator boss calls for investigation into 911 outages
The official who oversees Arizona's public utility regulators has asked for an investigation of service outages that prevented many rural customers from completing 911 calls.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Arizona court website gives guidance on marijuana records expungement
The Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts website has released a website that gives guidance and eligibility on the expungement process for marijuana records.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021
Arizona reports 322 new COVID-19 cases, 5 additional deaths Thursday
Arizona public health officials on Thursday reported 322 new coronavirus cases and five additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Scottsdale police arrest 2 more suspects in Papago Park death
Police in Scottsdale arrested two more people suspected of being involved in the death of a man whose body was found at Papago Park in May.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Queen Creek 12-year-old, 2 adults win Bashas’ donut flavor competition
Mmmmm. A 12-year-old boy from Queen Creek is among the three winners from Bashas' annual donut flavor competition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 3, 2021Ramp from westbound I-10 to US 60 in Tempe to close overnight Thursday
The ramp connecting westbound Interstate 10 to eastbound US 60 in Tempe will be closed overnight Thursday for pre-construction survey work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2021Phoenix police looking for suspect after fatal hit-and-run collision
Phoenix police are looking for a suspect following a fatal hit-and-run that occurred at 16th Street and Broadway Road just before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2021Checks mailed to over 26K Arizonans as part of home warranty settlement
Checks are in the mail for more than 26,000 Arizonans as part of a settlement with a home warranty company, Attorney General Mark Brnovich's Office said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2021
Arizona reports 915 new COVID-19 cases, 20 additional deaths Wednesday
Arizona public health officials on Wednesday reported 915 new coronavirus cases and 20 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 2, 2021I-10 at 67th Avenue in Phoenix reopens after law enforcement situation
Interstate 10 was closed in both directions at 67th Avenue in Phoenix for about an hour Wednesday morning for a law enforcement situation.