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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021Nearly 50 suspects arrested in Phoenix in undercover massage parlor sting
An undercover operation in Phoenix led to the arrests of nearly 50 people for soliciting prostitution, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021Arizona reports 807 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional deaths Friday
Arizona public health officials on Friday reported 807 new coronavirus cases and 15 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021Phoenix police searching for suspect who shot a man entering his home
The Phoenix Police Department is looking for a suspect after a man was shot and killed when walking into his apartment late Thursday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021No Valley freeway closures scheduled for Memorial Day weekend
Valley freeways will be free of closures this Memorial Day weekend starting Friday afternoon through Monday night to limit impacts on holiday travel.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021Arizona Science Center to be back open 7 days a week starting in June
The Arizona Science Center will be back open seven days a week starting Tuesday after operating on a limited schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2021Canned libations get the spotlight at Canacopia Festival in Mesa
The humble can is finally getting its due. The inaugural Canacopia Festival will celebrate the joy of pop-top libations next month in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021MCSO seeking truck involved in alleged fatal hit-and-run with bicycle
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a truck allegedly involved in a fatal hit and run with a bicyclist in Fountain Hills on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021Arizona prison system to resume in-person visitation next month
The Arizona prison system said Thursday it will resume in-person visitation and launch a phased reopening of inmate work programs next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021Glendale man arrested for taking 15-year-old girl to Iowa
A 21-year-old Glendale man was arrested after he purchased plane tickets and took a 15-year-old girl to Iowa without the family's permission, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021Forward progress stopped on wildfire that destroyed structures in Bagdad
Forward progress was stopped Thursday night on a wildfire burning in Yavapai County that forced hundreds to evacuate and burned multiple structures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021Tempe police arrest suspect in shooting incident that injured 1
Police have arrested a man who allegedly fired a gun while wearing minimal clothing, injuring at least one person, in Tempe on Thursday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021Arizona reports 764 new COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths Thursday
Arizona public health officials on Thursday reported 764 new coronavirus cases, the most in a day since May 14, and 18 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2021Z’Tejas set to open hamburger ghost kitchen concept in Chandler on Friday
Z’Tejas Southwest Grill is celebrating International Burger Day on Friday by opening a brand new ghost kitchen concept dedicated to serving up the American classic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 202180-year-old man killed after lunging at Pinal County deputies with scissors
Pinal County sheriff's deputies fatally shot a man after responding to reported domestic violence at a San Tan Valley home early Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2021Florida man sentenced to 35 years for child porn in Arizona, other states
A Florida man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison Tuesday following a guilty plea on child pornography charges in Arizona and other states, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2021Z’Tejas pushes back grand opening of new Scottsdale location to July
Z'Tejas has again pushed back the grand opening date of its new Scottsdale location, now scheduled to open in July, the company announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2021Glendale becomes 9th Arizona city to adopt non-discrimination ordinance
The city of Glendale has voted to approve a non-discrimination ordinance, becoming the ninth city in Arizona to provide protections to LGBTQ families and other groups facing discrimination, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2021
Arizona reports 656 new COVID-19 cases, 7 additional deaths Wednesday
Arizona public health officials on Wednesday reported 656 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2021Maricopa County bans smoking in certain areas of regional parks
Smoking is now prohibited in certain areas of Maricopa County's 11 regional parks as part of increased fire restrictions announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2021ADHS: Half of all Arizona adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Half of all adults in Arizona have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Arizona Department of Health Services said Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2021
Arizona reports 500 new COVID-19 cases, 14 additional deaths Tuesday
Arizona public health officials on Tuesday reported 500 new coronavirus cases and 14 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2021Toddler, 2 adults escape late-night apartment fire in Phoenix
A toddler and two adults managed to escape an apartment complex fire in Phoenix with minor burns, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2021AAA expects over 760K in Arizona to travel for Memorial Day weekend
More than three-quarters of a million Arizonans are expected to travel over the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, most of them by car, AAA Arizona said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2021Materials from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Arizona Memory Project
Materials from one of the oldest federal agencies are now available on the Arizona Memory Project.