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ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2021Arizona ‘last responders’ answer call to bury the dead in a year of tragedy
Since March 2020, Peace Chapel Funeral Home funeral director Ron Thornson and his staff have routinely worked 14 to 16 hours a day without much pause to reflect on the historic events swirling around them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021Industry-leading restaurateur to build luxury hotel in Phoenix
An internationally-inspired luxury hotel developed by an industry-leading restaurateur is coming soon to Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021Fire of unknown origin damages 3 businesses at Phoenix strip mall
Three businesses were damaged by a fire of unknown origin at a central Phoenix strip mall Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021Police say 2 bodies found Sunday at Papago Park in Phoenix are unrelated
Police said the cases of two bodies found Sunday at Papago Park in Phoenix are unrelated. One of the incidents is being investigated as a homicide, the other as a drowning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021
Arizona reports 450 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona public health officials on Monday reported 450 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021Arizona Senate audit to resume Monday after week off
The Arizona Senate GOP-ordered audit of Maricopa County's election resumes Monday after a weeklong break because of a scheduling conflict.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021Oregano’s set to debut new takeout-only concept in Tempe
Chicago-style pizza and Italian food chain Oregano's is set to debut a new takeout-only concept in Tempe on June 2, the restaurant announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021CityScape Phoenix almost completely leased after huge deal with law firm
Space is becoming scarce in a multi-use development in the heart of downtown Phoenix as CityScape is 98% leased following a new deal with a law firm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021New freeway traffic interchange in north Peoria taking shape
A new freeway traffic interchange under construction along Loop 303 in north Peoria is beginning to take shape.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2021Election officials can fight fraud, fighting misinformation is tougher
Maricopa County’s chief information security officer said the county was able to handle cyberthreats to the 2020 elections, but handling public perception of the results in the face of rampant social media misinformation has been more of a challenge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 20213-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Phoenix canal
A 3-year-old boy who was pulled from a Phoenix canal and rushed to the hospital Sunday evening has died, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from May 21-23
From Arizona being part of a multistate federal lawsuit accusing a company of charging customers for internet speeds they weren’t getting to a sporting goods store planning to open at a Chandler mall, here are the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2021Phoenix police searching for suspect after fatal hit-and-run
The Phoenix Police Department is looking for a suspect after a 65-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run late Saturday night, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2021Mesa police seek public’s help to find suspects in teen’s death
The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding two suspects involved in the shooting death of 17-year-old Joseph Seibold.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2021El Mirage dedicates new monument in honor of veterans
The city of El Mirage, along with local veterans and neighborhood representatives, dedicated a new monument Friday to honor the country's veterans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2021Arizona reports 321 new COVID-19 cases, 8 additional deaths Sunday
Arizona public health officials on Sunday reported 321 new coronavirus cases and eight additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2021
Phoenix Union and partners to offer 3 youth vaccination events this summer
Children 12 years of age and older will have the chance to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 shot at three separate youth vaccination events scheduled over separate weekends this summer, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2021
4-year-old, 2 adults hospitalized after car crash on Mesa freeway
A 4-year-old and two adults were taken to the hospital in serious condition after a rollover car crash on the Loop 202 and McDowell Road in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2021Silver Alert canceled for 85-year-old man found in good health and safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Saturday afternoon for a 85-year-old Phoenix man who was found safe and in good health, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2021Arizona horned rioter ordered to receive mental health evaluation
On Friday, a federal judge ordered a mental health evaluation for Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man known as the “QAnon Shaman.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2021Arizona reports 645 new COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths Saturday
Arizona public health officials on Saturday reported 645 new coronavirus cases and 16 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2021Fredrick on Missouri shopping plaza in Phoenix to host grand opening
The redevelopment of a mid-century building in Phoenix is set to debut this weekend with the grand opening of the Fredrick on Missouri shopping plaza.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2021Sporting goods chain Scheels to open big store at Chandler Fashion Center
A Midwest-based sporting goods seller plans to open one of its huge attractions-filled stores at a Chandler mall in two years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021Silver Alert canceled for 85-year-old man in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was canceled Saturday morning for an 85-year-old man who was found safe, according to authorities.