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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Wrong-way driver crashes head-on into another car on US 60 near Phoenix
Two people were injured in a wrong-way freeway crash Tuesday night near Phoenix and two more were hurt trying to avoid the wreckage, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Arizona reports 540 new COVID-19 cases, 17 additional deaths Wednesday
Arizona public health officials on Wednesday reported 540 new coronavirus cases and 17 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Scottsdale school board meeting canceled over refusal to wear masks
A crowded Scottsdale school board meeting came to a loud, abrupt end Tuesday when some in attendance refused to wear masks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2021Phoenix City Council to vote on easing mask mandate Wednesday
As more Arizona cities loosen COVID-19 face mask requirements, the Phoenix City Council plans to vote on following the new federal guidelines at the formal meeting Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2021Arizona reports 619 new COVID-19 cases, 14 additional deaths Tuesday
Arizona public health officials on Tuesday reported 619 new coronavirus cases and 14 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2021Small plane lands safely on Mesa freeway during morning rush
A pilot safely landed a single-engine airplane on a Mesa freeway during commuter rush hour Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2021UArizona researchers develop bacteria strain to battle bad breath in dogs
Two University of Arizona associate professors have developed a way to quell bad breath in dogs, the school announced last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2021California Aeronautical University expands to Mesa airport
California Aeronautical University announced last week it has opened a new campus at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa and is offering students year-round flight training and a variety of degree programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 20216 Phoenix police officers, 4 others exposed to unknown substance
Six Phoenix police officers and four others were taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons on Monday evening after being exposed to an unknown substance, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021Peoria police officer shoots, kills man during fight in gas station parking lot
A Peoria Police Department officer shot and killed a 32-year-old man Monday evening during a fight in a gas station parking lot, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021Former Phoenix teacher arrested on sex conduct, child molestation charges
A former Phoenix high school English teacher who resigned from his position last month was arrested Thursday on child molestation charges, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021Councilman says there’s no move to drop ‘ridiculous’ Phoenix mask rule
Only a vote by the Phoenix City Council can lift the COVID-19 mask restrictions that remain in place in Arizona's capital city, and so far, there's no sign of that happening, a council member said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021Frontier adds nonstop flight between Phoenix, Hollywood/Burbank
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has added a route between Phoenix Sky Harbor International and Hollywood Burbank Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021
Arizona reports 468 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona public health officials on Monday reported 468 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 20214-year-old girl dies in shooting at Tempe apartment
Police in Tempe said a 4-year-old girl who was found at an apartment with a gunshot wound died Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021Cox permanently increases speed of low-cost internet option for families
Cox Communications announced last week the increased speed of its low-cost internet option for families introduced at the onset of COVID-19 will be permanent.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021Arizona AG settles with hearing device company over deceptive advertising
A settlement was reached last week with a hearing device company to stop misleading consumers with U.S. Food and Drug Administration messaging on over-the-counter hearing devices, Attorney General Mark Brnovich's Office announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2021Arizona lawmakers ranked relatively high on congressional effectiveness
They didn’t have the high profiles or long tenure of some other members of Congress, but Arizona lawmakers in the last Congress ranked relatively high on a recent scorecard of congressional effectiveness.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from May 14-16
From a stalled roller coaster at Castles N’ Coasters stranding 22 people to Banner Health urging caution about over-the-counter green tea extract capsules, here are the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2021Mesa becomes 1st US city to adopt Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program
Mesa became the first U.S. city to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, a program supporting travelers with various needs as a way for them to secure additional support they may require while traveling, officials announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2021Tussock Fire burning north of Valley up to 82% containment
Firefighters are making progress on a wildfire north of the Valley that has burned more than 5,000 acres.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | May 16, 2021Arizona reports 482 new COVID-19 cases, 7 additional deaths Sunday
Arizona public health officials on Sunday reported 482 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2021Chino Bandido opens food truck at new location in Phoenix
Fanatics of Mexican restaurant Chino Bandido will have access to the company's food truck on Monday until its new location is opened.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 20213 Arizona high school seniors named 2021 Presidential Scholars
Three high school students in metro Phoenix have been named 2021 Presidential Scholars, officials said.