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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021Here’s what KTAR News learned about ‘Arizona’s Rising Real Estate’
In a weeklong special report, “Arizona's Rising Real Estate,” KTAR News 92.3 FM reporters chronicled the various effects the market has had on buyers, sellers, renters, professionals in the industry and others. Here's a recap of the series.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021Arizona reports 571 new COVID-19 cases, 22 additional deaths Friday
Arizona public health officials on Friday reported 571 new coronavirus cases and 22 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021Many Arizonans have money to burn after COVID shutdown, economist says
After a year-plus being cooped up by the COVID-19 pandemic, many in Arizona have money to spend and will, a Valley economy expert believes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2021Valley drivers to face I-17 restrictions, Loop 101 closure this weekend
Drivers will face major restrictions on Interstate 17 in north Phoenix and a closure on a portion of westbound Loop 101 in the northeast Valley this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021First responders help boy, dog escape from Mesa apartment fire
First responders helped a 13-year-old boy and a dog escape from an apartment fire that displaced 10 people in Mesa on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021Mesa man wins $1.3 million on slot machine at We-Ko-Pa Casino
A Mesa man became an instant millionaire thanks to one fortuitous play on an Arizona slot machine Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021
Arizona reports 590 new COVID-19 cases, 12 additional deaths Thursday
Arizona public health officials on Thursday reported 590 new coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021Renters struggle with rising cost, tight budget amid Valley housing frenzy
Renting is the only option for some in the Valley as home prices continue to increase, and even then, rising rent prices are a daunting reality.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021Tickets go on sale Friday for Arizona Taco Festival in October
The Arizona Taco Festival will be returning to the Valley in October, with tickets going on sale Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021Buff City Soap to expand in Arizona, opening location in Tempe
Buff City Soap will be opening its first Tempe location Friday, store owner LaDonda Dees announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2021Earn Your Booze to present Yoga in the Outfield in Scottsdale
Earn Your Booze announced they'll be presenting Yoga in the Outfield on May 22.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 20217-year-old girl dies following drowning at Chandler apartment pool
A 7-year-old girl died following a drowning at a Chandler apartment pool on Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2021Arizona man arrested for role in US Capitol riots
An Arizona man was arrested for his role in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., authorities said Wednesday.
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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.