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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2021Chandler Police Department streams memorial service for fallen officer
Watch the Chandler Police Department's live stream of the memorial service for fallen officer Christopher Farrar, who was killed in the line of duty.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2021Phoenix Police shoot man suspected to have been part of armed robbery
A Phoenix Police Department officer shot a man who is accused of being part of an armed robbery and allegedly raised his gun at the officer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2021Arizona reports 939 new COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths Saturday
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Saturday reported 939 new coronavirus cases and 16 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2021Arizona Game and Fish asks people to avoid helping baby wildlife
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking the public not to interfere with seemingly abandoned baby animals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2021Valley Metro seeks artist for streetcar opening in Tempe
Local artists are invited by Valley Metro to create and submit their artwork for a poster to celebrate the opening of the new streetcar in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021Man faces DUI, manslaughter charges for wreck that killed girl in Phoenix
The man allegedly driving a car that crashed into an armored vehicle in west Phoenix two months ago, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old girl, was arrested on multiple counts Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 202111-month-old in critical condition after being pulled from Scottsdale pool
An 11-month-old was in critical condition Friday after being pulled from a pool at a Scottsdale residence, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021Funeral procession to begin final goodbyes to Chandler Officer Farrar
Family, friends, colleagues and the greater community will begin the formal process of saying goodbye to Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar with a motorcade Friday followed by a viewing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021Arizona reports 820 new COVID-19 cases, 24 additional deaths Friday
Arizona reported 820 new coronavirus cases and 24 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, and the state surpassed the 3 million mark for people getting at least one vaccine dose.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021DPS trooper shoots at driver after rundown attempt in Phoenix
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said a trooper was nearly run over before he shot at a driver early Friday on a Phoenix street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021Portion of Loop 101 in Scottsdale is the only freeway closure this weekend
A portion of the Loop 101 in Scottsdale is the only scheduled Valley freeway closure this weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021Tempe to hold summer job fair Saturday
The city of Tempe will be hosting a job fair Saturday for several seasonal positions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021FBI offers reward for info on drive-by shooting targeting officer in Phoenix
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information on a drive-by shooting that targeted an FBI Task Force Officer in Phoenix last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2021Tempe Marketplace to hold chalk festival, world culture celebration
People can experience different cultures from around the world right here in the Valley on Saturday with the World of Chalk Art Festival at Tempe Marketplace.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021Phoenix police identify woman and man in possible kidnapping
The Phoenix Police Department is asking for the public to help identify a person or the vehicle in a possible kidnapping Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021
Gov. Doug Ducey signs historic water protection legislation
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a landmark water protection bill Wednesday to ensure clean water in nearly 800 Arizona streams, lakes and rivers that are critical for everyday use.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021KTAR News wins 2021 Regional Murrow Award for best newscast
KTAR News 92.3 FM won a 2021 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for a broadcast that included coverage of the announcement of Arizona's shutdown orders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021Arizona reports 601 new COVID-19 cases, 7 additional deaths Thursday
Arizona public health officials on Thursday reported 601 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021Missing Phoenix-area woman found safe after hourslong Silver Alert
A Silver Alert was issued for a woman with health issues who drove away from an assisted living facility north of Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill to make telehealth services permanent
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed a bill making telehealth services enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic permanent as well as expand access.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021New cardiovascular ambulatory surgery center to open soon in Sun City
A freestanding cardiovascular ambulatory surgery center will soon open in Sun City and offer outpatient cardiology-specific care to patients in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2021Job fairs looking to hire 100 restaurant workers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
A travel dining company is hosting two job fairs in the coming weeks to hire more than 100 restaurant workers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2021Driver dies after colliding with school bus, tow truck in Phoenix
A man was killed Wednesday morning when the car he was driving crossed into oncoming traffic on a Phoenix street and hit a school bus and a tow truck.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2021$10M settlement reached over false claim allegations at Phoenix hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital and a corporation located on the Phoenix medical center's campus have agreed to pay $10 million over allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare.