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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 20211 dead, 3 injured in boating accident at Lake Pleasant
One man died and three others were injured Sunday in a boating accident at Lake Pleasant, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Arizona misses out on additional congressional seat after 2020 Census
Despite being one of the fastest-growing states, the Census Bureau revealed Monday that Arizona would not receive an additional congressional seat based on the results of the 2020 count.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Sheriff Penzone worries about recruitment under policing spotlight
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said recruiting for law enforcement has taken a hit in the past year as policing efforts have come under scrutiny across the country and in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Emergency declaration issued as Flag Fire near Kingman burns 1,400 acres
Mohave County authorities issued an emergency declaration Monday afternoon as a wildfire in the Hualapai Mountains near Kingman continues to burn.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Arizona reports 750 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona public health officials on Monday reported 750 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Judge disqualifies self from Maricopa County elections audit challenge
A judge overseeing the challenge to the Arizona Senate Republicans election audit has disqualified himself, forcing Monday's hearing to be rescheduled.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Maricopa County Home & Garden Show returns to Scottsdale this weekend
The Maricopa County Home and Garden Show returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale this weekend and will offer a tiny home exhibit among other attractions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Goodyear breaks ground on new civic square, set for completion next year
Hundreds of people participated both in person and virtually as ground was broken for the new Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2021Arizona Corporation Commission votes to bolster policies on power shut-off
The Arizona Corporation Commission voted April 14 to preliminarily approve a package of measures regulating when utilities can shut off service for nonpayment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 23-25
From Angry Crab Shack opening its first restaurant in Scottsdale next month to Grand Canyon University’s COVID-19 vaccine site ending operations on Monday, here are the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2021Arizona reports 661 new COVID-19 cases, 8 additional deaths Sunday
Arizona public health officials on Sunday reported 661 new coronavirus cases and 8 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2021Kind Hospitality Group hosting 2-day hiring event at 8 locations
A two-day hiring event hosted by Kind Hospitality will take place over eight locations in the Valley this week, the dining ownership group announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2021Weekly signature series returns to Westgate Entertainment District
The Westgate Entertainment District announced on Monday the return of its free, weekly outdoor activities in Fountain Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2021Tribal officials outline infrastructure gap ‘big as the Grand Canyon’
Tribes face a digital divide “as big as the Grand Canyon” and a “not even quantifiable” lack of utility access, just two of the problems outlined at a House hearing Wednesday on infrastructure needs in Indian Country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2021Phoenix Zoo welcomes pair of callimico monkeys to exhibit
Lilly and Vermouth, a pair of callimico or Goeldi's monkeys, were welcomed to the Phoenix Zoo earlier this month and are now on exhibit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2021Northbound Loop 101 reopens near Indian School Road in Scottsdale
The northbound lanes of Loop 101 Pima Freeway near Indian School Road in Scottsdale have reopened after following a crash, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2021Arizona reports 729 new COVID-19 cases, 22 additional deaths Saturday
Arizona public health officials on Saturday reported 729 new coronavirus cases and 22 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2021Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, honor heroes competition to return this year
Honoring America's Veterans announced Tuesday the return of the Phoenix Veterans Day parade to the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2021Grand Canyon University COVID-19 vaccination site to end operations
Grand Canyon University’s COVID-19 vaccination site will host its final day of operations Monday after three months and more than 100,000 shots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2021
Arizona health department recommends resuming J&J vaccine
The Arizona Department of Health Services said it is advising providers to resume use of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after scientific advisers decided its benefits outweigh a rare risk of blood clot.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2021State Farm Stadium closes COVID-19 site, Gila River Arena opens
Arizona's first state-run mass-vaccination site dispensed its final shot Friday morning, closing to make way for an indoor site across the street in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2021
Arizona reports 896 new COVID-19 cases, 17 additional deaths Friday
Arizona public health officials on Friday reported 896 new coronavirus cases, the third-most since mid-March, and 17 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2021Valley drivers to face Loop 101, I-10 and SR 51 closures this weekend
Valley drivers will face closures on sections of Loop 101, Interstate 10 and State Route 51 this weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2021Annual fire ban set to begin in Maricopa County, Phoenix parks
As the summer months approach, fire bans at Maricopa County and Phoenix parks and preserves are set to begin in May and last through September.