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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2021Mesa, Gilbert most accessible in Valley for young homebuyers, study says
Mesa and Gilbert are among the most accessible cities in the Valley for young homebuyers, according to a new study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 19, 2021Great Hearts Academies enrollment for new online K-8 school opens Monday
Great Hearts Academies public charter school is launching its online program for K-8 students this fall. Enrollment opens Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 16-18
From drought conditions to police busting an off-road party, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2021Police searching for suspects after officer-involved shooting in Glendale
Glendale police are searching for multiple suspects following an officer-involved shooting on Sunday, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 20212-year-old boy in critical condition after drowning incident in Phoenix
A 2-year-old boy was taken to a local pediatric facility in critical condition after a drowning incident on Sunday in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2021ADOT reopens White Mountains highways after winter closure
Three White Mountains-area state highways that were closed during the winter months reopened Thursday as temperatures begin to rise, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2021Multiple people injured after reports of shots fired at concert in Phoenix
Multiple people suffered non-life-threatening injuries Saturday night attempting to flee from a concert in Phoenix after reports of gunfire, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2021Phoenix police searching for suspect who shot, killed man Sunday morning
The Phoenix Police Department is searching for a suspect after a man was shot and killed near 16th Street and Southern Avenue early Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2021Arizona reports 711 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths Sunday
Arizona public health officials on Sunday reported 711 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2021Hand-washing station drive to address lack of running water in tribes
A lack of running water and indoor plumbing has contributed to disprortionate COVID-19 rates in tribal land. The Clean Hands Program hopes to address this.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2021Off-road party thwarted by Avondale Police results in 8 arrests, 1 DUI
A police bust resulted in eight arrests for trespassing and one DUI, halting a scheduled "off road" party in river bottom areas near Avondale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2021Arizona reports 480 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Saturday
Arizona public health officials on Saturday reported 480 new coronavirus cases on Saturday and no additional deaths from COVID-19.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 17, 2021Phoenix Zoo welcomed new species and 14 prairie dog pups this week
The Phoenix Zoo welcomed a new species along with the birth of 14 prairie dog pups this week, the zoo announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2021Country singer Eric Church to bring latest tour to Glendale in 2022
The Gather Again Tour will kick off this fall in Kentucky, before making its way to Gila River Arena in Glendale on May 14, 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Arizona working with FEMA to open Pima County vaccination site
Arizona officials said Friday the state is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open a long-awaited mass vaccination site in Pima County by the end of the month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Arizona DPS says ICE, Border Patrol wouldn’t take custody of 17 migrants
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said it released 17 people who were in the country illegally after they were found during a traffic stop Friday morning because federal authorities wouldn’t help.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Ducey orders flags at half-staff for victims of Indianapolis shooting
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags at half-staff on Friday in remembrance of the eight victims shot and killed Thursday night at a FedEx processing center near the Indianapolis airport.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Apr 16, 2021‘Cold’: Joyce Yost’s killer evaded long-term custody on 3 occasions
Police and prosecutors had at least three opportunities following the April 1985 rape of Joyce Yost to prevent the man who had sexually assaulted her from making good on his threat to return and take her life.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Suspect detained in north Phoenix after gunfire, wreck on I-17
A suspect was in custody after a police chase in north Phoenix resulted in a three-vehicle collision and closed southbound Interstate 17 for four hours Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Police arrest 2 suspects after burglary attempt at Scottsdale business
Police said they secured the scene of what had been an "active crime" on Scottsdale Road on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Arizona reports 845 new COVID-19 cases, 30 additional deaths Friday
Arizona public health officials on Friday reported 845 new coronavirus cases and 30 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Only freeway closure this weekend is a portion of Loop 101 in north Phoenix
A portion of the Loop 101 in north Phoenix is the only freeway closure this weekend for Valley drivers, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Arizona K12 Center receives $2.5 million to support mentoring program
The Arizona K12 Center has received $2.5 million from the Arizona Department of Education to support a mentoring program for training new teachers, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2021Glendale libraries set to reopen Monday with full services, new hours
Public libraries in Glendale are set to reopen with full services and new operating hours on Monday following months of modified and limited offerings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city announced.