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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2021More than 50 firefighters needed to control blaze on 7th Street in Phoenix
Dozens of firefighters were needed to subdue a blaze that shot flames 20 feet through the roof of a central Phoenix commercial building early Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2021
Arizona reports 939 new COVID-19 cases, 121 more deaths Thursday
Arizona public health officials on Thursday reported 939 new coronavirus cases, the fewest in a day since November, and 121 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2021Gilbert man with memory problems found safe after Silver Alert
A Gilbert man who wandered away from a care facility and was the subject of a Silver Alert issued Thursday has been found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2021Phoenix care facility owner facing murder charge allegedly beat patient
The owner of a Phoenix adult care facility was arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of a patient last year, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2021Phoenix VA hospital to ease visitation restrictions starting Saturday
As COVID-19 cases and metrics fall in Arizona, the Phoenix VA announced it will ease inpatient visitation policy starting Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2021Salvation Army, Ford provide 1.3M free masks for Arizona communities
The Salvation Army partnered with Ford Motor Company to provide more than 1.3 million free masks to communities across Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Phoenix police investigating shooting that left a man dead
Phoenix police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in the West Valley on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Grand Canyon park rangers find body of missing woman at South Rim
The body of a missing California woman was located Tuesday at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Fry’s Electronics, with 2 Valley stores, goes out of business nationwide
Fry's Electronics, the chain of consumer tech stores that burst onto the retail scene 35 years ago and eventually landed in metro Phoenix, is officially closing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Arizona reports 1,310 new COVID-19 cases, 43 more deaths Wednesday
Arizona officials on Wednesday reported 1,310 new coronavirus cases and 43 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Arizona public housing authorities receive $10.38M as part of federal grant
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday awarded $10.38 million to 12 Arizona public housing authorities to modernize homes for families and seniors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Collector car auction coming to State Farm Stadium in March
The third annual Mecum Auctions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, taking place March 18 to 20, will feature more than 1,200 vehicles to bid on.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 24, 2021Arizona court system unveils 30 interactive data dashboards
The Arizona Supreme Court has unveiled 30 interactive data dashboards that showcase activity and revenue trends on local and statewide levels.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Phoenix homeowners find bag of guns while digging in backyard
Phoenix homeowners who were digging a hole for a tree in their backyard made an unexpected discovery, police said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Silver Alert canceled for 74-year-old Ahwatukee woman found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled on Tuesday after a missing 74-year-old Ahwatukee woman with a cognitive condition was found safe, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Arizona utility to pay customers over $24 million in settlement
The largest supplier of electricity in Arizona has agreed to pay more than $24 million to customers who were given inadequate information when choosing their plans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Southbound Interstate 17 closed in Phoenix after crash
The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 in Phoenix were closed temporarily Tuesday morning because of a crash near Greenway Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Arizona reports 1,184 new COVID-19 cases, 148 more deaths Tuesday
Arizona officials on Tuesday reported 1,184 new coronavirus cases and 148 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Glendale couple convicted in connection to insurance theft case
A Glendale couple have been convicted of committing identity theft while operating an insurance consultancy business between 2013 and 2014.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Worldwide cream puff chain Beard Papa’s coming to Scottsdale
International cream puff chain Beard Papa's is coming to the Grand Canyon State, opening a bakery in Scottsdale on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 23, 2021Maricopa Association of Governments receives $33M to combat homelessness
The Maricopa Association of Governments is receiving $33 million in federal funding to help combat the spread of homelessness in the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2021Maricopa County’s Adel announces review of protesters with gang charges
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel announced Monday an outside review will take place of cases charging protesters as members of a criminal street gang.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2021Arizona Gov. Ducey orders flags at half-staff to honor those lost to COVID
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags be at half-staff across the state Tuesday to honor those lost to COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 22, 2021Suspect in Peoria kidnapping/murder dies after suicide attempt
The man who allegedly killed the mother of his son while he was kidnapping the boy in Peoria has died, authorities said Monday.