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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2021Recorder assisting firms in audit of Maricopa County tabulation equipment
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer is assisting the two firms the county board appointed to conduct an audit of its tabulation equipment from the 2020 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Suspect arrested after Peoria mom killed during abduction; baby safe
Authorities said Wednesday a suspect wanted in the abduction of his 10-month-old son, which resulted in the mother's death, has been taken into custody.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Apache County board appoints Blackwater-Nygren to Arizona House
The Arizona House will welcome a new face soon after Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren was appointed Tuesday to fill the spot vacated by a White House administration appointee.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Mesa mass stabbing suspect arrested after 2-hour standoff
The suspect in a mass stabbing incident at a Mesa domestic violence shelter was arrested after an hourslong standoff Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Arizona reports 1,977 new COVID-19 cases, 176 more deaths Wednesday
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 1,977 new coronavirus cases, the second-fewest in a day for 2021, and 176 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021UArizona joins list as 3rd state-run mass COVID-19 vaccination site
The University of Arizona has been tapped as the third state-run mass COVID-19 vaccination site, the first in southern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Fatal wrong-way accident shuts down Interstate 10 in Chandler
One person was killed and another injured in a wrong-way accident on a Phoenix-area freeway early Wednesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Phoenix allocates $51M in COVID-19 aid for rent and utility assistance
The city of Phoenix on Monday approved $51 million in federal funds to be allocated to residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who need help paying their rent and utility bills.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Heard Museum’s Hoop Dance competition goes virtual Saturday
The Heard Museum's annual Hoop Dance competition has turned virtual this year, with an online presentation premiering on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Mom killed during Peoria abduction; Amber Alert canceled after child found
An Amber Alert for a baby abducted in Peoria was canceled early Wednesday after he was found abandoned but safe, but his mother was killed during the kidnapping attempt.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2021Boy, 6, drives parents’ truck down Glendale street into a house
A 6-year-old Glendale boy got hold of the keys to his parents' truck and went for a short drive early Tuesday before crashing into a house down the street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2021
Arizona reports 4,381 new COVID-19 cases, 231 more deaths Tuesday
Arizona on Tuesday reported 4,381 new coronavirus cases and 231 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2021Banner investing $400M for expansion at 2 East Valley facilities
Arizona's largest hospital system is investing nearly $400 million for expansion at two medical centers in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Former DPS leader says Phoenix police need to be open about coin probe
A former Arizona law enforcement agency leader said Phoenix Police should conduct its own investigation into allegations that an officers' challenge coin included hate speech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Hiker dies after 40-foot fall at popular Phoenix Papago Park spot
A hiker who fell about 40 feet while climbing a popular trail in Phoenix died Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Arizona reports 2,250 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Monday reported 2,250 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Wreck on Interstate 17 near downtown Phoenix backs up traffic for miles
A crash jammed up traffic on Interstate 17 near downtown Phoenix early Monday, putting drivers in a long wait.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021COVID-19 pandemic exposed social inequities, Mayo specialists say
A panel of Mayo specialists reflected on the medical community and their hospitals’ response during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Construction begins on new 40-acre community park in Avondale
Construction of a new 40-acre community park in Avondale began Wednesday with an expected completion date in the spring of 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Silver Alert canceled after 87-year-old woman found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled late Sunday after a missing 87-year-old woman last seen near Goodyear was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021President Biden, VP Harris to virtually tour State Farm Stadium vaccine site
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will virtually tour the state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Feb. 5-7
From a Scottsdale mansion selling for $21 million to coronavirus deaths in Arizona surpassing 14,000, here are the biggest stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021SRP offering customers shade trees to save energy, conserve water
SRP is offering customers two, free desert-adapted trees to help save energy and conserve water in the Valley of the Sun.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Mesa police shoot, kill man in response to call for suicidal threats
Mesa police shot and killed a man after being called to a disturbance involving the man making suicidal threats, according to authorities.