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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 30, 2021GateWay Community College in Phoenix awarded federal science grant
GateWay Community College in Phoenix announced it has received a five-year federal grant to increase support for students working toward STEM degrees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2021Rescue teams pull stranded hikers off snowy Arizona mountain
Multiple rescue crews combined efforts to pull three hikers off a snowy mountain in northern Arizona this week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2021Arizona reports 5,028 new COVID-19 cases, 203 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 5,028 new coronavirus cases and 203 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2021Wrong-way driver accident closes Loop 202 near downtown Tempe
A wrong-way driver set off a chain of crashes involving four vehicles on a Phoenix-area freeway late Thursday, shutting down part of the road, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2021Loop 101, I-10 closures only restrictions on Valley freeways this weekend
Closures on the Loop 101 in north Phoenix and Interstate 10 near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport are the only restrictions Valley drivers will face this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2021Gov. Ducey taps 5 for Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday appointed five members to the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, which focuses on fostering public trust.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2021Threats of harm come with the job, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly says
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona is new to the job, but he isn't surprised he and his congressional colleagues are receiving threats three weeks after thousands of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2021Silver Alert canceled after woman missing from West Valley found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Friday after a 76-year-old woman last seen in Litchfield Park on Wednesday was found safe halfway across the country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2021
Arizona reports 4,671 new COVID-19 cases, 176 more deaths
Arizona on Thursday reported 4,671 new coronavirus cases, the smallest daily increase of 2021, and 176 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2021ASU, UA and Embry-Riddle rank among best for online education
Three universities in Arizona, two public and one private, earned high marks for online learning from a leading publisher of news, analysis and rankings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 28, 2021Thirsty Lion Gastropub in Chandler opens online food hall
Thirsty Lion Gastropub in Chandler has launched an online food hall to bring different culinary experiences to customers all from one location.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2021Police investigating shooting after man found dead in Phoenix
One man is dead following a shooting near 23rd and Dunlap avenues in Phoenix on Tuesday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2021
Arizona reports 5,918 new COVID-19 cases, 195 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 5,918 new coronavirus cases and 195 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2021New I-10 interchange in Avondale completed and open to traffic
The Fairway Drive traffic interchange along Interstate 10 in Avondale is now open to traffic, the city announced Monday after a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2021Light rail extension project to affect Phoenix service in February, March
Construction on a light rail extension project in Phoenix will affect service during parts of February and March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2021Phoenix councilman Sal DiCiccio in quarantine after positive COVID-19 test
Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio is in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus, he confirmed to KTAR News 92.3 FM on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 20212 Powerball tickets worth $1 million sold in Arizona remain unclaimed
Two unclaimed Powerball lottery tickets purchased in Arizona convenience stores are worth $1 million after Saturday's drawing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2021Escaped inmates from Florence prison attempt to rob business
Two prisoners on the loose after escaping from the Arizona State Prison in Florence attempted a robbery Saturday, officials say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2021Arizona to help restaurants expand outdoor dining with another $1M
Arizona added $1 million Tuesday to a state program helping restaurants with coronavirus safety measures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2021Arizona reports 4,748 new COVID-19 cases, 209 more deaths
Arizona on Tuesday reported 4,748 new coronavirus cases, the lowest one-day increase of the new year, and 209 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 26, 2021Powerful snowstorm shuts down highways across northern Arizona
A winter storm shut down multiple highways across northern Arizona on Monday and when they'll reopen is anyone's guess. Major routes closed included Interstates 17 and 40.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2021Horned Arizona rioter transferred to District of Columbia
The horned Arizona rioter who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was transferred to the District of Columbia, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2021Manhunt for 2 escaped Arizona inmates continues; reward totals $70K
Authorities are offering rewards of up to $35,000 each for information leading to the capture of two inmates who escaped from an Arizona prison over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 25, 2021Suspect wanted in 4 home invasions arrested in Mesa
A suspect wanted in four home invasions, including three that allegedly occured in the past week, was arrested Sunday in Mesa.