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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2021Phoenix police involved in more than 25 shootings in 2020
Phoenix police officers were involved in 26 shootings in 2020, a 73% increase from 2019, according to statistics compiled by <em>KTAR News 92.3 FM</em>.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2021Arizona reports 5,158 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Monday reported 5,158 new coronavirus cases and three additional deaths, while hospitalization numbers reached record highs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2021Garbage trucks catch on fire at Scottsdale city facility
Nearly a dozen garbage trucks were damaged when six caught fire early Sunday in Scottsdale, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2021Arizona corporation to pay nearly $180M for overpayments by the VA
TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corporation has agreed to pay almost $180 million to resolve overpayments from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 4, 2021Study: Post-9/11 veterans more likely to be employed and in steadier jobs
A Census Bureau report shows that post-9/11 veterans are more likely to be employed in jobs that are immune to recession compared to the general population.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2021
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Jan. 1-3
From surging coronavirus cases to record overdose deaths, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2021
Arizona coronavirus vaccination efforts steadily picking up pace
Arizona has taken strides to better distribute doses of the coronavirus vaccine to health care workers following the second full week of distribution.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2021Silver Alert canceled for missing 30-year-old Waddell man with autism
A Silver Alert was issued Sunday for Ian Lawrence Paul, a 30-year-old man in Waddell with autism and a severe anxiety disorder, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 202117-year-old dies after getting shot by Chandler police
A 17-year-old Chandler resident has died after getting shot by police, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 20211 man dead and 1 in critical condition following shooting in Phoenix
One man is dead and another was taken to the hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Phoenix's west side on Saturday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2021Arizona reports 17,234 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths on Sunday
Arizona health officials reported 17,234 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 3, 2021Crash involving light rail train leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Tempe
A crash involving a Valley Metro light rail train early Sunday morning left the driver of a car dead and the conductor of the train in stable condition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2021Ghost Ranch Modern Southwest Cuisine reopening after July shutdown
Ghost Ranch Modern Southwest Cuisine, a Tempe restaurant with some southwest flair is returning to business after shutting down in July due to COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2021Arizona reports 8,883 new COVID-19 cases, 46 deaths on Saturday
Arizona health officials reported 8,891 new COVID-19 cases and 46 additional deaths Saturday, upping the total number of cases to 539,158 statewide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 2, 2021Mesa hosting MLK Day parade virtually due to coronavirus pandemic
The city of Mesa will be hosting its MLK Day parade virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2021Mesa restaurant and bar closed after New Year’s Eve fire
The Hub Grill and Bar near Baseline and Sossaman roads in Mesa will be closed until further notice after a fire broke out on New Year's Eve.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2021Police officer hurt in collision with wrong-way driver in Phoenix
A Phoenix Police Department officer was hurt early Friday morning after colliding with a wrong-way driver, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 20211 person dead after semi-truck slams into Mesa home on New Year’s Eve
A man is dead after a semi-truck slammed into a Mesa home on New Year's Eve around 7 p.m. near Crismon Road and the U.S. 60, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2021Arizona reports 10,060 new COVID-19 cases, 151 deaths on New Year’s Day
In the first daily update of 2021, Arizona health officials reported 10,060 new coronavirus cases and 151 additional deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2021Enforcement to begin Friday on Arizona’s texting while driving ban
Starting Friday, Arizona drivers caught texting, talking on or even holding a cellphone will be fined when a distracted driving law goes into effect.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2021Vitalant seeking 600 donors for weekend blood drive in metro Phoenix
Vitalant is seeking more than 600 donors for its Saving Arizona blood drive that will happen this weekend in metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 1, 2021A look back at 2020: Coronavirus, protests, elections and more in Arizona
From the coronavirus pandemic to the election, KTAR News is highlighting some of the best and most memorable stories from 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2020Suspect arrested after allegedly fleeing from fatal Phoenix car crash
A suspect was arrested after he allegedly caused a car crash, fled the scene and held two people at gunpoint after breaking into a residence in Phoenix, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 31, 2020No burn days set for Thursday, Friday in Maricopa County
No burn days have been set for Thursday and Friday in Maricopa County because of expected high pollution levels.