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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 20203 Arizona Republican congressmen vote against COVID-19 relief bill
Three of Arizona's Republican U.S. House representatives voted against the $900 billion coronavirus relief package that was ultimately passed by Congress Monday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2020
Arizona reports 5,859 new coronavirus cases, 153 more deaths
Arizona on Tuesday reported 5,859 new coronavirus cases and 153 more deaths, bringing the state's documented totals to 467,215 COVID-19 infections and 8,125 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2020Dog Haus to open new location at Watermark Tempe in early 2021
Dog Haus, known for its gourmet hot dogs, hamburgers and craft beers, is opening a new location at Watermark Tempe next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2020With focus on COVID-19, experts worry opioid crisis may worsen unseen
Health experts in Arizona and across the country worry the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is hiding a worsening opioid crisis in the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2020Phoenix receives $49.4M in federal grants for light rail extension
The City of Phoenix will receive $49.4 million in federal grant money to work on the northwest extension of the light rail.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2020Arizona AG sends repair gift cards as part of defective airbag settlement
The Arizona Attorney General's Office mailed out more than 15,000 incentive repair gift cards as part of a $5 million settlement with Honda over its use of defective Takata airbags.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2020Arizona reports 7,748 new coronavirus cases, 1 additional death
Arizona on Monday reported 7,748 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, while hospitalizations ticked up again after one day of declines.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2020Cruise the ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo adds additional late night spots
The Phoenix Zoo will add around 100 additional spots to previously sold out nights of the holiday event Cruise the ZooLights.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2020Gun sales hit record in 2020, driven by pandemic, protests, politics
Background checks for gun purchases in Arizona hit their highest level ever, driven by a convergence of fears from a pandemic, protests and politics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2020
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 18-20
From rising coronavirus cases to lower vaccine shipments, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2020Scottsdale man charged for fraudulent face mask claims amid pandemic
A Scottsdale man was charged with wire fraud and money laundering in connection to allegedly falsely claiming to be a distributor of 3M face masks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2020Christmas week weather in Phoenix features above average temps
It won't be a white Christmas in Phoenix. According to the National Weather Service, above average temperatures are expected before a mid-week cool down.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2020Arizona reports 5,366 new coronavirus cases, 34 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 5,366 new coronavirus cases and 34 additional deaths, as the virus surge continues to put a strain on hospitals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2020Arizona brewery debuts limited edition beer aimed at wildlife conservation
Flagstaff-based Mother Road Brewing Co. is teaming up with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to debut a new brew aimed at spreading awareness for wildlife conservation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2020Arizona girl wins Nickelodeon’s second season of ‘Top Elf’
A local seventh-grader won the second season of Nickelodeon's "Top Elf," earning $25,000 for charity and a holly-jolly vacation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2020UK software metrics provider opening second US headquarters in Phoenix
BlueOptima in a press release Friday said the company will open a second headquarters in the Valley and create more than 20 jobs in the coming months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2020Arizona reports 5,560 new coronavirus cases, 118 more deaths
Arizona reported 5,560 new coronavirus cases and 118 additional deaths on Saturday, putting the state's totals at 448,231 cases and 7,937 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2020UArizona says contact tracing app has reduced coronavirus cases by 12%
A COVID-19 contact tracing app launched by the University of Arizona in August has reduced virus transmission on campus by 12%, according to university analysts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 19, 2020St. Mary’s Food Bank to remain open during holiday season
It'll be business as normal for the St. Mary's Food Bank during the holiday season, serving those in need into the new year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2020Phoenix firefighters battle large fire at abandoned office building
Fire crews battled a large fire with heavy smoke in Phoenix after an abandoned office building went up in flames Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2020Arizona to receive fewer coronavirus vaccines than expected for next week
Health officials said in a press release Friday that the state expected to order 70,200 vaccine doses, but was only able to order 41,925.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2020ADOT says highway worker killed by vehicle along SR 347 near Maricopa
A highway crew worker was struck and killed by a vehicle along State Route 347 near Maricopa on Wednesday night, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2020Arizona state trooper shot at during traffic stop in Phoenix
An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper was shot at by a bystander during a traffic stop in Phoenix early Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 18, 2020
Arizona reports 7,635 new coronavirus cases, 142 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 7,635 new coronavirus cases and 142 additional deaths, while the state’s hospitals continued to fill up.