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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2020Arizona surpasses 500,000 coronavirus cases, adds 42 deaths
Arizona reported 10,086 new coronavirus cases and 42 additional deaths on Monday, as the number of cases in the state reached half a million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2020Subject of Silver Alert in Mesa has been located
The woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert in Mesa on Sunday night has been located, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2020Scottsdale mansion sells for community record $10.2 million
A 9.92-acre estate in Scottsdale's Desert Mountain community has become the highest-selling property in the area after going for $10.2 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2020Here’s how to recycle real Christmas trees in the metro Phoenix area
With the holidays over and a new year on the way, it's time to start thinking about what to do if you bought a real Christmas tree.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 28, 2020Arizona researchers say coronavirus pandemic could alter sleep habits
University of Arizona researchers monitored the role of insomnia during the coronavirus pandemic and found more than 50% of participants had sleep troubles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 25-27
From coronavirus aid to rising pandemic metrics, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2020New Year’s week will see low temperatures, possible rain in Phoenix
The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures will reach the mid 50s by Tuesday and remain in that range for most of the week in the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2020Central Avenue at I-17 near downtown Phoenix to close nightly
Central Avenue at I-17, just south of downtown Phoenix, will be closed for three nights as crews continue work on the south half of the interstate bridge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2020Arizona reports 1,296 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths
Arizona reported 1,296 new coronavirus cases and three more deaths Sunday, bringing the state's documented totals to 494,337 cases and 8,427 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2020City of Tolleson announces Rudy Mendoza as next police chief
The city of Tolleson announced Tuesday that it has named Commander Rudy Mendoza, a 20 year veteran, as its next police chief.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 20202 killed in car collision on Indian School Road in Phoenix
Two people have died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision on Indian School Road in Phoenix on Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2020Victim identified in Christmas Day shooting in Phoenix
Phoenix police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near the intersection of 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix on Christmas Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 20202-year-old boy in extremely critical condition after drowning incident
A 2-year-old boy was transported to the hospital in extremely critical condition after being pulled from a pool in Phoenix Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2020Annual Arizona Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to be held virtually
The 35th Annual Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards and Scholarship Celebration will be held virtually on Jan. 15 at 11 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2020Driver involved in fatal hit-and-run turns himself in to Phoenix police
The Phoenix Police Department has arrested a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Saturday morning near McDowell Road and 32nd Street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2020Arizona reports 6,106 new coronavirus cases, 15 more deaths
Arizona on Saturday reported 6,106 new coronavirus cases and 15 more deaths, bringing the state's documented totals to 493,041 cases and 8,424 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2020Chandler Fire Department receives grant for life saving equipment
A grant awarded to the Chandler Fire Department by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has allowed firefighters to purchase lifesaving equipment for the community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2020Arizona reports 6,616 new coronavirus cases, 115 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 6,616 new coronavirus cases and 115 additional deaths on Christmas Day, while a record number of COVID-19 patients are spending the holiday in the hospital.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2020World of Illumination donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish Arizona
The World of Illumination holiday drive-thru experience has donated $25,000 in ticket sales to Arizona's chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2020Phoenix approves $2M in aid for utility bills amid coronavirus pandemic
The Phoenix City Council approved $ 2 million of funding for a program to help residents with delinquent utility bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 202030 ugly Christmas sweaters to celebrate the holiday season in style
We found 30 of the best (ugliest?) sweaters on Amazon for those Zoom holiday get-togethers to celebrate the season in style.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2020A little rain might fall in Phoenix after Christmas weekend
Phoenix won’t see anything near a white Christmas, but it could get a slightly wet post-Christmas, with the chance for rain next week at 20%-30%.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2020New federal program aims to expand Arizona tourism from Mexico
A pilot program implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection will expand travel opportunities for frequent short-term visitors coming from Mexico to Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2020Arizona Senate subpoena for election material not enforceable, judge rules
An Arizona judge ruled that Maricopa County doesn’t have to comply with a state Senate subpoena seeking access to voting machines and other election-related materials.