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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2020Arizona reports 7,046 new coronavirus cases, 115 more deaths
Arizona on Thursday reported 7,046 new coronavirus cases and 115 additional deaths, while COVID-19 hospitalizations again reached a new high mark.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2020Salvation Army of Phoenix to provide free meals, gifts on Christmas Day
The Salvation Army will be providing a free Christmas dinner on Friday for Phoenix-area residents in need of a warm meal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2020Arizona restaurant owner charged for fraudulent tax schemes
The owner of PJ's Cafe in Clifton is accused of collecting taxes from customers and employees and failing to file to the Department of Revenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2020Former Phoenix city councilman Calvin Goode passes away at age 93
Former Phoenix city councilman Calvin C. Goode passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday. He was the city's longest serving councilman, totaling 22 years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2020Glendale Police asking for help in finding person of interest in homicide
Glendale Police are asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest in the homicide investigation of 31-year-old victim Quevon Roland.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2020Tempe, Desert Ridge marketplaces featuring snow and other holiday fun
Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace will have snow fall each hour from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, along with other holiday activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2020Angry Crab Shack opens new takeout-only location in Laveen
Locally owned and operated Angry Crab Shack has opened a new restaurant in Laveen with only takeout and delivery options available.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2020Arizona reports 6,058 new coronavirus cases, 54 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 6,058 new coronavirus cases and 54 additional deaths, while the state’s hospitals are dealing with record numbers of COVID-19 patients.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2020Hilton opens new hotel in Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District
A new Hilton hotel near the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale is now open for business, the company announced Tuesday.
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GENERAL NEWS | Dec 23, 2020Here are 10 of the best Christmas commercials of all time
We’ve rounded up our favorite Christmas commercials — the ones that have stuck with us through the years and fill our hearts with joy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 81-year-old Glendale man with cognitive condition
A Silver Alert was canceled Tuesday night after an 81-year-old man returned home, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2020Pit bull now up for adoption after surviving vicious attack
A 2-year-old pit bull named Billy has been put up for adoption at Arizona Animal Welfare League after surviving a vicious attack.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2020Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots largest since start of pandemic
The Arizona Lottery said the Mega Millions and Powerball have a $651 million combined jackpot, the largest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2020Arizona gas prices staying low as Christmas holiday nears
Drivers across Arizona hitting the road for Christmas will see gas prices 60 cents lower than this time last year after the state-wide average fell to $2.20.
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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.