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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2020Low-income Arizona families’ Cox internet speed to take jump this week
Low-income families in Arizona will get a boost in their internet speed starting Friday, under an agreement between public schools and Cox Communications.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2020Arizona reports record 12,314 new coronavirus cases, 23 more deaths
Arizona reported a record 12,314 new coronavirus cases and 23 additional deaths on Tuesday, putting the state's totals at 378,157 COVID-19 infections and 6,973 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2020Maricopa County court suspends civil jury trials in COVID safety measure
Maricopa County Superior Court is suspending civil jury trials through February and limiting the number of criminal jury trials as a means to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2020Nearly 600 miles of Phoenix streets received pavement treatment in 2020
The city of Phoenix reported on Monday its most expansive paving season in history, resurfacing a record-breaking 590 miles of city streets this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2020Navajo program distributes reservation coal to heat tribal homes
For the fifth straight year, the Community Heating Resource Program (CHRP) is helping Navajo residents stay warm through fall and winter months by distributing coal for free from the Navajo Mine – one ton at a time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020Cindy McCain calls on Americans to bridge political divide in op-ed piece
Cindy McCain penned a column for CNN Monday calling for Americans to come together and bridge the political divide following a divisive election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020Kyrsten Sinema’s veterans mental health support bill signed into law
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s veterans mental health services bill, the Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act was signed into law on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020Paradise Valley school district superintendent resigns due to threats
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Jesse Welsh during a special meeting on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020Arizona reports 1,567 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
Arizona reported 1,567 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths on Monday, putting the state's totals at 365,843 COVID-19 infections and 6,950 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020Silver Alert canceled for Glendale man with memory problems
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday after a missing Glendale man who has memory issues was found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020
Flags to fly at half-staff on Arizona state buildings to honor Pearl Harbor
Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags at all Arizona state buildings to fly half-staff Monday in observance of the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020ASU names Nancy Gonzales executive vice president, university provost
Arizona State University has named Nancy Gonzales as its next executive vice president and university provost, the school announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2020UArizona team tracking foodborne illnesses now traces COVID contacts
Team members used to track local outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. Now they’re tackling a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million people across the globe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2020Arizona House, Senate shut down for a week due to coronavirus concerns
The Arizona House of Representatives and Senate will close for a week starting Monday due to coronavirus concerns, state officials say.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 4-6
From freeway closures to surging coronavirus cases, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2020Phoenix police investigating after body found near Washington Park
Phoenix police are investigating after a man's body was found Saturday morning in the area of 23rd Avenue and Ocotillo Road near Washington Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 20202 killed, 3 injured in rollover crash in Phoenix on Interstate 17
A rollover crash crash left two people dead and three others injured on Interstate 17 near the Loop 303 exit on Saturday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2020
Arizona reports 5,376 new coronavirus cases, 25 additional deaths
Arizona health authorities on Sunday reported 5,376 new coronavirus cases, with 25 additional deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2020Array of new tenants coming to 3 East Valley shopping centers
People in the East Valley have a few more places to shop as several new tenants recently opened or will open early next year at three shopping centers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2020Grimaldi’s opens satellite kitchen in Scottsdale for delivery, carryout
Grimaldi's Pizzeria has opened a new satellite kitchen in Scottsdale, offering the same menu as dine-in restaurants but with a fully contactless experience.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2020
Multi-vehicle collision in west Phoenix kills 1, sends 3 to hospital
A crash involving two vehicles Saturday evening in west Phoenix killed one person and sent three others to the hospital, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2020Phoenix police seek information after 43-year-old man found dead
Phoenix police are seeking information after a man was found shot to death near Interstate 17 and Glendale Avenue just before 1 a.m. on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2020Phoenix Fire Department rescues injured woman from South Mountain
The Phoenix Fire Department was called to a mountain rescue of an adult female hiker at South Mountain on Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 5, 2020Multiple Loop 101 ramps in North Phoenix to close for two months
Several ramps on the Loop 101 at Seventh and 19th avenues in north Phoenix are scheduled to close for two months as part of a widening project.