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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2020MCSO detention officer killed in highway accident near Phoenix
A Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detention officer died in a highway accident Tuesday, the agency said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2020No freeway closures planned in metro Phoenix over Thanksgiving weekend
No freeway closures or restrictions are planned in the metro Phoenix area over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 25, 2020Ducey urges local retailers to enforce virus mitigation through holidays
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey urged local businesses to take appropriate precautions to protect staff and shoppers from the coronavirus this holiday season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2020Chandler police arrest suspect wanted in disappearance, death of woman
Chandler police arrested a suspect believed to be connected to the disappearance and death of a woman who was found earlier in November, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2020Gov. Doug Ducey says he wants schools to remain open in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey believes Arizona's schools should remain open for in-person learning, despite the state's recent rise in coronavirus cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2020Gov. Doug Ducey says there are no plans to shut down Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey said Arizona has not shut down during the coronavirus pandemic and that was not on the table.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2020
Arizona reports 4,544 new coronavirus cases, 51 additional deaths
Arizona reported 4,544 new coronavirus cases and 51 more deaths on Tuesday, putting the state's totals at 306,868 COVID-19 infections and 6,515 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2020DUI task forces to set up in Phoenix area for Thanksgiving weekend
The coronavirus pandemic has changed Thanksgiving break plans for many, but DUI task forces will still be on the job at sobriety checkpoints set up across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2020Town of Gilbert launches discounted recreation program for residents
The Town of Gilbert is launching a discounted recreation program where residents will receive 50% off a wide variety of programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2020Chandler Police Department utilizes grant funding for traffic safety
The Chandler Police Department will utilize more than $230,000 from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to fund traffic safety programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2020Scottsdale teen activist nominated for Time-Nickelodeon Kid of the Year
A Scottsdale teenager has made the cut as a finalist for Time magazine and Nickelodeon’s Kid of the Year, the sponsors announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2020Crash stops traffic heading into metro Phoenix on I-10 near Chandler
Traffic heading into metro Phoenix from the south was halted for several hours Monday after a crash on Interstate 10 at Riggs Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2020Arizona reports 2,659 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
Arizona reported 2,659 new coronavirus cases and no deaths on Monday, putting the state's totals at 302,324 COVID-19 infections and 6,464 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2020El Mirage police shoot driver accused of trying to run them over
Police in a suburb west of Phoenix shot a man they said tried to run over officers during a traffic stop of another vehicle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2020Get festive with the 2020 KTAR News holiday events map
From drive-thru light shows to pop-up ice skating rinks, here's a list of holiday-themed events taking place in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2020Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum reopening next month
Both the Mesa Arts Center and Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum are set to reopen their doors after shutting down in March in response to the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2020
Border Patrol agents arrest 4 on human smuggling charges in Arizona
Border Patrol agents arrested four men for human smuggling and illegally entering the country on Tuesday, according to an agency release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Nov. 20-22
From rescued puppies to rising coronavirus cases, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2020Thanksgiving week brings cooler temperatures to Phoenix
For those planning to host their Thanksgiving celebrations outside, the weather is expected to be in the 70's for most of the week in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2020Payson helicopter base expected to be completed by 2022 fire season
The U.S. Forest Service awarded a contract to construct a permanent helicopter base on the Payson Ranger District to improve responses to wildfires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2020Phoenix Sky Harbor offers tips for Thanksgiving travel amid pandemic
Phoenix Sky Harbor is advising travelers over Thanksgiving to arrive at least two hours prior to departure time and be sure to bring a face covering.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2020Arizona reports 4,331 new coronavirus cases, 7 additional deaths
Arizona health authorities reported 4,331 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths on Sunday, putting the state's totals at 299,665 cases and 6,464 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2020Community health centers struggle to serve and survive during coronavirus
Community health centers across the country are struggling to stay open with declining patient visits and other threats to funding streams amid coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2020Arizona reports 3,638 new coronavirus cases, 30 additional deaths
Arizona health authorities on Saturday reported 3,638 new coronavirus cases with 30 additional deaths on Saturday morning.