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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 16, 2020Former assistant will be appointed interim Scottsdale police chief
Former Scottsdale Assistant Chief Jeff Walther will be appointed the interim chief when Alan Rodbell retires this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 16, 2020Arizona wildfire season primarily claimed acreage, not structures or lives
Despite burning nearly 955,000 acres, the Arizona wildfire season did not claim many structures or lives compared to other Western states.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Nov. 13-15
From winter road closures to surging coronavirus metrics, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2020
Navajo Nation implements new stay-at-home order as virus cases surge
The Navajo Nation will implement a new three week stay-at-home lockdown order on Monday to curb rising coronavirus cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2020Creighton receives approval to launch physical therapy program in Phoenix
Creighton's physical therapy program for its Phoenix campus has been approved by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2020Arizona reports 2,383 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths
Arizona reported 2,383 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths on Sunday, pushing the state's totals to 273,053 COVID-19 infections and 6,300 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2020Southern Arizona’s Biosphere 2 reopens for walking tours
Southern Arizona's Biosphere 2 has reopened to the public this week for in-person tours after eight months of modified operations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2020Peoria temporarily relaxes outdoor patio restrictions amid coronavirus
The city of Peoria will allow restaurants and bars to expand outdoor seating patios in an effort to help local establishments amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2020Navajo Nation uses coronavirus relief to expand internet access
The Navajo Nation on Thursday marked the completion of new equipment that will enhance internet access to the Chinle and Tsaile/Wheatfields area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2020Arizona reports 3,476 new coronavirus cases, 43 more deaths
Arizona reported 3,476 new coronavirus cases and 43 more deaths on Saturday, pushing the state's totals to 273,053 COVID-19 infections and 6,300 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2020Mesa police arrest alleged serial bank robber, FBI says
The Mesa Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with multiple bank robberies in Arizona and Utah, the FBI said in a press release Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2020ADOT to begin closing select state routes Monday as winter draws near
State Routes 473 and State Route 366 will close on Monday, with other impending closures coming in December, due to the approaching winter months.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2020Special education Phoenix teacher wins Gaydos & Chad award
A Valley teacher who extends her duties beyond her special education classroom has earned <i>KTAR News 92.3 FM Gaydos & Chad's</i> Pay Tribute to a Teacher award for November.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2020Sen. Martha McSally concedes Arizona race, congratulates Mark Kelly
More than a week after the contest was called by major outlets on Election Day, Sen. Martha McSally conceded in her race against Democrat Mark Kelly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2020Eastbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway in Mesa reopens after crash
The eastbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway was shut down in Mesa for more than four hours after a crash on Friday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2020
Arizona reports 3,015 new coronavirus cases, adds 17 deaths
Arizona reported 3,015 new coronavirus cases and 17 more deaths on Friday, pushing the state's totals to 269,577 COVID-19 infections and 6,257 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2020Suspect in serious condition after being shot by 2 Phoenix officers
A suspect was in serious condition Friday after being shot by two Phoenix police officers, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2020Multiple closures on Loop 101, Loop 202 to hinder Valley weekend drivers
Portions of Loop 101, Loop 202 and Interstate 17 will be closed for improvement projects and will hinder Valley weekend drivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2020
As remaining ballots dwindle, Biden maintains lead over Trump in Arizona
President-elect Joe Biden continued to maintain his lead over Republican President Donald Trump in Arizona by 11,434 votes on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2020
Mesa police increase reward to $40K for shooter who killed toddler
Mesa police have increased the reward for information that leads to the arrest of a shooter who killed a toddler and wounded several people in Mesa last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2020Silver Alert canceled for missing 65-year-old Glendale woman
A Silver Alert issued Thursday was canceled Saturday night for 65-year-old Susie D. Smiley who was last seen leaving her home earlier in the week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2020Phoenix Union stops fall sports, delays winter sports with rising virus metrics
The Phoenix Union High School District will formally end fall sports season and delay the start of the winter sports season as coronavirus cases rise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2020Top Arizona health official offers tips to slow virus spread during holidays
Arizona's top public health official is offering suggestions to help slow the spread of coronavirus during the upcoming holiday season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 12, 2020Scottsdale woman found safe, Silver Alert canceled
A Scottsdale woman with memory issues who had been missing for over a day was found safe early Friday, canceling a Silver Alert.