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CRONKITE NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Arizona National Guard, local law enforcement brace for Election Night
National and local law enforcement agencies are preparing to respond in case civil disturbances break out after Tuesday’s elections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2020Peoria police searching for missing endangered man
The Peoria Police Department is searching for missing 35-year-old Danny Lara, who was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 1.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2020
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 30-Nov. 1
From rising coronavirus cases to clarifying guidelines, here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 20202 Arizonans among 60 people charged in $300M telemarketing scam
Sixty people have been charged in a widespread magazine telemarketing scam that authorities say netted $300 million from more than 150,000 elderly people.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2020Arizona reports 1,527 new coronavirus cases, two additional deaths
Arizona health authorities reported 1,527 new coronavirus cases and two additional coronavirus deaths in the state on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2020Chandler Fire Department hosting holiday toy drive for local kids
The Chandler Fire Department is hoping to brighten the holiday season for local kids in need this year with its annual holiday toy drive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2020Arizona tourism spending remains down due to coronavirus
The Arizona Office of Tourism reported Friday that spending by visitors for the year is down by $10 billion compared to 2019.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 20202 killed, DPS trooper injured after car hits patrol vehicle
Two people have been killed and a Department of Public Safety trooper was hurt after a car collided with a patrol vehicle on Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2020Police search for suspect in early morning Phoenix shooting
Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting at an empty Phoenix warehouse Saturday morning that left two injured and one in critical condition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2020AG Brnovich investigates Gov. Ducey over illegal electioneering claims
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has opened an investigation into whether Gov. Doug Ducey violated state law while on a call with business leaders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2020Arizona reports 1,901 new coronavirus cases, 45 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 1,901 new coronavirus cases and 45 more deaths on Saturday, putting the state's totals at 245,946 COVID-19 infections and 5,979 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2020Phoenix Fire Department battles early morning fire in abandoned building
Fire crews rushed to save an abandoned building engulfed in flames early on Saturday morning near 39th Avenue and Camelback Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2020Toyota donates $200k to aid Phoenix-area students’ virtual learning
Toyota USA Foundation announced it is donating $150,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley and $50,000 to the Tempe Impacting Education Foundation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Mesa High School lowers in-person learning days amid COVID-19 cases
Mesa High School announced Friday it is transitioning from a five-day modified in-person model to only two days due to coronavirus cases and area data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 84-year-old Surprise man found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Friday evening for an 84-year-old Surprise man that was found safe, according to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Arizona’s health and education leaders clarify school benchmark confusion
AZDHS Director Dr. Cara Christ and top schools official Kathy Hoffman released a statement about a communication breakdown between the organizations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Tucson Border Patrol arrest 2 for drug smuggling at immigration checkpoint
Two U.S. citizens were arrested Wednesday night for attempted drug smuggling in southern Arizona, U.S Customs and Border Protection announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Arizona reports 1,565 new coronavirus cases, 16 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 1,565 new coronavirus cases and 16 more deaths on Friday, putting the state's totals at 244,045 COVID-19 infections and 5,934 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Ongoing Loop 101 widening project to hinder weekend drivers
Weekend drivers will face closures in the North Valley on Loop 101 and restrictions if they're heading to Tucson, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020US border agents seize remote control car used to transport meth
U.S. Border Patrol agents suspect people were using a remote control car and rope to bring packages of methamphetamine across the border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 30, 2020Phoenix Fire Department provides Halloween safety advice
The spookiest time of the year is upon us again with countless trick-or-treaters hitting the streets of America this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2020
Motorcycle rider dies after collision on Phoenix street
A young motorcycle rider died after colliding with a car on a Phoenix street Wednesday night, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2020Arizona COVID-19 metrics rise again, but dashboard stages don’t change
COVID-19 metrics remain on the rise in multiple Arizona counties, but they haven't affected the classifications in the state’s school and business dashboards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 29, 2020Arizona reports 1,315 new coronavirus cases, 13 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 1,315 new coronavirus cases and 13 more deaths on Thursday, putting the state's totals at 242,480 COVID-19 infections and 5,918 fatalities.