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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2020Goodyear firefighters to run marathon in honor of fallen firefighter
Goodyear firefighters run the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., each year, but this year they're running at home in honor of a fallen firefighter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Brush fire closes both directions of Interstate 17 north of Phoenix
A brush fire closed both directions of Interstate 17 north of Phoenix on Monday afternoon for about two hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Banner Health opens hospital in Chandler, first new one since 2010
Banner Health opened a hospital in Chandler on Monday, the first new one for Arizona’s largest health care provider since 2010.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Loop 202 closed at Interstate 10 after crash involving cement mixer
Westbound traffic on Loop 202 was shut down at Interstate 10 in Phoenix on Monday for about five hours because of a crash involving a cement mixer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Teen accused of attempted armed robbery at Phoenix grocery store
Phoenix police detained a 14-year-old boy accused of firing shots while he tried to a rob a grocery store with customers inside.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Arizona reports 666 new coronavirus cases, 1 additional death
Arizona health officials reported 666 new coronavirus cases and one more death on Monday, putting the state's totals at 248,139 COVID-19 infections and 5,982 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Wrong-way driver collides with motorcycle rider on Phoenix freeway
A wrong-way accident on a Phoenix freeway left a motorcycle rider hospitalized with life-threatening injuries late Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2020Phoenix introduces 2 pedestrian scramble intersections downtown
The city of Phoenix introduced 2 pedestrian scramble intersections downtown, which are designed to improve mobility in high traffic areas.
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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.