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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2020Arizona reports 742 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 742 new coronavirus cases and three deaths Sunday, putting the state's totals at 231,149 COVID-19 cases and 5,827 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2020Goodyear named Best City for Business by Arizona Chamber of Commerce
Goodyear was named the recipient of the second-annual Arizona Chamber of Commerce's Best City for Business award on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 18, 2020ASU Police Department receives funding for zero-emission motorcycles
Members of ASU's Police Department will soon have access to two additional zero emission electric motorcycles, according to a university release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Harkins Theatres offering private movie party theater rentals
The theatre will host private movie screenings for up to 20 guests starting at $99, allowing people to book an auditorium and choose from a list of movies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Two Arizona dogs are finalists for shelter makeover contest
The two are part of the Dirty Dogs Contest, a competition showcasing transformations animal shelters and rescues provide to pups who need it most.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Horse Fire near Prescott grows to 8,950 acres, remains 0% contained
The Horse Fire burning near Prescott that forced the evacuation of the Crown King community grew slightly to 8,950 acres as of Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Man killed in shooting outside Phoenix business; police seek suspect
Phoenix Police are looking for a suspect after a man was killed in a shooting outside of a Phoenix business on Friday night, according to a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Police searching for suspect after 7 people found shot at Mesa parking lot
The Mesa Police Department is investigating a shooting at a Mesa parking lot Friday night that left four children and three adults hurt.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 76-year-old man who suffers from dementia
A silver alert was canceled on Saturday morning after a 76-year-old man who suffers from dementia was located, according to a release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Arizona reports 921 new coronavirus cases, 18 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 921 new coronavirus cases and 18 deaths Saturday, putting the state's totals at 230,407 COVID-19 cases and 5,824 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 17, 2020Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey: Senate should confirm Barrett ‘without delay’
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and fellow Republican Gov. of Texas Gregg Abbott wrote in an op-ed Friday that Judge Amy Coney Barrett should be confirmed quickly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020Wildfire near Prescott grows to 8,300 acres, remains 0% contained
A wildfire burning north of Phoenix grew from 3,500 acres to 8,300 acres on Friday and was 0% contained as of 6 p.m., according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020KTAR, Arizona Sports to broadcast Bully Free AZ program on Tuesday
The "Bully Free AZ" simulcast on Tuesday will give parents and kids tips on how to identify and help solve the issue of bullying in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020Arizona reports 738 new coronavirus cases, 17 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 738 new coronavirus cases and 17 more deaths on Friday, putting the state's totals at 229,486 COVID-19 infections and 5,806 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020Weekend drivers to contend with Loop 202 closures near Phoenix Sky Harbor
The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers to prepare for closures on the Loop 202 near Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020ASU health expert: ‘I am concerned’ about rising COVID-19 numbers
An ASU health expert expressed worry about rising COVID-19 numbers, saying the trend is reminiscent of early summer conditions that preceded a spike in cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 16, 2020
Ducey allocates $500,000 to expand access to small learning communities
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey allocated funds to expand the state’s efforts to increase access to small learning community opportunities for students.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2020Armed robbery suspect in custody after shooting involving Phoenix police
An armed robbery suspect was in custody after a shooting involving Phoenix police on Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2020Suburban Phoenix HOA orders removal of Black Lives Matter sign
A Glendale woman hung a hand-painted Black Lives Matter sign on her home in July to show her support for the movement and its demands for justice. Then, her homeowners association ordered it removed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2020Arizona polls of likely voters favor Invest in Ed, legalized marijuana
Two polls of likely Arizona voters each found that more than half would vote to raise taxes on the state's rich to fund education and also legalize marijuana for recreational use.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2020Pompeo eyes return of nonessential travel between Arizona, Mexico
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said while there is no hard date when nonessential travel between Arizona and Mexico will resume during the coronavirus pandemic, he is hopeful restrictions will ease in the coming weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2020Arizona reports 1,113 new coronavirus cases, 17 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 1,113 new coronavirus cases and 17 more deaths on Thursday, putting the state's totals at 228,748 COVID-19 infections and 5,789 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2020
Arizona Secretary of State does not expect final results on election night
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs says historic voter turnout and post-election processes will cause delays in releasing the final results.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 15, 2020Interim Tempe Police Chief Glover to be sworn in at city council meeting
Interim Tempe Police Chief Jeff Glover will take an oath and be sworn into office during Thursday’s Tempe City Council meeting.