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CRONKITE NEWS | Oct 14, 2020COVID-19, faltering economy cited as border numbers plummet for 2020
The number of migrants apprehended at the southern border fell sharply in fiscal 2020, a drop analysts attribute in large part fears of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic havoc left in its wake.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2020Arizona state Rep. Lorenzo Sierra leaves hospital after coronavirus battle
Arizona state Rep. Lorenzo Sierra left the hospital Wednesday after battling coronavirus over the last week and a half, according to his wife.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2020Majority of Phoenix residents view police department favorably, poll finds
A new poll from OH Predictive Insights found that a majority of Phoenix residents have a positive opinion of the city's police department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2020Sky Harbor ranked the best major airport in America by JD Power
Phoenix's international gateway received the top spot for major airports in the latest round of airport surveys by J.D. Power.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2020Arizona reports 902 new coronavirus cases, 5 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 902 new coronavirus cases and five more deaths on Wednesday, putting the state's totals at 227,635 COVID-19 infections and 5,772 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2020Maricopa County Home & Garden show returns to WestWorld this weekend
The Maricopa County Home and Garden show will feature hundreds of home improvement, landscaping and design products and services.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2020Four Peaks Brewing Company goes virtual for annual Oktoberfest
Four Peaks Brewing Company's annual Oktoberfest event will be hosted virtually this weekend with local band performances, trivia and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020$2.1 million lottery ticket sold at metro Phoenix grocery store
Check your lottery numbers because a ticket worth $2.1 million was sold Saturday at a metro Phoenix grocery store and has yet to be claimed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020American Airlines adds 2 flights between Phoenix, Mexico beach towns
Beaches in Mexico just got a little easier to reach from Phoenix after American Airlines added nonstop seasonal flights to two winter destinations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Arizona reports 683 new coronavirus cases, 8 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 683 new coronavirus cases and eight more deaths on Tuesday, putting the state's totals at 226,734 COVID-19 infections and 5,767 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Valleywise Health hosting virtual gala to raise funds for new projects
KTAR’s Community Spotlight is shining a light on the care that Valleywise Health Foundation provides to patients in the local community with support from Arizona Central Credit Union.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Find fall events in metro Phoenix with the KTAR News 92.3 FM map
From haunted houses to pumpkin patches to trick-or-treating, here is a list of fall events happening in the metro Phoenix area this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Mesa police arrest suspect accused of going on 4-day crime spree
Mesa police have arrested a suspect accused of going on a crime spree that lasted four days, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park hosting Halloween event
Trick-or-treaters have the opportunity to celebrate Halloween in the midst of lions, tigers and bears at Wildlife World Zoo Aquarium & Safari Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Drive-in concerts at Arizona State Fairgrounds start on Friday night
The Arizona State Fairgrounds is hosting its first two drive-in concerts on Friday and Saturday nights, with Tower of Power and Third Eye Blind playing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Roberta McCain, mother of late Arizona senator, dies at age 108
Roberta McCain, who attended her son's memorial services two years ago, has died at age 108, according to her daughter-in-law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020The Churchill reopens its doors in Phoenix after coronavirus closure
Downtown Phoenix marketplace The Churchill reopened its doors to the public on Friday after closing because of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Trader Joe’s to open Queen Creek location at mall Friday
Neighborhood grocery chain Trader Joe's is set to broaden its reach in metro Phoenix this week, unveiling a store in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Arizona reports no additional coronavirus deaths, 475 new cases
Arizona health officials reported 475 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths on Monday, putting the state's totals at 226,050 COVID-19 infections and 5,759 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 9-11
From a rise in Arizona coronavirus numbers not being unexpected to the FBI searching for suspects in a 25-year-old case, here are some of the biggest stories from this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Uber driver arrested after injuring passenger in Mesa
Authorities arrested an Uber driver after he allegedly threatened to spray passengers with a can of disinfectant and attempted to shoot them with a firearm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020
Trump signs law addressing murdered, missing Native Americans
President Donald Trump signed Savanna’s Act on Saturday, a law that helps police track, solve and prevent crimes for missing and murdered Native Americans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Multiple overnight shootings in Phoenix leave 3 men dead
Two shootings overnight in Phoenix left three men dead, one injured and one arrested as police continue to investigate both unrelated incidents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Arizona reports 597 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths on Sunday
Arizona health authorities reported 597 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths on Sunday morning, brining the statewide case total to 225,575.