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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.
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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.