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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Excessive heat warning issued for metro Phoenix for Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Phoenix on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to reach 109 degrees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Chemical explosion at Arizona State research lab injures 3 people
Three people were injured during a routine cleaning of an Arizona State University research lab after a workbox became overpressurized.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Phoenix Union High School District to stay with remote learning rest of 2020
The superintendent of the Phoenix Union High School District said Monday students at the 21 campuses will remain in remote learning until next year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Courthouse guard wounded in Phoenix drive-by shooting; suspect detained
A security guard was wounded Tuesday in a drive-by shooting outside a federal court building in downtown Phoenix, and a suspect was later detained.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Arizona man apparently drowns in Salt River after jumping in off rocks
A young Arizona man apparently drowned in the Salt River on Monday afternoon after jumping in from rocks, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020APS extends halt on past-due disconnects through end of year
The biggest electric utility in Arizona announced Tuesday it would extend a promise to not turn off customer power for nonpayment through the end of the year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Arizona reports 484 new coronavirus cases, 22 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 484 new coronavirus cases and 22 more deaths Tuesday, putting the state's totals at 209,209 infections and 5,344 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Arizona state senator launches effort for statewide Indigenous People’s Day
Arizona state Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai has launched an effort to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Development group plans to demolish, build new Peoria medical campus
First Service Medical will demolish the abandoned construction project next month and build a new medical campus north of Peoria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Arizona firefighters, National Guard head to fight West Coast wildfires
Arizona firefighters and members of the National Guard are heading to California and Oregon to fight raging wildfires along the West Coast.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2020Deaf students at Arizona school learn virtually, but not without obstacles
As students return to Arizona classrooms amid the coronavirus pandemic, those who are part of the deaf and hard of hearing community face unique challenges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2020Phoenix motorcycle officer nearly struck by vehicle during traffic stop
The Phoenix Police Department is searching for a suspect who reportedly tried to run over a motorcycle officer during a traffic stop on Monday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2020Arizona poll shows Joe Biden increases lead over Donald Trump
Democratic challenger Joe Biden has pulled ahead of President Donald Trump by double figures in a Phoenix-based poll of likely Arizona voters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2020Arizona reports no coronavirus deaths with 213 new cases
Arizona health officials reported no coronavirus deaths on Monday with 213 new cases, putting the state's totals at 208,725 infections and 5,322 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2020Phoenix police shoot 2 teenage suspects during nighttime incident
Police in Phoenix said two officers shot two teenage vehicle theft suspects, who have been hospitalized with serious injuries, on Sunday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2020COVID-19 highlighted ignored nursing home issues, new research shows
New research by a University of Arizona professor says the coronavirus has highlighted longstanding issues within nursing homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2020Avondale’s Billy Moore Days turn virtual for annual celebration
Avondale's annual Billy Moore Days event will take place Oct. 12-17. It will feature a virtual parade as well as other activities during the event.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2020UArizona researchers find minimal difference in hand-drying methods
UArizona researchers studied more than 300 studies to determine if drying your hands with an air dryer or paper towel is more effective.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Sept. 11-13
From affordable cities to rent to condos quickly selling in downtown Phoenix, here are the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 2020Kamala Harris speaks virtually with Arizona Latino business group
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris spoke virtually with local Latino business owners during a campaign event on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 13, 202014-year-old boy pronounced dead following shooting in Phoenix
A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed during an incident on Saturday near the intersection of Thunderbird Road and 31st Avenue.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Sep 13, 2020Arizona reports 384 new coronavirus cases, 7 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 384 new coronavirus cases and 7 deaths Sunday, putting the state's totals at 208,512 infections and 5,322 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 2020Shooting at motel balcony in Phoenix leaves 1 dead
A 42-year-old Phoenix man died Saturday morning after being shot on the balcony of a motel near Interstate 17 and Greenway Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 12, 20203 Arizona cities among 25 most affordable for renters living alone
Three Arizona cities were recently ranked by SmartAsset as being among 25 of the most affordable locations for renters living alone.