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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2020Arizona adjusts reporting, adds 1,753 coronavirus cases, 38 deaths
With a warning about higher numbers because of advances in testing, Arizona health authorities reported 1,753 new coronavirus cases and 38 additional deaths on Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2020Report: Prop 208 could hurt economy in long run; supporters disagree
A new report says Prop 208, the Invest in Education initiative, could hurt Arizona’s economy in the long run, but its supporters say otherwise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2020Greenlee County in Arizona reports zero active coronavirus cases
Greenlee County in southeastern Arizona reported zero active coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2020ITT Tech students in Arizona to receive millions in loan relief
The settlement secures $7.8 million in debt relief for ITT Technical Institute students in Arizona who fell victim to predatory loans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Red Mountain High School in Mesa reports 3 coronavirus cases
Red Mountain High School said two students and one adult working with an athletic program have tested positive for coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Ivanka Trump touts father’s record at event with Doug Ducey in Phoenix
White House Senior Adviser Ivanka Trump touted her father's policies and their impact on Arizona during an event with Gov. Doug Ducey in Phoenix on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Suspect identified, charged in drive-by shooting at Phoenix courthouse
A suspect who was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting outside a federal court building in downtown Phoenix that left a security guard wounded was identified Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Police book husband of missing Phoenix woman on murder charge
Police have arrested the husband of a Phoenix woman who has been missing for more than a week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Arizona reports 695 new coronavirus cases, 27 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 695 new coronavirus cases and 27 more deaths Wednesday, putting the state's totals at 209,907 infections and 5,371 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Mark Kelly doubles lead on Martha McSally in Senate race poll
Democratic challenger Mark Kelly has opened a double-figure lead over incumbent Sen. Martha McSally in a poll of likely Arizona voters released Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2020Pima County recommends skipping most traditional Halloween activities
Tucson-area health officials are recommending residents skip most traditional Halloween activities this year to limit the spread of coronavirus.
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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.