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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2020Maricopa County launches home detention for low-level DUI offenders
Maricopa County's justice system announced the launch of a home detention program for low-level DUI offenders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 26, 2020Arizona reports 187 new coronavirus cases, 104 additional deaths
Arizona reported 187 new coronavirus cases and 104 more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 199,459 COVID-19 infections and 4,896 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2020Navajo Nation VP Lizer expresses support for Trump in RNC speech
Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer expressed his support for President Donald Trump during his speech on the second night of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2020Surprise police arrest man suspected of 1st-degree murder in wife’s death
Surprise Police Department officers on Monday arrested a 60-year-old man suspected in the first-degree murder of his wife.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2020Evacuation order issued for residents near wildfire east of Phoenix area
An evacuation order was issued Tuesday after the Griffin Fire east of the Phoenix area burned through another 8,000-plus acres overnight.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2020MCSO finds Apache Lake boater’s body; search continues for missing man
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies have found the body of a woman and are searching for another boater who went missing Saturday night at Apache Lake following a flash flood.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 20202 years after his death, John McCain honored by family, Arizona politicians
Two years to the day from his death, longtime U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona was remembered Tuesday by family members and state political leaders from both parties.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2020Arizona reports 859 new coronavirus cases, 21 more deaths
Arizona reported 859 new coronavirus cases and 21 more deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 199,273 COVID-19 infections and 4,792 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 20202-story Phoenix apartment building goes up in flames
A two-story apartment fire in central Phoenix sent huge plumes of black smoke into the air early Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 25, 2020Scottsdale plans $40M sports park project, takes public comments
The city of Scottsdale is moving forward on plans to build a $40 million sports park project and is taking public comments to discuss the next steps.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020These Arizona businesses allowed to reopen regardless of COVID-19 metrics
Here are the Arizona gyms, bars, theaters, water parks and tubing businesses that had their applications to reopen approved by the state, regardless of COVID-19 benchmarks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020Grand Canyon, other Arizona NPS areas offering free admission Tuesday
Admission to the Grand Canyon and other National Park Service areas in Arizona will be free Tuesday in celebration of the service's 104th birthday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020Containment grows on 2 lightning-caused wildfires east of Phoenix area
Evacuation orders were lifted Monday as containment grew on two wildfires sparked by lightning east of the Phoenix area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020UArizona touts diversity of new students as fall semester begins
The University of Arizona touted the diversity of its new students as it kicked off the fall semester on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020Phoenix police arrest 4 on assault charges at downtown protest
Police in Phoenix arrested four protesters Sunday during a civil rights march at the department's downtown headquarters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020Arizona reports zero new coronavirus deaths, 311 additional cases
Arizona reported zero new coronavirus deaths and 311 additional cases on Monday, bringing the state's documented totals to 198,414 COVID-19 infections and 4,771 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020Former Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona among Republicans endorsing Biden
Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona announced Monday he was crossing party lines to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020Excessive heat warning to take effect in Phoenix beginning Monday
An excessive heat warning will take effect Monday and will be in place through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 24, 2020UArizona using $1M donation to bolster nursing simulation training
UArizona will be using a seven-figure donation from two alumni to enhance simulation capabilities at its nursing colleges in Phoenix, Gilbert and Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Aug. 21-23
Coronavirus cases decline and a military base that could be used for economic development highlight some of the biggest stories in Arizona over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2020SpringHill Suites opens 88-room location in Goodyear
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Goodyear features Queen and King Suites. It's located on Bullard Avenue just north of Interstate 10.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2020
Republican National Convention will feature 3 Arizona speakers
Mary Ann Mendoza and Carl and Marsha Mueller are among the speakers that are scheduled to appear at this week's Republican National Convention.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2020Multiple wildfires burning more than 60,000 acres combined in Arizona
Seven active fires have charred more than 60,000 acres across Arizona. The Griffin Fire and Salt Fire were caused by lightning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2020Arizona reports 207 new coronavirus cases, 15 more deaths
Arizona reported 207 new coronavirus cases and 15 deaths on Sunday, bringing the state's documented totals to 198,103 COVID-19 infections and 4,771 deaths.