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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2020Postal Service cuts already being felt in Arizona, raise election fears
Spoiled medication and missing rent checks are just some of the problems that Arizonans have seen as a result of recent postal system changes, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said during a grilling Friday of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2020Arizona Department of Transportation releases crash figures from 2019
Arizona Department of Transportation released crash figures from 2019 that show the most common type of multi-vehicle accidents were rear-end crashes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2020Arizona reports 996 new coronavirus cases, 68 more deaths
Arizona reported 996 new coronavirus cases and 68 deaths on Friday, bringing the state's documented totals to 197,895 COVID-19 infections and 4,756 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2020Greater Phoenix Chamber unveils economic recovery dashboard
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has created a new dashboard tailored for businesses looking to recover from the effects the coronavirus has had on the economy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 22, 2020North portion of Tempe Town Lake reopens Saturday after derailment
All areas on the north side of Tempe Town Lake that had been closed due to the July 29 train derailment will be accessible to both park and lake users.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020ASU police searching for sexual assault suspect after campus incident
The Arizona State University Police Department is searching for a man in connection to a sexual assault that took place at a residential hall Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children’s Hospital raises record $1.9 million
The Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children’s Hospital raised a record $1.9 million throughout the week through efforts with KTAR News and Arizona Sports.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020AEA to Ducey: Ensure student safety with statewide school COVID-19 plan
The Arizona Education Association sent a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey calling for him to implement a statewide plan regarding school safety.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020
Arizona clears 90,000 unemployment claims flagged for fraud by DES
About 90,000 Arizona unemployment claims that were held up because of suspected fraud have been approved, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020Q&A with Arizona’s top health official on dashboards, in-person learning
Arizona's top health official said Friday the lag time in data for the state's schools and businesses dashboards helps ensure accurate information and discussed in-person learning, which resumed in select districts this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020With weak monsoon, Arizona wildfires are unusually active for August
An impotent monsoon season has left Arizona susceptible to wildfires. Here’s a look at the notable ongoing fire activity and its impact.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020Police investigating after body of young man found in Phoenix canal
The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a canal near 32nd and Dunlap avenues on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020
Arizona reports 619 new coronavirus cases, 4 more deaths
Arizona reported 619 new coronavirus cases and four more deaths on Friday, bringing the state's documented totals to 196,899 COVID-19 infections and 4,688 deaths.