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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2020Arizona health expert: School leaders risk voter fallout if metrics ignored
The former director of the Arizona health department believes electoral incentives will motivate school leaders to follow metrics for in-person learning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2020Loop 101 closures, North Valley restrictions to affect weekend traffic
Closures along and near the Loop 101 and improvement projects in the North Valley will affect drivers this weekend, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2020Arizona Humane Society, Gilbert Police rescue more than 220 rabbits
Arizona Humane Society and Gilbert Police rescued 227 rabbits this week from the residence of a repeat animal cruelty offender.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020Jerry Sheridan expands lead over Joe Arpaio in Maricopa County primary
Jerry Sheridan expanded his lead Thursday over Joe Arpaio in the Republican primary race for Maricopa County Sheriff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020Here’s what Arizona recommends if schools have coronavirus cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services announced guidelines for schools to take if students or staff members contract coronavirus or are symptomatic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020Arizona announces school benchmarks for in-person learning
Arizona health officials released much-anticipated benchmarks Thursday on how schools will be able to open for in-person instruction this academic year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020
Arizona political leaders react to Ducey, Trump White House meeting
Arizona political leaders reacted to Gov. Doug Ducey meeting with President Donald Trump Wednesday, where he was applauded for his handling of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020Much of Arizona seeing moderate or severe drought conditions
With the monsoon season fizzling, 82% of Arizona is now seeing moderate or severe drought conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020
Maricopa County activates additional coolers for surge capacity
After reaching 86% capacity, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office started using additional coolers to store decedents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020Arizona passes 4,000 reported coronavirus deaths, adds 1,444 cases
Arizona reported 1,444 new coronavirus cases and 70 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the state's documented totals to 183,647 COVID-19 infections and 4,002 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020ASU President Crow says students with coronavirus to be socially isolated
Arizona State University President Michael Crow said the institution has a plan in place to socially isolate students who contract coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2020Arizona DPS arrests, charges 7 in Mesa over alleged drug enterprise
Arizona DPS' Maricopa County Criminal Targeting Unit have arrested and charged seven suspects in connection to an alleged drug sales operation at a residence in Mesa, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Suspect arrested after shooting at Peoria officers during highway pursuit
A suspect was arrested after shooting at Peoria police officers during a highway pursuit, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Sheridan keeps narrow lead over Arpaio in Maricopa County primary
For the position of Maricopa County Sheriff, Jerry Sheridan maintained his narrow lead Wednesday over Joe Arpaio in the primary election race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Man dies in back of police car following arrest in west Phoenix
A man died in the back of a police car Tuesday morning following his arrest in west Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020More than 500 inmates at Tucson prison have contracted COVID-19
The Arizona Department of Correction Rehabilitation and Reentry announced 517 inmates at ASPC-Tucson Whetstone Unit tested positive for coronavirus
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Sen. Martha McSally challenges Mark Kelly to 7 debates
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona has challenged Democratic rival Mark Kelly to a series of seven debates before November’s general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Arizona reports 1,698 new coronavirus cases, 87 additional deaths
Arizona reported 1,698 new coronavirus cases and 87 more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 182,203 COVID-19 infections and 3,932 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Here is when Arizona schools plan to start the upcoming academic year
Here is a list of metro Phoenix districts’ plans for beginning the fall semester as schools grapple with figuring out how to safely reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Incumbent Jerry Weiers leads primary election for Glendale mayor
Incumbent Jerry Weiers held a moderate lead over a political newcomer Tuesday night in the primary election for Glendale mayor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2020Arizona PPE company to start mask production at Mesa facility
An Arizona personal protective equipment company is set to begin mask production this week at a facility in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Joe Arpaio, Jerry Sheridan battle in tight Maricopa County primary
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his former Chief Deputy Jerry Sheridan were in a tight race Tuesday night for the Maricopa County Sheriff primary election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Democrat Hiral Tipirneni expected to challenge Schweikert in November
Hiral Tipernini is projected to win the Democratic Party primary and is expected to to face off against U.S. Rep. David Schweikert in November for the state's 6th Congressional District, according to KTAR News 92.3 FM.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Live blog: Here’s the latest on Arizona’s primary election
Arizona voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state's primary for a variety of congressional, legislative, state, county and city races.