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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Dust advisory issued for southwest portion of Maricopa County
A dust advisory was issued for the southwestern portion of Maricopa County on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Summer 2020 on pace to be hottest in Phoenix’s history
It's official: Phoenix is in the midst of its hottest summer to date, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Police officer injured in collision; US 60 closed in Mesa
Part of U.S. 60 in Mesa was closed for an extended period Tuesday after a serious injury collision involving a police officer, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Vice President Mike Pence returns to Arizona for 2 campaign stops
Vice President Mike Pence campaigned in Arizona on Tuesday, making stops in the Phoenix and Tucson areas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Arizona reports 1,213 new coronavirus cases, 45 additional deaths
Arizona reported 1,213 new coronavirus cases and 45 more deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state's totals to 188,737 COVID-19 infections and 4,199 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Sen. Martha McSally pulls closer to Mark Kelly in Arizona poll
A poll released Tuesday found that U.S. Sen. Martha McSally's support has remained the same, but she has still cut into Democrat Mark Kelly's lead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Excessive heat warning for Phoenix area to take effect Wednesday
As the Valley continues to endure a summer of record-breaking temperatures, an excessive heat warning has been issued for the Phoenix area starting Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 11, 2020Arizona Department of Transportation debuts 5 new specialty license plates
Drivers have more options when it comes to specialty license plates after five new ones were debuted Monday by the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2020Goldfield Fire near Saguaro Lake causes evacuations, highway closure
The Goldfield Fire forced the closure of the Bush Highway in both directions and resulted in evacuations after growing to about 1,200 acres Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2020How Arizona counties fare in meeting benchmarks to reopen businesses
Arizona health officials provided data-driven benchmarks Monday for businesses to reopen. Here's how counties stack up so far for reopening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 20208 arrested after Phoenix police declare unlawful assembly downtown
After grouping up to remember Michael Brown on the six-year anniversary of his death, protesters moved toward the Phoenix Police Department headquarters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2020Trump snips Biden lead in poll of likely Arizona voters
President Donald Trump still trails Democrat Joe Biden in a new poll of likely Arizona voters, but he's cut the gap again.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2020Arizona reports 600 new coronavirus cases, 4 more deaths
Arizona reported 600 new coronavirus cases and 4 more deaths on Monday, bringing the state's totals to 187,523 COVID-19 infections and 4,154 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2020Assistance available for Arizona landlords hurt financially by COVID-19
Applications have opened for the Arizona's Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund to help landlords whose tenants are unable to pay due to the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 10, 2020Local organization hosts community laptop drive for education
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is working to get devices in the hands of students this school year with a community laptop drive for education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020500 ASU employees sign letter asking Crow to reconsider in-person plans
With ASU classes approaching, a group of staff signed a letter asking president Michael Crow to postpone in-person education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020Weekend wrap-up: The biggest Arizona stories from Aug. 7-9
A judge ruled on Doug Ducey and the gyms, new COVID-19 case numbers in the state dropped and temperatures rose. See the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 20203 Arizona organizations receive $1.2M to help victims of human trafficking
Three Arizona organizations recently received more than $1.2 million in grants to help provide housing for victims of human trafficking.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020Phoenix breaks record for most days at 110-plus degrees
The temperature in Phoenix climbed to 110 degrees for the 34th day in 2020, according to the National Weather Service, breaking the record from 2011.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020Arizona gets $22.5M judgment and injunction against vape company
The Arizona Attorney General's Office said a $22.5 million judgment was obtained against a vaping company for selling illegal products and targeting youth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020UArizona offering night Biosphere 2 car tours amid coronavirus pandemic
The University of Arizona is offering a new way to experience the Biosphere 2 after suspending walking tours amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020Arizona reports 816 new coronavirus cases, 13 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 816 new coronavirus cases and 13 deaths on Sunday, bringing the state's totals to 186,923 infections and 4,150 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020Goodyear Police arrest 2 adults, 3 minors for drug trafficking
Goodyear Police arrested Eduardo Torres, Giovanni Jimenez-Reyes and three minors after conducting traffic stops on two vehicles leaving a residence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2020Excessive heat warning issued for Phoenix area Sunday, Monday
As temperatures continue to soar in the Valley, an excessive heat warning has been issued for the Phoenix area on Sunday and Monday.