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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Aug 2, 2020Banner Health launches advanced heart failure center in Phoenix
With the addition of transplant services, Banner -- University Medical Center Phoenix is the only hospital in the state with a full heart failure center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2020UArizona receives federal grant to further Alzheimer’s research
A University of Arizona scientist has earned $3.8 million in federal funding to further research on the prevention or reversal of Alzheimer’s disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2020Former Flagstaff mayoral candidate indicted for forged signatures
A former Flagstaff mayoral candidate was indicted by a grand jury for submitting forged signatures, Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced on Friday.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Aug 1, 2020Arizona Representative Raúl Grijalva tests positive for coronavirus
Arizona Representative Raúl Grijalva in a press release on Saturday morning said that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Aug 1, 2020
Arizona reports 2,992 new coronavirus cases, 53 more deaths
Arizona reported 2,992 new coronavirus cases and 53 more deaths Saturday, bringing the state's totals to 177,002 COVID-19 infections and 3,747 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 1, 2020Tonto National Forest to continue closing areas impacted by Bush Fire
Areas of the Tonto National Forest impacted by the Bush Fire will remain closed, but some campgrounds have downgraded to Phase 1 restrictions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2020UArizona group petitions university to reconsider in-person class plans
More than 1,000 people had signed a petition asking the University of Arizona to reconsider its plans to offer in-person classes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2020State Route 87 northbound near Payson partially closed due to brush fire
Northbound traffic was backed up several miles on State Route 87 just south of Payson due to a brush fire in the area when the roads were closed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2020Sen. McSally disappointed by stall to extend extra $600 unemployment aid
Sen. Martha McSally said Friday that Congress allowing the extra federal unemployment benefits to run would be "disgraceful" and that the public was getting caught in political mudslinging.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2020Arizona reports 3,212 new coronavirus cases, 68 more deaths
Arizona reported 3,212 new coronavirus cases and 68 more deaths on Friday, bringing the state's documented totals to 174,010 COVID-19 infections and 3,694 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2020Loop 101 closures, restrictions in North Valley to affect weekend traffic
Drivers will have to contend with multiple closures along the Loop 101 and improvement projects in the North Valley this weekend, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2020Phoenix breaks 86-year record temperature, rises to 118 degrees
The temperature in Phoenix reached 118 degrees Thursday afternoon, besting the previous record daily high temperature set earlier in the day, according to the National Weather Service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2020Arizona adds record 172 new COVID-19 deaths, 78 from certificate matching
Arizona health authorities reported 172 new coronavirus deaths Thursday, the most in a single day, although 78 were identified through death certificate matching.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2020Phoenix officer collapses, dies after Arizona National Guard training
A Phoenix police officer who also served in the Arizona Army National Guard died Wednesday after collapsing during training event, authorities said.
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EXCLUSIVE AUDIO | Jul 30, 2020Arizona economist: 35% of small businesses may not survive pandemic
As much as 35% of small businesses could be forced to close operations due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Arizona economist.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2020Fire restrictions rolled back across Arizona due to monsoon season
Authorities have decided to scale back fire restrictions across Arizona due to the environmental moisture provided by monsoon season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2020Here are the best Valley spots to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day
If you missed National Chicken Tender Day on Monday, have no fear -- you have another shot at a chicken-related holiday this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2020Arizona reports 2,339 new coronavirus cases, 46 more deaths
Arizona reported 2,339 new coronavirus cases and 46 more deaths, bringing the state's totals to 168,273 COVID-19 infections and 3,454 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2020Train crashes, catches fire on Tempe Town Lake bridge
A fiery train derailment crashed through part of a bridge and sent black smoke high into the sky in downtown Tempe early Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2020Mayo Clinic in Phoenix ranked among best hospitals in country
Mayo Clinic in Phoenix earned high national rankings in the U.S. News honor roll and was once again named the best hospital in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020Arizona Treasury Office distributes $559M in investment earnings
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced Tuesday $559 million was distributed in investment earnings in the 2020 fiscal year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020Here are the 7 protesters arrested by the Tempe Police Department
The Tempe Police Department has released additional information about the seven individuals who were arrested in connection to protest activity that occurred near Scottsdale Road and Playa Del Norte Drive Monday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020Ducey announces task force for long-term care facility recommendations
A task force will give long-term care facilities recommendations on when visitations can be resumed and how family members outside can keep in contact.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020
3 national forests in Arizona lifting virus and fire safety restrictions
Officials in three Arizona national forests lifted or planned to lift restrictions on their lands starting as soon as Tuesday.