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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020K9 unit sniffs out more than $500K in drugs at Arizona border station
Yuma border patrol agents and a canine unit found hundreds of thousands of dollars of cocaine and what appears to be fentanyl at an immigration checkpoint.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Maricopa County Superior Court announces jury trials resuming
Jury trials at the Maricopa County Superior Court are set to resume this month after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Arizona health boss Christ says guideline on way for in-class learning
Arizona's top health official said Tuesday the state would likely have coronavirus safety guidelines ready this week for schools to allow students back in the classroom.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Vice President Mike Pence to make visit to Arizona next week
Vice President Mike Pence will visit to be endorsed by the Arizona Association of Police and join an event by the Latter-day Saints for Trump Coalition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020
Arizona reports 1,008 new coronavirus cases, 66 more deaths
Arizona reported 1,008 new coronavirus cases and 66 more deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 180,505 COVID-19 infections and 3,845 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2020Arizona primary early voting shows high turnout, advantage for Democrats
Data collected by a Phoenix-based political consulting firm showed the Democratic Party to be benefitting from record levels of voter enthusiasm ahead of the primary election on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 202010 Arizona fire departments to receive more than $2.6M from FEMA
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced Monday the Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $2.6 million to 10 Arizona fire departments.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020Silver Alert canceled; missing 82-year-old Phoenix woman found safe
An 82-year-old Phoenix woman was found safe Tuesday, and authorities canceled the Silver Alert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020Multi-vehicle wreck delays traffic on State Route 51 in Phoenix
A multi-vehicle wreck delayed traffic on State Route 51 in north Phoenix Monday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020Arizona 211 economic crisis hotline now available 24 hours a day
Arizona's 211 economic crisis hotline is now available 24 hours a day, the Crisis Response Network announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020ASU President Crow says students must follow protocols to be on campus
Students who don't want to follow the coronavirus protocols put in place when Arizona State University's campus reopens will have to stay away, President Michael Crow said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020Phoenix-area skies pulling in smoke from California wildfire
Winds have carried smoke from an out-of-state wildfire into metro Phoenix, leaving hazy, orange skies that will stick around for the next couple of days, weather forecasters said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2020Here’s how to get free COVID-19 testing in metro Phoenix
Here's what you need to know about how to get free COVID-19 testing in metro Phoenix.