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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020Arizonans have received packages of unidentified seeds from China
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is asking residents who received unidentified and unsolicited seeds from China to send them to department locations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020Scalding temperatures trigger excessive heat warning for Phoenix
Dangerously hot temperatures are expected to blanket metro Phoenix over the next few days, jump-starting another excessive heat warning, Arizona forecasters said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020Toddler boy dead after being found in Phoenix backyard pool
A 2-year-old boy died Tuesday after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool earlier in the day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 28, 2020Arizona reports 2,107 new coronavirus cases, 104 additional deaths
Arizona reported 2,107 new coronavirus cases and 104 additional deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 165,934 infections and 3,408 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2020Protest activity escalates in Tempe; police arrest 7 demonstrators
Protest activity escalated to seven arrests in Tempe Monday night as demonstrators spilled into the streets in defiance of police orders, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2020Arizona receives $2.4M in federal grants for suicide prevention services
Suicide prevention services in Arizona have received $2.4 million in federal funds from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 27, 2020Arizona health department reduces total coronavirus death count by 1
The Arizona health department reduced the total of documented coronavirus deaths by one on Monday morning while reporting 1,813 new cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 24-26
Arizona continues to grapple with an evolving coronavirus pandemic, a Glendale resident finds something shocking on her husband's death certificate and a case of the human plague shows up in a northeastern part of the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2020Scottsdale Quarter to host back-to-school drive for foster care children
Scottsdale Quarter is set to host a week-long school supply drive to benefit children in foster care during the upcoming academic year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2020Country Thunder Arizona postponed to April 2021 due to coronavirus
Country music fans will have to wait to attend Country Thunder in Arizona as the festival was postponed to April 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2020National Park Service increasing Lake Powell access Wednesday
The National Park Service is reopening access to the Antelope Point public boat ramp in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area beginning Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2020Arizona reports 1,973 new coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths
The Arizona health department reported 1,973 new coronavirus cases and 19 additional deaths on Sunday morning. There are now 162,014 cases and 3,305 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 26, 2020CARES Act helps housing issues for those with HIV/AIDS amid COVID-19
Funds are still available for those with HIV/AIDS facing housing instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Valley nonprofit organization.