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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2020
Arizona reports 3,858 new coronavirus cases, 9 more deaths
Arizona reported 3,858 new coronavirus cases and nine additional deaths Sunday, increasing the documented totals to 73,908 and 1,588.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 28, 2020ADOT using portable message signs to help drivers avoid I-17 work zone
The Arizona Department of Transportation is using portable message signs to help drivers avoid delays approaching a work zone on Interstate 17 south of downtown Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2020Avondale Fire nears 1,000 acres burned; evacuations lifted
A brush fire that started in Goodyear Friday night is nearing 1,000 acres. On Saturday evening, MCSO lifted evacuation orders for the Holly Acres community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2020Red Flag Warning issued for wildfires in south central, southwest Arizona
With strong winds and low humidity conducive to increased wildfire threat, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Sunday and Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2020Delays on northbound I-17 near Black Canyon City due to motorcycle crash
ADOT warned of "extreme" delays on the northbound Interstate 17 around Black Canyon City after a crash that involved a motorcycle Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2020Scottsdale PD arrests 8 more suspects linked to Fashion Square looting
Scottsdale police have arrested eight more suspects linked to the looting at Scottsdale Fashion Square last month. Of the eight arrested, three were minors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2020Arizona ranks among the top 10 states millennials are flocking to
While Arizona signifies a golden opportunity for those looking to retire into their later years of life, a younger crowd has been flocking to the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Firefighters battling fast-moving brush fire in Goodyear
Fire crews are battling a brush fire that ignited in Goodyear on Friday. The blaze is fast moving, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Nogales Border Patrol apprehends more than $1.4 million in narcotics
The agency announced Friday 260 pounds of fentanyl tablets, heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine was confiscated at the Port of Nogales.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Northbound I-17 closes near Sunset Point due to disabled semi-truck
Northbound Interstate 17 was closed Friday afternoon near Sunset Point due to a disabled semi-truck, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Metro Phoenix hospitals scramble to make room as coronavirus cases surge
Several metro Phoenix hospitals are scrambling to make room for patients as the number of coronavirus cases in Arizona surges.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Phoenix police looking for suspect in shooting that injured 4 people
Phoenix Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting in a gas station parking lot that left four people injured early Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Multiple Scottsdale bars temporarily close in response to COVID-19 rise
Multiple nightclub destinations in Old Town Scottsdale are closing their doors temporarily because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2020Closures on 3 metro Phoenix freeways marks weekend of light restrictions
Closures on three freeways and other restrictions will affect Valley drivers over the weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020Banner adding more nurses as Ducey says Arizona nearing surge capacity
The same day Banner Health announced it was deploying more nurses to combat COVID-19, Gov. Ducey said Arizona’s hospitals were nearing surge capacity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020Painted Wagon Fire damaging structures northwest of metro Phoenix
A new fire burning northwest of metro Phoenix was damaging structures and put residents on alert for evacuation, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020Old Town Scottsdale nightclub charged for violating COVID-19 regulations
The Riot House, an Old Town Scottsdale nightclub, was charged with violating Arizona regulations designed to combat the spread of COVID-19, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020Phoenix officer charged with sex crimes against women in his custody
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday it filed charges against a Phoenix police officer accused of sexual contact with women in his custody.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2020Mesa police officer charged with assault in 2019 shooting
A Mesa police officer was charged Wednesday with aggravated assault in the shooting of an unarmed man.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020Firefighters increase containment of Central Fire in New River to 36%
The Central Fire in New River was 36% contained and had consumed 4,499 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020Bush Fire containment grows as size remains near 187,000 acres
The fifth-largest fire in Arizona's history remained near 187,000 acres as containment increased to 73% as of Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020Evacuation orders for Aquila Fire in north Phoenix being lifted
Authorities said Wednesday afternoon they are lifting evacuation orders issued a day earlier as the Aquila Fire threatened north Phoenix homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020
Q&A with top Arizona health official on coronavirus testing, hospitalizations
Arizona Health Director Dr. Cara Christ discusses the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, testing issues and hospital capacity concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2020Silver Alert canceled after 53-year-old man found in Phoenix
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Thursday morning after the 53-year-old subject was found unharmed.