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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Activity slows on Sawtooth Fire east of Phoenix, containment at 81%
The Sawtooth Fire outside of Phoenix was 81% contained on Sunday night, authorities said. The lightning-caused blaze started May 30.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020
Arizona reports 1,438 new coronavirus cases, two additional deaths
The Arizona health department reported 1,438 new coronavirus cases and two additional fatalities on Sunday morning's daily update.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Arizona programs to assist domestic violence victims expanded
The Arizona Supreme Court has authorized the expansion of two programs to give legal advice and document preparation help to domestic violence victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Glendale couple arrested in murder of abused former lover
Brandon and Stephanie Kimbell were arrested in for allegedly murdering a former abused lover, Brittany Hand, and destroying evidence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Survey: Arizona voters think hospitals have done well handling coronavirus
A survey showed Arizonans think hospitals have done well handling coronavirus, while there are mixed reviews on Donald Trump and Doug Ducey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Demonstrators go to Phoenix, Gilbert for 10th night of Valley protests
Downtown Phoenix saw its 10th day of protests, while other demonstrators went to Gilbert in response to the the deaths of George Floyd and Dion Johnson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020AZDHS: COVID-19 hospitalizations up, but most beds in use by other patients
Despite COVID-19 hospitalizations in Arizona rising, health officials said Saturday the majority of beds in the state are being used by patients who don't have the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Pedestrian dies after being struck by 2 vehicles in Phoenix
A 28-year-old woman has died after being struck by two vehicles on Friday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Valley man arrested for attempted sexual conduct with a minor
Travis James Salmon is facing charges for crimes of sex trafficking, attempted sexual conduct with a minor and money laundering.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Arizona casinos stay open as usual despite statewide curfew
Public spaces around Arizona may have been closed overnight by a statewide curfew this week – but the casinos have stayed open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2020Glendale teen arrested in hit-and-run that left toddler dead
A Glendale teen was arrested in a hit-and-run crash from May that left a toddler dead, authorities said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs 32 bills to close out legislative session
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed bills that will expand the Arizona Teachers Academy, enhance suicide prevention training for schools and more.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2020Protesters in metro Phoenix return for 9th consecutive day
Arizona protesters returned to Phoenix for the 9th consecutive day to protest the deaths of George Floyd and Dion Johnson and call for police reform.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Jun 5, 2020‘Hope in Darkness’: Venezuela conditions leading to Josh Holt’s arrest
The latest episode of "Hope In Darkness" explores Latin American politics in an attempt to answer that question of why Josh Holt was detained in Venezuela.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2020Car crashes into Scottsdale bar, seriously injuring 2
Two women were seriously injured, one left in critical condition, after an SUV crashed into a Scottsdale bar Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2020South Mountain Freeway closure among Valley weekend restrictions
A closure on the new South Mountain Freeway is among this weekend's metro Phoenix highway restrictions, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2020
Yuma minor arrested for retrieving packages of meth dropped by drone
Yuma Border Patrol seized nine packages of meth that weighed more than 12 pounds each which were dropped over the border via drone Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2020On National Donut Day, Salvation Army to honor medical workers, veterans
The Salvation Army is continuing its National Donut Day tradition by delivering doughnuts to health care workers, first responders and veterans on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2020Phoenix police arrest man in connection to a 33-year-old cold case
Darron Miniefield, 57, was booked on first degree murder for allegedly beating, assaulting and setting a woman on fire in an alley in 1987.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2020Metro Phoenix protesters return downtown for 8th consecutive day
Protesters returned to downtown Phoenix for the eighth consecutive day in response to the deaths of George Floyd in Minnesota and Dion Johnson in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2020Rep. Debbie Lesko says Glendale should be considered to host RNC
With the Republican National Convention pulling out of Charlotte, U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona says Glendale is in the running to host.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2020Wrong-way driver charged with DUI after hitting Scottsdale Police vehicle
Authorities charged a man with driving under the influence after a wrong-way freeway collision with an unmarked Scottsdale Police vehicle Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2020Scottsdale police charge YouTuber Jake Paul over Fashion Square unrest
Police charged YouTube personality Jake Paul with two misdemeanor crimes for his role in unrest at the Scottsdale Fashion Square last weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 4, 2020Phoenix airman killed during fatal shooting in Air Force base dormitory
Air Force Airman First Class and Arizona native Natasha Aposhian died on Monday after being shot inside a military base dormitory.