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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Drive-in concerts featuring dance music roll into Valley this weekend
Valley electronic dance music fans can get their live fix this weekend at a pair of drive-in concerts at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Suspect in Phoenix triple-shooting arrested on murder charge
A suspect in a Phoenix shooting that left a teenager dead and two others injured last week has been arrested, police said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Q&A on further reopening of state economy
As more Arizonans go back to dining out and in-person shopping during the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Doug Ducey said a second executive order to stay at home probably wouldn't be needed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Costco planning to open West Valley location this fall
Attention West Valley Costco shoppers. The warehouse retail giant is opening its first Surprise location in the fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020
Arizona reports 501 new coronavirus cases, 26 more deaths
The Arizona health department reported 501 new coronavirus cases and 26 additional deaths Thursday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Petrified Forest National Park trails, wilderness areas to reopen Friday
The Petrified Forest National Park will begin a phased reopening beginning with trails and wilderness areas on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Valley health expert warns virus fears may harm cardiovascular health
As Arizona residents take steps to shelter themselves from the spread of coronavirus, they could be incurring other risks to their health as a result.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Access set to increase in some areas at Lake Powell in northern Arizona
The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Thursday will increase access to parts of Lake Powell in northern Arizona as part of a phased reopening plan.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Arizona AG awards grant money to help human trafficking victims
The Arizona Attorney General's Office on Wednesday announced it awarded about $275,000 in grant money to local organizations that provide support to human trafficking victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Wrong-way crash on Interstate-17 diverts all area’s southbound traffic
A wrong-way collision on Interstate 17 near McDowell Road forced all nearby traffic to exit at Thomas on Wednesday night, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Ducey announces nearly $600 million coronavirus aid for local governments
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced two funds to provide coronavirus assistance to local entities: the AZCares Fund and the Arizona Express Pay Program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Scottsdale mayor to meet with Old Town club owners about overcrowding
Following frustration about Old Town club-goers over the weekend, Scottsdale's mayor will hold summits with establishment owners and law enforcement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Arizona mining company ordered to pay $5 million for arsenic leak
HIllside Mine has been ordered to pay two separate payments totaling more than $5 million after an arsenic leak went unfixed for years.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 27, 2020Swoon over Full Strawberry Moon and other June sights in Arizona skies
There is still a good month of decent dark and clear skies in Arizona before the monsoon weather pattern moves into our region.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Greenlight Communities offering ‘attainable housing’ in Valley
While other apartment complexes have opted for the expensive luxury route, Greenlight Communities is focusing on middle-income renters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Food City location in Phoenix reopens after long closure due to fire
A Food City location in Phoenix that had been closed due to a fire back in September reopened its doors Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Sonora Quest expanding coronavirus testing to long-term care facilities
Sonora Quest is looking to conduct 25,000 coronavirus tests statewide as part of its expanded services to long-term care facilities during the pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020
Arizona reports 24 new coronavirus deaths, 479 more cases
The Arizona health department reported 24 new coronavirus deaths and 479 additional cases Wednesday morning, pushing the case total above 17,000.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Salvation Army activating numerous heat relief stations across Valley
With an excessive heat warning issued this week, the Salvation Army is activating 12 heat relief stations across eight cities in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 27, 2020Tanker rollover causes natural gas leak in Phoenix
According to Phoenix Fire, hazmat crews were called in after a tanker carrying CNG rolled over at 29th Avenue and Happy Valley Road on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2020Scottsdale mayor: Weekend images from Old Town are ‘disturbing’
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane took to Twitter Tuesday to express his dissatisfaction with the lack of social distancing in Old Town over the holiday weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2020Navajo Nation passes peak virus hospitalizations sooner than expected
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announced on Tuesday that the surge peak for virus hospitalizations occurred a month sooner than initially anticipated.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2020Heard Museum in Phoenix announces reopening in June
The Heard Museum in Phoenix announced on Tuesday that it will be reopening in June, which will feature a members-only week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2020Desert Diamond Casino West Valley announces date for reopening
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley said it will reopen June 5, the latest metro Phoenix gambling venue to resume operations after a coronavirus-related closure.