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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2020Phoenix tree trimmer apparently electrocuted by contacting wires
A Phoenix tree trimmer apparently died Monday morning after making contact with overhead electrical wires, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2020More than 200 arrested in downtown Phoenix for rioting, other charges
Police said more than 200 adults were arrested in downtown Phoenix on Sunday night, with charges including rioting, unlawful assembly, disorderly conduct and curfew violation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2020Police block off section of downtown Phoenix to traffic after protests
Several streets in downtown Phoenix have been shut down to drivers Monday in response to continued protests and vandalism that have sparked a weeklong curfew in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2020Here are the 12 suspects arrested at Scottsdale Fashion Square incident
Authorities have identified the 12 people who were arrested Saturday night after multiple Scottsdale Fashion Square stores were damaged and looted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 1, 2020Tempe continues to reopen amenities following COVID-19 closure
Starting Monday, Tempe will reopen dog parks, athletic fields and basketball and volleyball courts. Pools will open June 15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Silver Alert canceled after 84-year-old Peoria man found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday evening after an 84-year-old Peoria man who had been missing for four days was found safe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Night after Scottsdale Fashion looting, no destruction at other Valley malls
With police units stationed around many malls and shopping complexes in the Phoenix metro area, there was no reported looting or destruction on Sunday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Interstate-17 reopened north of Phoenix after Sunset Fire closure
The Sunset Fire shut down both directions of Interstate 17 on Sunday morning and continued to grow into the afternoon just north of Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Ocotillo Fire in Cave Creek is 10% contained, 980 acres burned
The Ocotillo Fire has burned 980 acres in Cave Creek and is 10% contained as of Sunday at 6:45 p.m., according to the Arizona State Forestry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Protests push some Valley shopping centers to change hours
With protests, riots and Gov. Doug Ducey's statewide emergency declaration and curfew announcement, some Valley malls and marketplaces altered hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Phoenix Police arrest more than 100 people following Saturday’s unrest
Phoenix police on Sunday morning said more than 100 arrests were made after an unlawful assembly was declared in downtown Phoenix late Saturday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Scottsdale Fashion Square closed after night of protests, criminal activity
Following the third consecutive night of protests in the Valley, Scottsdale's Fashion Square is closed today, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020
Live updates: Latest on coronavirus in Arizona, which has 19,936 cases
Here's an updated list of Arizona cases by county as reported by the state, along with the latest developments from around the state, country and world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020
Arizona reports 681 new coronavirus cases, 3 additional deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 681 new coronavirus cases on Sunday morning with 3 more deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Bills seek to limit puberty blockers, other treatment for transgender youth
In what advocates call an unprecedented attack on transgender people, bills proposed aim to restrict medical treatment to transgender youth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020U2 drummer donates $100K to Navajo and Hopi coronavirus relief fund
U2 drummer and Ireland-born Larry Mullen Jr. donated $100,000 to the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Protest in downtown Phoenix Saturday night declared unlawful assembly
Protesters returned to the streets of downtown Phoenix on Saturday for a third consecutive night in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Dion Johnson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Dust storm rolls through East Valley on Saturday evening
A dust storm hit the East Valley on Saturday evening, toppling trees in some areas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Phoenix buildings, police vehicles damaged during George Floyd protests
Protesters took to the streets of Phoenix on Friday in response to the killing of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Phoenix police involved in shooting with fleeing suspect
Two officers responded to a call Friday where there was a man making threats with a gun. The suspect later fired a round towards police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020
Arizona reports second consecutive day of record coronavirus numbers
After reporting 702 new cases on Friday, the state added 790 coronavirus cases on Saturday. The state's total cases reached 19,255 with 903 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Yuma corrections facility marks 1st stage of new coronavirus testing plan
The first part of a new COVID-19 testing plan designed for correctional facility employees took place at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Yuma this week.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | May 30, 2020ASU develops state’s 1st saliva-based coronavirus test for faster results
Arizona State researchers have developed a new saliva-based coronavirus test that is expected to provide quick and accurate results.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Phoenix police chief apologizes after unlawful assembly statement
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams apologized to local media Friday after a statement made by the Public Affairs Bureau regarding unlawful assembly.