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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2020Navajo Nation to host Memorial Day ceremony, distribute food to veterans
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President and Veterans Administration will host a wreath ceremony and food distribution for Memorial Day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2020Woman in wheelchair dies after being struck by vehicle in Chandler
A 41-year-old woman in a wheelchair died after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday night, according to the Chandler Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2020Arizona DES Director Tom Betlach to step down June 3
The Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that Director Tom Betlach will be stepping down from his role on June 3.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2020
Live updates: Latest on coronavirus in Arizona, which has 16,339 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 24, 2020Coronavirus deaths reach 800 in Arizona, 300 new cases
Arizona's coronavirus death toll has reached 800. The state health department reported 300 new coronavirus cases Sunday morning and one additional death.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 20203-year-old girl dies after being pulled from pool in Glendale
A three-year-old girl died on Saturday evening after being pulled from a backyard pool at a north Glendale Airbnb while visiting from out of state.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | May 24, 2020
Phoenix Municipal Court requiring face coverings beginning June 1
In an effort to transition back to full operations from the coronavirus pandemic, Phoenix Municipal Court is requiring the wearing of face coverings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2020Scottsdale-based Vitalant facing blood shortage due to coronavirus
Vitalant has declared a critical shortage of blood in the state due to the pandemic and is looking to refill its supplies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2020Embry-Riddle in Prescott to resume in-class instruction on June 30
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced on Thursday face-to-face instruction would resume on June 30 at its campus in Prescott, Arizona and Florida.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 20205 kids charged after starting Park Fire in Yavapai County
Five kids have been charged for starting the Park Fire, which burned 65 acres in Yavapai County on Friday before crews were able to control the blaze.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2020
Arizona AG settles with DIY Neurocare co-founder over refund policy
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has reached a settlement with Lyle Day, co-founder of DIY Neurocare of America, over an unfulfilled refund policy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2020Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale to reopen after closing due to coronavirus
Great Wolf Lodge, located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District, will re-open on June 9 after closing due to the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2020
McSally: Arizona nursing facilities to get over $41M in CARES Act funding
Sen. Martha McSally announced over $41 million will be distributed amongst 121 skilled nursing facilities across the state as part of the CARES Act.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2020Limited Memorial Day reopening of Grand Canyon ‘premature,’ say critics
The Grand Canyon will reopen on a limited basis for Memorial Day weekend, a move critics call “premature” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2020
Arizona reports 431 new coronavirus cases, 24 additional deaths
The Arizona health department reported 431 new coronavirus cases Saturday morning and 24 more deaths, bringing the total cases to 16,039 with 799 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 20203 people injured, 2 serious after south Phoenix shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday morning in south Phoenix that left three people injured with two suffering serious injuries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2020Record number of students register for ASU summer school
Arizona State University on Thursday reported a record number of enrollments for summer school amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2020Partnership providing coronavirus testing for homeless in metro Phoenix
A private-public partnership involving several entities is providing coronavirus testing for the homeless population in metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Westbound I-10 lanes at Interstate 17 split reopened after crash in Phoenix
The westbound I-10 lanes have reopened following a crash at the I-17 split on Friday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Three-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run during bike ride in Glendale
A 3-year-old boy died Thursday afternoon after he was fatally struck in a hit-and-run accident while out on a family bike ride in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Fry’s says employee at Tempe location tested positive for coronavirus
An employee at the Fry’s Food and Drug Store at McClintock Drive and Baseline Road tested positive for COVID-19, the company confirmed Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Wildfire officials watching as Arizonans head to nature for holiday
As many Arizonans head to the wide open outdoors for Memorial Day weekend, wildfire crews will be on the job with prevention in mind.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Valley temperatures near 100 degrees for Memorial Day
After below average temperatures, Phoenix will start to heat up through the Memorial Day weekend as temperatures reach the high 90s on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Maricopa County increasing efforts for virus testing in congregate settings
The Maricopa County Department of Health Administration announced that efforts are underway to increase COVID-19 testing for those in congregate settings.