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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Maricopa County Superior Court to resume in-person operations Monday
The Maricopa County Superior Court announced on Friday that it will be resuming in-person operations under new health screening protocols effective June 1.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Westbound Interstate 10 in Buckeye reopened following crash
A crash closed westbound Interstate 10 in Buckeye on Friday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Valley doctor: Coronavirus outbreak causing missed child vaccinations
Since President Donald Trump cleared a national state of emergency on March 13, pediatric vaccines have declined greatly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Brush fire causes backup of I-17 traffic heading north from Phoenix
A contained brush fire near Interstate 17 backed up traffic heading north out of Phoenix for miles Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Arizona adds 702 cases, 28 deaths to coronavirus totals
The Arizona health department reported 702 new coronavirus cases and 28 additional deaths Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Confrontation at Arizona State Capitol between officers, protesters
Protesters marching through downtown Phoenix on Thursday over the death of George Floyd smashed windows with rocks and bottles at the Arizona State Capitol and police headquarters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Weekend restrictions resume with closures on 4 metro Phoenix freeways
After a weekend off for the Memorial Day holiday, weekend restrictions will resume with closures on four metro Phoenix freeways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020
Final round of Arizona Testing Blitz to take place Saturday for COVID-19
People who feel they’ve been exposed to or infected with the coronavirus can receive a test on Saturday as the Arizona Testing Blitz continues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Report shows MCSO displaying signs of racial bias during traffic stops
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office continues to display signs of racial bias during traffic stops, according to a recent report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Westgate shooting suspect indicted on 39 charges by grand jury
The suspect in a May 20 shooting at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale was indicted by a grand jury on 39 charges, according to court documents released Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020
Arizona tribes receive $1.2 million in grants as part of virus relief package
Fort Defiance, Hopi Tribe, Tohono O’odham Nation and the White Mountain Apache Tribe received a portion of the coronavirus aid awarded.
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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.