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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020
Arizona reports 293 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths
The Arizona health department reported 293 new coronavirus cases Friday morning and 12 more deaths, increasing the totals to 15,608 and 775.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020Phoenix police fatally shoot armed man following domestic violence call
A Phoenix police officer responding to a domestic violence call fatally shot an armed man Thursday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020No metro Phoenix freeway restrictions scheduled for Memorial Day weekend
There will be no closures or restrictions on metro Phoenix freeways during Memorial Day weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2020
First of 2 additional Arizona Testing Blitz dates to happen Saturday
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 22, 2020Electronics company Avnet leads Fortune 500 list of best Arizona earners
Phoenix-based electronics distributor Avnet topped the list of most successful companies in Arizona, according to Fortune 500.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Driver in Tempe car-pedestrian collision charged with manslaughter
The driver in a fatal car-pedestrian collision in Tempe on Thursday night has been arrested on manslaughter and DUI charges, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Evacuation order lifted as crews battle blaze 60 miles west of Prescott
The Park Fire, which consumed about 100 acres in Yavapai County, was expected to be fully contained by the end of Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020People encouraged to ‘Dine in the Park’ to help Chandler businesses
People are being encouraged to enjoy some beer, wine and food from their favorite downtown Chandler restaurants while at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Brush fire near I-17 in North Valley stopped after growing to 190 acres
Crews battled a brush fire near Interstate 17 in the North Valley on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Poll finds Arizona likely voters concerned state is reopening too soon
A majority of Arizona likely voters are worried the state is reopening too soon, according to polling data released this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Officials say quick response helped mitigate threat of Westgate shooting
Glendale officials on Thursday credited a quick response from police for helping mitigate the threat of a shooter at Westgate Entertainment District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Glendale police identify Westgate shooting suspect; 3 injured
A shooting at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale on Wednesday night wounded three people, and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020
With 418 new coronavirus cases, Arizona surpasses 15,000 mark
The Arizona health department reported 418 new coronavirus cases Thursday and 16 more deaths, increasing the state's totals to 15,315 and 763.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Newly opened pizza shop in Surprise serving up free pies on Friday
A newly opened pizza place in Surprise is handing out free cheese pies as part of its grand opening celebration on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020St. Mary’s Food Bank to donate record amount of food to Navajo Nation
St. Mary's Food Bank will be making the largest single-day distribution in its history on Friday to aid the Navajo Nation during the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Suspect in Phoenix double-homicide booked on murder charges
A suspect in a Phoenix double-homicide has been arrested, police said Wednesday. Estevanico Palmares, 37, was booked on two counts of first-degree murder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Teenage boy dead, 2 others injured in shooting outside Phoenix store
Police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting outside a Phoenix convenience store that left one teenage boy dead and two others injured.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Proclamation by Gov. Doug Ducey celebrates Arizona’s 2020 graduates
In a year lacking traditional ceremonies, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey proclaimed Wednesday as Class of 2020 Celebration Day in honor of the state’s graduates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to implement mandatory mask policy
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced Wednesday it will be implementing a mandatory face mask policy next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Arizona reports 43 additional coronavirus deaths, 331 new cases
The Arizona health department reported 43 new coronavirus deaths Wednesday morning along with 331 additional cases of COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Woman crossing street in Phoenix hit by car, killed
A woman crossing a street in Phoenix early Wednesday was hit by a car and has died, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Penzone: Public safety remains MCSO’s top priority during virus outbreak
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone described how he and his department balance policing crimes and managing public health amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 202069-year-old man found dead near pool at home in Surprise
A 69-year-old man was found dead near a pool at a residence in Surprise, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020
AZDES disperses $355M in first week of coronavirus unemployment benefits
After a delayed launch, the Arizona Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program paid out over $355 million in claims in the first week.