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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020With fire northeast of Phoenix under control, evacuation order lifted
With the wildfire burning northeast of Phoenix since Sunday night mostly contained, authorities lifted evacuation orders Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Crews successfully control brush fire in northeast Scottsdale
Crews successfully controlled a brush fire that ignited Tuesday morning in northeast Scottsdale and threatened several buildings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Arizona firefighters face social-distancing test in Cave Creek blaze
Firefighters battling a blaze north of Phoenix are facing their first big test in social distancing during a sizable assignment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020
Arizona reports 18 new coronavirus deaths, pushing total above 700
The Arizona health department reported 18 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday morning and 396 additional cases of the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Joe Biden stays ahead of Donald Trump in new Arizona poll
Even after a visit to Arizona, President Donald Trump continues to trail Democrat Joe Biden in a poll of likely state voters released Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Chandler police arrest repeat sex offender for child sex trafficking
Chandler detectives arrested 24-year-old Travis Salmon for two counts of child sex trafficking and attempted sexual conduct with a minor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Rage Against the Machine, Eagles among Arizona concerts rescheduled
Two of Arizona's most anticipated concert appearances of 2020 -- two shows each from the Eagles and Rage Against the Machine -- have been rescheduled for 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Phoenix man sets world record for fastest 100-mile treadmill run
A new world record was set in Phoenix over the weekend when resident Zach Bitter completed a 100-mile run on a treadmill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Silver Alert canceled after Arizona man with dementia found safe
Police in Surprise said an 81-year-old man who was the subject of a Silver Alert was found safe Monday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 20201,500-acre Cave Creek fire reaches 50% containment
The East Desert Fire burning near Cave Creek Regional Park spread to about 1,500 acres Monday, as firefighters worked to contain it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Creighton University Phoenix campus to add 2 health programs for 2021
Creighton University Phoenix will add two programs to its offerings at the health sciences campus starting in fall 2021, the school announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Arizona House to consider bill enticing unemployed to return to work
The Arizona House Majority Leader said Monday a bill will be under consideration that would entice available workers away from bloated unemployment benefits and back into the workforce.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 18-year-old Phoenix man with medical condition
Authorities issued a Silver Alert on Monday for an 18-year-old Phoenix man with a medical condition that may cause him to seem confused or disoriented.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Scottsdale’s OdySea, other attractions reopen ahead of Memorial Day
A number of Arizona Boardwalk attractions will reopen Thursday after temporarily closing in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Arizona groups awarded $350K to support first responder mental health
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is handing out more than $350,000 in grants to support mental health services for first responders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020
Arizona reports 233 new coronavirus cases, 6 additional deaths
The Arizona health department reported 233 new cases of coronavirus Monday morning with six additional deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from May 15-17
From parks and casinos reopening to ASU's "new" normal for when students are allowed to return, here are the top Arizona stories from the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2020State Route 87 partially closed due to 5-acre brush fire
State Route 87 has been partially closed due to a five-acre brush fire, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2020
Live updates: Latest on coronavirus in Arizona, which has 13,937 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 17, 2020Arizona coronavirus cases up to 13,937, death toll increases by 1
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported just one new death Sunday morning, bringing the death toll to 680 in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2020Silver Alert canceled after 70-year-old Peoria man found safe
Authorities on Sunday canceled a Silver Alert for a 70-year-old Peoria man with dementia who was located at his residence in good health.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2020As if firefighting wasn’t dangerous enough, crews grapple with COVID-19
Firefighters now have to worry about COVID-19 while on the job, making for what officials say will be the “most challenging season we’re going to have.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 17, 2020Banner Health to launch virtual waiting room for appointments
As the health care industry shifts during the coronavirus pandemic, Banner Health is implementing a virtual waiting room feature for appointments.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 17, 2020Phoenix Housing plans renovation of affordable housing units downtown
The Deck Park Vista apartment will be transformed into 201 affordable and work force housing units. The project is expected to be completed in 2023.