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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.
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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.