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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2020Shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries, suspect arrested
Phoenix police have located the suspect in a shooting that left one man with life-threatening injuries following a suspected drug deal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2020Indian organization delivers supplies to Navajo Nation amid coronavirus
The Phoenix Indian Center dropped off three truckloads of crucial items to the Navajo Nation on Friday to help the community combat the coronavirus spread.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | May 16, 2020Arizona coronavirus cases increase to 13,631, death toll up to 679
The Arizona health department reported more than 450 new coronavirus cases on Saturday morning, with 28 additional deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2020Tonto, Kaibab National Forests open recreation, campground sites
Tonto National Forest will open recreation sites while Kaibab National Forest will open single-family camping sites for the season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2020Phoenix approves more than $2.5 million for art relief fund
The Phoenix City Council has approved a relief fund to help the local art and cultural community during the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020Phoenix public libraries to start reopening with curbside service
Two months after closing because of the coronavirus outbreak, public libraries in Phoenix will begin to reopen starting Monday with curbside service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020
AZDHS extends Arizona Testing Blitz an additional 2 weekends
The Arizona Department of Health Services will hold two more Saturdays to test for coronavirus at more than 70 sites in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020ASU President Crow says students will see ‘new’ normal on campus
The "new" normal for students at Arizona State University will probably include the typical coronavirus safeguards - masks, social distancing - if they can return to campus for the fall semester.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020Navajo Nation unhappy about Grand Canyon reopening due to COVID-19 risk
Navajo Nation leadership isn't happy with the National Park Service's decision to start reopening Grand Canyon National Park on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020PPE decontamination company launches operations in Phoenix
A company that specializes in decontaminating personal protective equipment for safe reuse has begun operating in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020Arizona again reports nearly 500 new coronavirus cases, adds 27 deaths
The Arizona health department reported nearly 500 new coronavirus cases for the second day in a row Friday, with 27 additional deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020I-10 closure in west Phoenix among this weekend’s freeway restrictions
A closure on Interstate 10 in west Phoenix is among this weekend's freeway restrictions, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 15, 2020Third round of Arizona Testing Blitz for virus to take place Saturday
Arizona's plan to test tens of thousands of residents for the coronavirus on the weekends will have its third round on Saturday.