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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2020Tempe police replace DUI enforcement vehicle with grant funding
The Tempe Police Department announced they were replacing an old DUI Enforcement vehicle purchased through grant funding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2020Tempe PD: 17-year-old male arrested after shooting man in face
A 17-year-old male was arrested on Friday night after allegedly shooting and killing a man in a parking lot, according to the Tempe Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2020MCSO narcotics teams arrest 2 Valley men for sale, possession of fentanyl
The Maricopa County Drug Suppression Task Force and HIDTA Enforcement Action Team detectives made two fentanyl-related arrests across the Valley this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2020
Arizona reports 434 new coronavirus cases, 15 deaths
Arizona's reported coronavirus death total rose by 15 to 532 on Saturday morning, while the new case count went up by 434.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2020Phoenix receives $198 million from coronavirus relief bill for transit costs
The city of Phoenix will receive $198 million to help cover expenses for Valley Metro's bus, light rail and paratransit services.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2020
Red Cross seeking blood drive reception, hospitality volunteers
The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help in reception or hospitality roles for two to six hours at blood drives in their community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020Homeland Security official says work at border slowing spread of COVID-19
A top Homeland Security official said the coronavirus outbreak has helped speed up the process to send back immigrants who try to illegally enter the United States, and the falling numbers reflect that.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020
Coronavirus testing available across Arizona in 2nd of 3 Saturday blitzes
People who feel they've been exposed to the coronavirus can visit multiple locations on Saturday to receive a test as part of the Arizona Testing Blitz.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020Valley entrepreneurs to be featured on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ on Friday
A pair of East Valley entrepreneurs are putting their business to the test when they appear on TV's "Shark Tank" on Friday night at 7 p.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020
Arizona reports daily highs of 67 coronavirus deaths, 581 cases
Arizona's reported coronavirus death total surged by 67 to 517 on Friday morning, and the case count went up by 581.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020Phoenix World War II veteran joins Trump for wreath-laying ceremony
Longtime Arizona businessman and philanthropist Gregory Melikian was among the eight World War II veterans who joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday commemorating the 75th anniversary of V-E Day.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | May 8, 2020Unemployment spikes to 14.7%, highest rate since Depression
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 20.5 million jobs vanished in the worst monthly loss on record.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020Freeway closures in East and West Valley to restrict drivers this weekend
Drivers will have to contend with construction projects and closures on both the South Mountain and Price Freeways this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 20204 Arizona restaurants and chefs named James Beard Awards finalists
Four Arizona restaurants and chefs were named as finalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards, the foundation announced on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020Phoenix Zoo announces ‘Cruise the Zoo’ drive-thru experience
While the Phoenix Zoo technically remains closed, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy its offerings within the comfort of their own vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2020Arizona tax officials stop 13 fraud scams during coronavirus outbreak
Since COVID-19 fully emerged in Arizona, the state revenue department has pinpointed and stopped at least 13 tax fraud schemes that used stolen or created identities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Child dies from COVID-19 in Yuma County; first pediatric death in Arizona
Officials announced Thursday a child in Yuma County died from COVID-19, the first pediatric death related to the virus in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Brush fire in East Valley forces evacuations, road closures
A brush fire in the East Valley that grew to more than 250 acres forced evacuations and shut down roads on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Arizona Board of Regents approves no tuition increase for in-state students
Arizona residents attending state universities will see no tuition increases for the 2020-21 academic year, the Arizona Board of Regents announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020
Here is when and where Arizona high schools plan to hold graduation
Here’s a list of Arizona high school districts that have announced tentative plans for graduations if coronavirus gathering restrictions are lifted.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Arizona health department changes decision on COVID-19 modeling
A day after saying it no longer needed researchers from state universities to predict the spread of COVID-19, the Arizona health department reversed course Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Lawyer advises Arizona employers to tread carefully when rehiring
Employers deciding which workers to bring back as Arizona prepares for businesses to reopen during the coronavirus outbreak will have to keep federal law in mind over the next weeks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Silver Alert canceled after missing Gilbert man found
According to the Gilbert Police Department, 77-year-old Milan Russell Haws was safely located Thursday after leaving his residence earlier that day.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 7, 2020Some Arizona restaurants may wait beyond Monday to reopen
While restaurants have be given the green light to reopen across Arizona starting Monday, not all are ready to switch on the open sign just yet.