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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020Maricopa County regional park fire ban set to take effect Monday
To limit the spread of brushfires, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has announced its annual fire ban will take effect on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020More than 100 firefighters fight industrial fire near I-17, 19th Avenue
Initial calls to 911 said the industrial fire could been seen from miles away. Firefighters used a defensive approach to fight the flames.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020Avondale 1-year-old pronounced dead after found unresponsive in bathtub
A 1-year-old child in Avondale was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a bathtub on Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020
Brnovich, other attorneys general worry meat industry is price fixing
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and ten other attorneys general are asking the Department of Justice to investigate the meat packing industry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020Chandler Ostrich Festival rescheduled for Halloween weekend
After being postponed due to the virus outbreak, the 32nd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival has been rescheduled for the weekend of Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020
Live updates: Latest on coronavirus in Arizona, which has 11,119 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 10, 2020Arizona surpasses 11,000 confirmed coronavirus cases
The Arizona health department reported 159 new coronavirus cases on Sunday morning, surpassing the 11,000-mark of total cases in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2020High Street, House of Comedy host drive-in comedy night
Michael Longfellow will headline the show on May 13 at High Street where people can drive-in for the show and listen from their cars.
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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.