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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Arizona reports 24 more coronavirus deaths, 238 additional cases
Arizona health officials reported 24 new coronavirus deaths Thursday morning with 238 additional positive tests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Subject of East Valley Silver Alert found dead of apparent bike crash
The subject of an East Valley Silver Alert was found dead Wednesday, apparently having crashed on his mountain bike, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020ASU economist calls for 2-pronged strategy to overcome virus outbreak
Dennis L. Hoffman believes that sequestering at-risk populations and embracing herd immunity are both crucial for Arizona's recovery.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 6, 2020A look at the meaning behind the full moons in 2020
The full moon in May is called the Flower Moon because flowers dot the landscape in most regions of the United States this time of year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Arizona retail analyst says in-store experience is ‘not going to be fun’
While retail stores will be allowed to reopen across the state on Friday, one Phoenix-area retail analyst says that "it's not going to be fun."
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Maricopa County considers new model for August primary amid coronavirus
With the August primary election coming up, Maricopa County is looking at alternatives for voters, including ramping up mail-in ballots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020
Arizona reports more than 30 coronavirus deaths for 2nd day in row
With Arizona days away from letting some businesses reopen, the state reported more than 30 coronavirus deaths for the second consecutive day Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020
2 kids rescued from scene of Phoenix murder-suicide, police say
A suspect allegedly fatally shot a woman and barricaded himself inside a Phoenix apartment Tuesday night before taking his own life, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Arcadia High School senior wins Valley Metro wrap design contest
An Arcadia High School student will soon have her artwork portrayed across the Valley on a Valley Metro bus and light rail train for a full year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Recreational shooting ban in Arizona national forests starts Wednesday
The National Forest Service is prohibiting the use of recreational shooting in three national forests in an effort to minimize fire risk.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Amber Alert teen boy has been found safe in Phoenix
A 16-year-old Arizona boy who went missing Tuesday has been found safe in Phoenix, canceling an Amber Alert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020
Phoenix media groups sue Arizona over nursing home COVID-19 records
A group of Phoenix-area media organizations sued the state of Arizona for records detailing coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Border Patrol agents intercept 2 drones carrying narcotics in Arizona
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents recovered two drones used for delivering narcotics over the Mexico border last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020KTAR News wins 3 awards, including 1 first-place finish, at AP awards
The KTAR Newsroom collected three awards, including one first-place finish, from the Associated Press Television and Radio Association, it was announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020With Phoenix temperatures soaring to 107 this week, heat warning issued
The Phoenix area is heading back to the 100s this week, with an excessive heat warning going into effect Wednesday-Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Trump signs proclamation in Arizona against Native American violence
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Tuesday in Arizona that aims to bring awareness to ongoing violence in Native American communities.