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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2020Stage Fire that shut down I-17 believed to be human-caused
The fire shut down I-17 for most of Saturday. According to the Arizona State Forestry, the fire is believed to be human-caused.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2020Tempe adding 18 emergency shelter beds for homeless population
As homeless people in Tempe experience the threat of the coronavirus, the city is working with the Salvation Army and a hotel to provide 18 beds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2020Northbound I-17 lanes in Anthem reopened after brush fire
The northbound Interstate 17 lanes are open after a brush fire off New River Road in Anthem. The fire has now burned more than 200 acres.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2020Man allegedly stabbed person in Phoenix motel room, woman in car
A man is accused of stabbing and killing a man at a Phoenix motel and then stabbing a woman through the window of her car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 202058-year-old woman dies after hit-and-run collision in Phoenix
58-year-old Kimberley McMahon was found early Saturday morning after an apparent hit and run collision. There is no information about the driver or vehicle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 20203 Arizona school districts plan to hold graduation at State Farm Stadium
Peoria, Dysart and Deer Valley school districts plan to hold graduation at State Farm Stadium over summer if coronavirus restrictions are adjusted in time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2020Arizona reports 18 more deaths, surpasses 8,000 coronavirus cases
Arizona reported 402 new positive tests for coronavirus and 18 additional deaths on Saturday morning, as the state's case total surpassed 8,000.
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CRONKITE NEWS | May 2, 2020Arizona businesses give back to first responders battling coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has led to some Arizona companies getting creative with how they can help frontline workers during this time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2020Arizona airports to receive over $20M in grants, $10M for Sky Harbor
Airports in Arizona will receive over $20 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants, $10 million of which will be going to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 2, 2020Chandler installs temporary 30-minute parking downtown for pick-up orders
The city of Chandler will install temporary 30-minute parking signage in its Downtown Historic Square to offer customers better parking options.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020Maricopa County reports first case of coronavirus in jails
The individual complained of a cough and sore throat while going through the intake process on April 26. That person later tested positive for COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020Virtual First Friday concert to take place in downtown Phoenix
An all-virtual concert is scheduled to kick off from downtown Phoenix on Friday night but can only be viewed online due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020Phoenix special ed teacher chosen for Gaydos & Chad’s teacher tribute
A special education teacher in Phoenix who is helping her students with their math online has received the latest KTAR News 92.3 FM's Gaydos and Chad Show's Pay Tribute to a Teacher award.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020Woman dies, 2 people injured in Glendale house fire
A woman died and two other people were injured Thursday in a house fire in Glendale, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020Salt River Fields in Scottsdale hosting drive-in movies this weekend
With Arizona's movie theaters closed during the coronavirus pandemic, Salt River Fields is providing film fans with a drive-in experience this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020White House official says Arizona, rest of states should decide on reopening
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the White House had no problem leaving governors to decide when to reopen during the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020
Arizona reports 314 new coronavirus cases, 10 more deaths
Arizona reported 314 new positive tests for coronavirus and 10 additional deaths on Friday morning, as the state's case total approached 8,000.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020
Westbound I-10 in West Valley reopens after fatal crash
A fatal crash shut down Interstate 10 in a suburb west of Phoenix early Friday, authorities said. Lanes were closed for over three hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020Here’s what new Uber, Lyft fees at Phoenix Sky Harbor mean to riders
The new fees on Uber and Lyft service at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport go into effect Friday. Here's what it means for riders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020Loop 101 closures in 2 areas among this weekend’s Valley freeway restrictions
Closures on the Loop 101 in two areas highlight a busy weekend of restrictions on Valley freeways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2020Q&A with top Arizona health official on coronavirus, state’s future outlook
Dr. Cara Christ on Thursday discussed the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, clarified data discrepancies and what the next steps needed will be in order to reopen the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2020Border agents seize 900 diluted bleach bottles at Arizona-Mexico border
As cleaning products grow in demand amid the coronavirus outbreak, border officials seized 900 bottles of adulterated bleach at the Arizona-Mexico border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2020Father arrested after 4-year-old son shot, injured in Phoenix
A 21-year-old Phoenix man was arrested after his 4-year-old son was shot and injured, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 30, 2020Sen. McSally says Fort Huachuca project set to resume after delay
A delayed $30 million project at an Army base in southern Arizona is set to proceed in 2020, Sen. Martha McSally said Thursday.