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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2020Live updates: Latest on coronavirus in Arizona, which has 6,526 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 | Apr 26, 2020Arizona coronavirus cases exceed 6,500, death toll at 275
With 246 new positive tests for coronavirus reported by the state health department on Sunday morning, Arizona has exceeded more than 6,500 confirmed cases.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Apr 26, 2020School leaders say move to distance learning highlights digital divide
Some school districts have had a smooth transition to digital learning, but others have found themselves having to provide families with all the tools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2020Phoenix to reduce city bus operation hours amid coronavirus outbreak
The Phoenix Public Transit Department will be reducing the hours of operation for its bus services due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 26, 2020Virtual public hearing to be held for ASU, NAU, UA tuition proposals
A virtual public hearing regarding tuition proposals for Arizona's three state universities will be webcast for students and individuals to comment on.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2020
Brnovich issues opinion schools can use funds for coronavirus expenditures
The opinion says schools can use school district funds for coronavirus health-related purposes that help students, families and the community.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Apr 25, 2020Sonora Quest Laboratories offering coronavirus antibody testing
The diagnostic laboratory testing company announced Friday it will begin offering antibody testing for COVID-19 using blood specimens.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2020Excessive heat warning in effect Sunday for Phoenix, surrounding cities
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Phoenix and the other parts of the western and central deserts of Arizona on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2020Silver Alert canceled after 80-year-old Phoenix man found safe in Texas
A Silver Alert has been issued for Edgar Lallum, an 80-year-old man last seen in north Phoenix with a 1987 Lincoln Town Car.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2020Arizona coronavirus cases increase to 6,280, death toll reaches 273
With 235 new positive tests for coronavirus reported by the state health department Saturday morning, Arizona has surpassed the 6,200-case mark.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 25, 2020AZDES utilizing third-party vendor to launch coronavirus assistance system
The Arizona Department of Economic Security will use an outside vendor to launch the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance system by May 12.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 20201 dead, 1 rushed to hospital after helicopter crashes at Mesa park
One person died after a helicopter made a crash landing at a Mesa park on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020Peoria man arrested for allegedly stabbing step-grandfather to death
A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his 89-year-old step-grandfather to death early Friday morning, according to the Peoria Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020Tucson company to pay employee for coronavirus quarantine sick time
Bear Creek Electrical will pay an employee $1,600 after he missed work to self-quarantine from possible coronavirus symptoms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020Lake Pleasant implements additional restrictions to limit coronavirus spread
Lake Pleasant will begin limiting the times that guests can enter the park on weekends to help enforce physical-distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020
President Trump signs $484B bill that includes funds for small businesses
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Friday providing a $484 billion infusion of coronavirus-related spending. An Arizona congressman voted against it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020
With 276 new coronavirus positive tests, Arizona passes 6,000-case mark
With 276 new positive tests for coronavirus reported by the state health department Friday morning, Arizona has surpassed the 6,000-case mark.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020Phoenix firefighters revive dog trapped inside burning home
Firefighters saved a dog they found inside a burning Phoenix home Friday, reviving the pet with a Fido Bag.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020Finance website ranks Arizona among best states for working from home
WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked Arizona as one of the best states in the entire country for working from home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020Closures spread across 5 Valley freeways this weekend
Closures will be spread across five Valley freeways this weekend, including through the downtown Phoenix tunnel on Interstate 10.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2020AG Brnovich calls on FTC to enhance funeral service consumer protection
AG Mark Brnovich on Thursday joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General calling on the FTC to better protect consumers purchasing funeral home services.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2020Fire damages Panda Express restaurant in west Phoenix
A west Phoenix Panda Express restaurant sustained serious damage in a fire Thursday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2020Arizona state senator, 5 family members contract coronavirus
Arizona state Sen. Lupe Contreras and five of his family members have contracted COVID-19, the senator announced in a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2020Man rushed Mesa officers before being fatally shot, according to police
The man fatally shot by Mesa police on Wednesday rushed at officers while holding two knives, authorities said Thursday.