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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2020MVD undergoing 4-day shutdown to replace obsolete computer system
The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division is undergoing a complete shutdown for four days to install a new computer system beginning Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2020Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs believes state should reopen fully now
If social distancing guidelines continue to be observed, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona would like to see nonessential businesses reopen as soon as possible.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2020Arizona foster care agency adjusting adoption process amid virus outbreak
Child Crisis Arizona CEO Torrie Taj discussed how her organization has adjusted to the virus outbreak so that those interested can become foster parents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020Top Arizona health official discusses path to reopen state’s economy
AZDHS Assistant Director Jessica Rigler discussed some of the criteria her department considers necessary for the state's economy to begin reopening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020Sen. McSally: Recovery checks ‘an important start’ to rebuilding economy
She may not call them stimulus checks, but Sen. Martha McSally sees the good in the "relief and recovery support" being done amid the coronavirus spread.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 15, 2020The Lyrid meteor showers return to Arizona skies
With the weather helping to warm us here in Arizona, Dr. Sky suggests to begin your Lyrid viewing party, with suggested distancing, as early as April 20.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020White House could do better than virus director Fauci, Rep. Biggs says
The nation's leading coronavirus policymaker should be out of the job as quickly as possible, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020
Arizona agency adjusts to deal with skyrocketing unemployment claims
The Arizona Department of Economic Security, which distributed $26.9 million in unemployment insurance last week, is adjusting to deal with skyrocketing claims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020
Arizona coronavirus case total nears 4,000, with 142 deaths
The Arizona health department reported an increase of 156 coronavirus positive tests and 11 deaths in its daily report Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020Body found in debris after fire in Phoenix alley extinguished
Phoenix police opened a homicide investigation after a body was found in the debris of an extinguished alley fire early Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020Tips, programs available for Arizona families affected by Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is offering programs online for those affected by dementia-related illnesses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020‘Hamilton,’ ‘Frozen’ highlight 2020-21 Broadway season at ASU Gammage
The 2020-2021 Broadway season at ASU Gammage will feature crowd-pleasing shows like "Hamilton," "Frozen" and “My Fair Lady.”
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2020Walgreens to provide 2 coronavirus drive-thru test locations in Arizona
Gov. Ducey announced that Arizona will be one of seven states where Walgreens will conduct drive-thru coronavirus testing at two separate locations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2020Arizona prison workers have tested positive for coronavirus
The Arizona Director of Corrections has had positive coronavirus tests among staff members, director David Shinn told the Mike Broomhead Show.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2020Arizona reports total of 3,806 coronavirus cases, with 131 deaths
The number of positive tests for coronavirus in Arizona has increased to 3,806, with 131 deaths, state health officials announced Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2020Phoenix resident ‘bringing cheer’ with Christmas lights amid virus outbreak
One Phoenix resident has implemented his eye-catching Christmas tradition early this year to cheer up his neighborhood during the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020Arizona prison system releases dashboard for inmate COVID-19 details
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry posted an online dashboard that details COVID-19 testing of the state's prison population.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020Top Arizona health official clarifies state’s new coronavirus information
Arizona Department of Health Services Assistant Director Jessica Rigler addressed some of the additional coronavirus data released over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020
Arizona gas prices down during outbreak, still among highest in US
Gas prices across the nation and in Arizona continue to fall, but Arizona still has some of the highest prices in the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020Scottsdale lab offering rapid antibody testing for COVID-19
A private lab with offices in metro Phoenix and Tucson has begun offering rapid antibody testing for the COVID-19 virus as the White House calls for more widespread evaluations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020Arizona reports 163 new coronavirus cases; death total rises to 122
The Arizona health department reported 163 new cases of coronavirus on Monday morning and seven additional deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020First responders contain fire at Amazon warehouse in Phoenix
A fire broke out at the Amazon warehouse in Phoenix on Sunday, with crews able to limit the worst of the damage to an area of an upper floor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020Longtime Valley pilot details effects of coronavirus on airline industry
The airline industry has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus, but a longtime Valley pilot thinks the industry will have no problem bouncing back.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 2020Valley respiratory therapists head to Colorado to help coronavirus patients
Four respiratory therapists from Valley Banner Health centers traveled over the weekend to Greely, Colorado to help coronavirus patients.