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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2020Maricopa County prioritizing PPE for hard-hit long-term care facilities
As long-term care facilities see a rise in coronavirus cases, Maricopa County is prioritizing personal protective equipment to these locations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2020Community bids virtual goodbye to Phoenix Cmdr. Greg Carnicle
A life and a career were remembered Tuesday during funeral services for a Phoenix police commander who was killed on the job a week ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2020
Total of Arizona coronavirus cases climbs past 2,500 with 73 deaths
The number of coronavirus cases in Arizona passed the 2,500 mark, and the death count increased to 73, state health officials announced Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2020
Stephanie Grisham leaving White House press secretary post
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, who worked in Arizona before making her way to Washington, is leaving her post after never holding a single formal press briefing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2020Arizona health officials continue to plan for dire scenario as virus spreads
In trying to slow the spread of COVID-19, Arizona health officials are planning for the worst-case scenario despite some potentially positive modeling data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2020Valley of the Sun United Way issues grants from COVID-19 fund
Valley of the Sun United Way issued its first round of grants from its United for the Valley COVID-19 Fund, the organization announced Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2020Arizona National Guard aids Navajo Nation amid COVID-19 spread
The Arizona National Guard State Surgeon visited Chinle on Saturday, bringing with him medical supplies to help combat the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2020Appreciate Arizonans doing great things during crisis
In honor of those on the frontline who are battling the coronavirus spread in the state, KTAR News is transforming into the "appreciation station."
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | Apr 6, 2020Phoenix foundation, businesses to provide laptops to students
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is partnering up with businesses and organizations to help keep students learning through the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2020Phoenix Mayor Gallego says city could face budget cuts
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city was looking at potential areas for budget cuts as the coronavirus outbreak continues to disrupt the economy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2020ASU launches drive-thru coronavirus testing for essential workers
After more than a week of delays, the ASU Biodesign Institute began its drive-thru testing for COVID-19 but it will not be open to the general public.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 20203 victims found in separate locations following shooting in Phoenix
Three victims were reported in separate locations following a shooting incident in Phoenix near the intersection of Papago Street and 16th Avenue.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 5, 2020ADOT says completing 2020 Census important for Arizona infrastructure
ADOT is urging people to complete their 2020 U.S. Census form due to the survey’s impact on federal funding for construction, transit and more in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 3-5
The state continues to battle coronavirus and a Phoenix reptile sanctuary issues warning in stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Couple charged in flood incident that killed 3 children at Tonto Creek
A couple has been charged in the deaths of three children after crossing floodwaters in Tonto Basin last year, according to the Arizona Supreme Court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Portable employee housing built in Morristown for work visa personnel
Arizona's first shipping container employee housing units, with a kitchenette, sleeping area and bathroom, have been installed at Castle Hot Springs Resort.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Luxury apartment complex coming to north Phoenix
A 325-unit luxury apartment complex is coming to north Phoenix near Happy Valley Road and 35th Avenue, with construction beginning in late 2020.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Phoenix officers reunite following shooting that killed colleague Carnicle
Two officers in the Phoenix Police Department reunited one week after a shooting led to their hospitalization and the death of one of their colleagues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Live updates: Information around Arizona, COVID-19 cases surpass 2,250
Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Arizona. Here's the latest information regarding COVID-19 from around the state, country and world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Arizona coronavirus cases increase to 2,269, death toll at 64
Arizona now has 2,269 reported positive tests for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and 64 deaths, state officials reported Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020UArizona Health Sciences sends Navajo Nation COVID-19 collection kits
The University of Arizona Health Sciences sent 250 COVID-19 sample collection kits to the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Arizona animal shelters urge pet owners to have COVID-19 plan in place
Arizona animal shelters are advising people to put together an emergency supply list and have a plan in place for their pets due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2020Tempe Marketplace launches multi-restaurant drive-in experience
Tempe Marketplace is creating a multi-restaurant, no-contact drive-in experience after restaurants were forced to cease sit-in dining due to COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2020Trump approves Ducey’s disaster declaration to get funding for Arizona
President Donald Trump approved the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration requested by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to get more funding for the state.