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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.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 4, 2020
NextCare Urgent Care offers curbside treatment amid COVID-19 outbreak
In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, 14 NextCare Urgent Care locations in Arizona are offering curbside treatment.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 4, 2020
Honeywell to produce over 6 million masks for Arizona to fight coronavirus
Honeywell expects to produce more than six million N95 masks for Arizona over the next year to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 4, 2020
Arizona coronavirus cases surpass 2,000; 11 more deaths reported
Arizona now has 2,019 reported positive tests for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and 52 deaths as of Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2020Arizona Enrichment Centers to offer childcare for frontline workers
Arizona Enrichment Centers will be offering childcare for children of critical health care workers, first responders and essential public sector workers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2020
Sinema: Salons, others can now benefit from coronavirus business resources
Following a change in essential businesses, U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said it's a good thing that these business can now get economic assistance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2020March unemployment numbers are ‘tip of the iceberg’ Valley economist says
Valley economist Elliot Pollack joined KTAR News 92.3 FM on Friday to discuss Arizona's economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2020
Ducey to shut down salons, barber shops, other services during outbreak
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday announced additional guidance that will shut down salons, barber shops and other services that were initially deemed essential during the coronavirus outbreak in an executive order announced last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2020Coronavirus forces family-only funeral for Phoenix Police’s Greg Carnicle
Funeral services for the Phoenix police commander who was killed in the line of duty have been set for next week and will be limited to immediate family, the department said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2020Mesa police officer fatally shoots suspect during traffic stop
A Mesa police officer conducting a traffic stop fatally shot a man riding a moped late Thursday, the department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2020Freeway restrictions scattered across the Valley this weekend
Freeway restrictions will affect drivers throughout the Valley this weekend, including a closure on the Loop 202 Santan Freeway in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 2, 2020
Gov. Ducey optimistic on health care preparedness to fight COVID-19
Gov. Doug Ducey and Health Services Director Cara Christ shed an optimistic light on the state's health care preparedness during the COVID-19 town hall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2020Gov. Doug Ducey says approach to essential services could be modified
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said during a virtual town hall on Thursday that guidelines regarding his designation of essential services could be modified.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2020Phoenix reptile sanctuary issues snake alert amid COVID-19 outbreak
As Valley residents adjust to the COVID-19 outbreak, they are now also advised to be on alert for the dangers associated with native snake populations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2020Reba, Phoenix Zoo and former Ringling Brothers elephant, dies at age 51
Phoenix Zoo elephant Reba died at the age of 51. She came to the zoo in 1999 from the Ringling Brothers Center for Elephant Conservation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2020Ducey signs order allowing some prescription refills without doctor visit
Arizonans who need medication will be allowed to refill some prescriptions for up to 180 days without a doctor appointment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2020Silver alert canceled after missing Phoenix woman found safe
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Thursday afternoon after a 76-year-old Phoenix woman who'd been missing was found safe.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Apr 2, 2020Valley Metro to reduce Express, RAPID bus service due to COVID-19
Valley Metro will begin operating fewer Express and RAPID bus trips on April 6 until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak.