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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Arizona confirms first death from coronavirus in state
On Friday night, a man in his 50s became the first person in Arizona to die from the coronavirus, the Arizona Department of Health Services announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020SRP water release at Granite Reef Dam likely to cause flooding, road closures
The water release from the Granite Reef Dam will cause floodings and road closures near Gilbert and McKellips Roads in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020UA cancels graduation ceremony; ASU holds off on making decision
The University of Arizona canceled its graduation and Arizona State president Michael Crow said ASU is holding off on making a decision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Ducey: Arizona tax deadline extended; unemployment guidelines expanded
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the tax deadline was extended to July 15 and signed an order to expand unemployment benefits.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Navajo Nation shuts down Arizona community due to coronavirus
The Navajo Health Command Operations Center has required the closure of the Chilchinbeto community to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Arizona to keep schools closed for 2 more weeks due to coronavirus
Ariz. Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced schools will remain closed for two extra weeks due to the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Gov. Doug Ducey explains new state restrictions to stop coronavirus spread
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday explained the new restrictions he announced the previous day to combat the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020
Arizona reports COVID-19 increase to 63 cases, but number likely higher
The number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona increased to 63 as of Friday morning, according to the state health department, but the figure was likely higher.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Arizona AG warning residents to be cautious of coronavirus scams
The Arizona Attorney General released a statement advising Arizona residents to stay vigilant of scammers using the current state of the country to cash in.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Freeway restrictions to slow drivers across metro Phoenix this weekend
Freeway restrictions will slow drivers across metro Phoenix this weekend, including on Interstate 10 in the West Valley and the Loop 101 in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020American Red Cross faces blood shortage due to drive cancelations
The American Red Cross is missing 86,000 donations due to the closing of schools and businesses that often host blood drives.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020Queen Creek votes to form police department amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Town Council vote follows months of public outreach and comprehensive study that weighed various options regarding the town's law enforcement situation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020Fry’s Food Stores hiring 500 as coronavirus causes surge in demand
Fry's Food Stores is seeking to fill more than 500 hourly positions to help keep store shelves stocked with food and other essentials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020Phoenix City Council, Mayor Gallego butt heads over emergency declaration
The Phoenix City Council plans to meet Friday to debate and vote on Mayor Kate Gallego's state of emergency declaration meant to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020Tempe mayor orders bars closed, ban on dine-in restaurant service
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Tempe is joining neighboring Phoenix in banning dine-in restaurant service and closing bars and other gathering places.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020
Arizona reports 17 new coronavirus cases, pushing state total to 44
Arizona reported 44 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday morning, according to the state health department, an increase of 17 from the previous morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020Rain heading out of Phoenix as spring officially arrives
Downpours around the Phoenix area forced road closures Wednesday night and pushed a flood warning into effect for Thursday that was expected to last into early evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020Personal information of some Arizona voters accidentally included in report
The personal data of 78 Arizona voters was accidentally included in an early balloting report that went out to counties, the Secretary of State's Office said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020
Arizona tax preparer pleads guilty to compiling false tax returns
Roberto De La O allegedly prepared 118 tax returns between 2014 and 2017 that said the taxpayers worked for Red Home Investments.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Luke Air Force Base reports two positive coronavirus test results
Following Arizona's largest increase of coronavirus cases in a single day, Luke Air Force Base reported two bases members also tested positive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Chandler PD searching for teens who caused more than $2,000 of damage
Around 1 p.m. on March 13, three juvenile males caused more than $2,000 worth of damage to eight cars at Chandler Fashion Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020
Ducey gives latest update as Arizona’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise
The same day Arizona's total coronavirus cases reached 27, Gov. Ducey updated the public regarding the state's response to the pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Sinema says Ducey not doing enough to protect Arizonans from coronavirus
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema doesn't believe Arizona's governor is doing enough to protect the state's citizens from the coronavirus outbreak.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 18, 2020Fast radio bursts continue to perplex astronomers
One of the most amazing phenomenon in astronomy is the mysterious burst of energy known as fast radio burst.