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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Stanton wants to activate Arizona National Guard to fight coronavirus
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona called on the state to activate its National Guard to help with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Arizona’s top elections officer asks for all-mail voting rest of year
The Arizona Secretary of State has asked state legislators to authorize all-mail voting for the August primaries and November general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020More rain expected for the Valley, snow for the high country
After plenty of rain last week, the Valley can expect the showers to continue Wednesday and into Thursday. The high country can expect snow as well.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Number of Arizona COVID-19 coronavirus cases jumps to 27
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Arizona jumped to 27, the Arizona Department of Health Services announced Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Grand Canyon Skywalk shuts down temporarily to guard against virus
The popular Grand Canyon Skywalk and other tourist-related operations that run through Grand Canyon West will be closed temporarily in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the parent company said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Gasoline manufacturer planning $3 billion Arizona plant
Nacero Inc. announced plans Tuesday to build a $3 billion plant in Casa Grande that will produce 35,000 barrels of gasoline daily.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 79-year-old Phoenix woman
A Silver Alert was canceled Tuesday evening for a 79-year-old woman who went missing in Phoenix earlier in the day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Joe Biden wins Democratic primary in Arizona
Joe Biden won Arizona's Democratic presidential preference primary, bringing him a step closer to securing the party's nomination.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Phoenix Sky Harbor downsizing TSA operations amid COVID-19 pandemic
As nationwide travel decreases due to the coronavirus outbreak, Phoenix Sky Harbor's TSA operations will consolidate within Terminal 4.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Restrictions for I-17 drainage project in Phoenix begin Tuesday
The Arizona Department of Transportation began its first restrictions for the Interstate 17 drainage project Tuesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Voting by mail in Arizona has friend in Maricopa County Recorder Fontes
Mail-in ballots could be the only way Arizonans vote in the next election, and Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes thinks that's a good thing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020
Ducey gives update on coronavirus, new testing facilities in Arizona
Ducey updated the public on the COVID-19 outbreak in Arizona -- along with advances in the state's testing abilities -- during a press conference in Tucson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Bashas’ stores opening early for senior shoppers every Wednesday
A popular Arizona grocer is changing up its hours one day a week to help out older adults amid the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Arizona coronavirus cases reach 21 after 2nd reported in Navajo County
Arizona's health department reported three new positive tests for the COVID-19 coronavirus on Tuesday. A second case in Navajo County was also reported, although it hasn't been confirmed by the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Scottsdale-based Harkins Theatres, others close in response to pandemic
Scottsdale-based movie chain Harkins Theatres and two other national cinemas will suspend operations for at least two weeks because of coronavirus concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Flagstaff limits public access to restaurants amid COVID-19 pandemic
The city of Flagstaff has taken action to limit the public's access to local restaurants as a means of combating the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Maricopa’s Emergency Operations Center activated to combat COVID-19
The same day Arizona's coronavirus cases reached 18, Maricopa County's Emergency Operations Center was activated to help combat the growing outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2020Banner Health leader discusses response to Arizona COVID-19 outbreak
Banner Health's chief clinical officer held a press conference on Monday in which she discussed the healthcare company's response to COVID-19 in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2020Mesa suspends shutting off utilities during coronavirus pandemic
Mesa residents who have fallen on hard financial times due to the coronavirus outbreak will not have their utilites shut off by the city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2020Westbound I-10 closed in Phoenix ahead of rush hour because of crash
Westbound Interstate 10 was closed in Phoenix on Monday afternoon ahead of rush hour because of a crash, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2020
Maricopa County Court, Phoenix city court cancel jury selection for day
Maricopa County canceled jury selection for Monday, the Superior Court announced, citing concern over the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2020Arizona reports 6 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases, pushing total to 18
Arizona reported six new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus Monday morning, pushing the state total to 18 since the start of the outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2020Turf Paradise shuts down season early over coronavirus concerns
Turf Paradise has shut down its live horse racing season until the fall because of coronavirus concerns, track officials said.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Mar 16, 2020Grape news: Verde Valley close to becoming a designated wine region
Wine drinkers may soon be able to reach for that Verde Valley vintage, if local wineries and vineyards have their way.