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Coronavirus In Arizona: 6,417 New Cases, 1 Death
As Arizona expands its vaccination reach, the state continues to lead the U.S. in its coronavirus infection rate.

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As Arizona expands its vaccination reach, the state continues to lead the U.S. in its coronavirus infection rate.

The Phoenix Police Department is searching for a woman missing since Jan. 7.
Family Promise, which helps homeless families, thought it would get 10 responses when it asked for towel donations. It got more than 160.
Tucson police said a 61-year-old man is dead after colliding with a Sun Tran bus on Sunday morning.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said a local PetSmart had been investigating the man on suspicion of fraud for three years.
Arizona's largest county will not yet vaccinate people over the age of 65 at its county sites due to a lack of sufficient doses.
The Pima County Medical Examiner's office said this week it had reached capacity due to a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
Attorney Albert Watkins said President Donald Trump should pardon his client, who is charged in connection with the Capitol insurrection.
Two have been arrested in connection with a Dec. 8 shooting in Scottsdale, officials said.
New federal charges were filed against Jake Chansley, aka Arizona's "QAnon Shaman," according to a newly unsealed indictment.
A 13-year veteran of the Arizona State University Police Department has died after he sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle crash.
Reid Park is giving back to the community starting Friday with a food drive benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Pima County is moving into Phase 1B of its coronavirus vaccination plan this week, with registration opening Thursday.
The new mayor issued his second emergency declaration in his first week of office to require face masks as coronavirus cases surge.
Following the success of the State Farm Stadium vaccination site, Arizona is opening another at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Tuesday.
The Tucson Police Department said it doesn't expect trouble before Inauguration Day, but it will be ready if it happens.
Arizona will allow residents over the age of 65 to get the coronavirus vaccine starting Tuesday as a result of new federal recommendations.
The Tucson Unified School District announced Tuesday that Michael Hicks, its former governing board president, has passed away.
The newest Flower Child location in Tempe, which will focus only on takeout and online ordering for contact-free dining, opened Wednesday.
Arizona's congressional delegation split along party lines as the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time.