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The Phoenix Police Department will honor fallen Officer Zane Coolidge, who was shot in the line of duty, during a memorial service on September 18, 2024. The service will be streamed live for the community, who are encouraged to line the procession route to show support for Coolidge's family.
Phoenix is experiencing an unusual cool-down this week, with temperatures dropping to the upper 80s and low 90s, alongside a slim chance of rain. However, forecasters warn that the heat will return next week, with temperatures likely reaching the triple digits again. This fluctuation in weather offers a brief glimpse of fall for residents.
The Phoenix Police Department will honor fallen Officer Zane Coolidge, who was shot in the line of duty on September 6, 2024. His memorial service, closed to the public but available via live stream, will take place on September 18, 2024. Community members are invited to show their support by lining the procession route.
Phoenix is experiencing a relentless heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for 112 consecutive days. Weather experts predict a slight dip in temperatures to the mid-90s later in the week, but another warmup is expected soon. This unprecedented heat streak has raised concerns among climatologists regarding the implications of breaking heat records year after year.
A 34-year-old man named Diego Razo-Cortes was fatally stabbed at a gas station near Interstate 17 in Phoenix on Saturday evening. Police are actively searching for the suspect involved in the incident.
Three people died and two others were critically injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 10 near the Arizona-New Mexico border. The accident caused the westbound lanes of I-10 to close, prompting detours for drivers. Authorities are still assessing the condition of the tractor-trailer driver.
Five wildfires in Arizona have burned nearly 30,000 acres over the past week, with three of the fires remaining at 0% containment. Firefighting teams are utilizing "super scooper" planes to combat the flames, especially in rugged areas, while some neighborhoods have been spared from destruction.
Phoenix police are seeking public assistance in solving the homicide of 30-year-old Paul Carrillo, who was shot on September 5. The police have encouraged anyone with information to contact Silent Witness, offering rewards for tips that lead to an arrest.
Valerie Magana-Gonzalez succumbed to injuries sustained in a late August mobile home fire in Tempe, bringing the death toll to five, including her two young children and family members. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, while a GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the victims' families.
Phoenix Union High School, the first high school in Phoenix, once served over 6,500 students and was the largest high school west of the Mississippi. Currently, the historic buildings are part of the Phoenix Bioscience Core and the University of Arizona College of Medicine. This article highlights the school's historical significance and its transformation over time.