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A woman was arrested in Chandler following a fatal collision on the I-10 off-ramp by Ray Road, where she crashed her vehicle into other cars, leading to one death. Authorities reported that she exhibited signs of impairment and was driving recklessly prior to the incident. The specific charges against her are currently unclear.
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.
A fire at a four-story apartment building in central Phoenix has led to injuries among two firefighters and the displacement of numerous residents. The blaze, which erupted recently, highlights ongoing challenges related to fire safety in urban areas. Local authorities are responding to the situation and providing assistance to those affected.
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.
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.
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.
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.