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Top Phoenix news: Town pulls Nike plant incentives; Council seeks to ease distrust over police video

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Published on July 03, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Phoenix.

Town pulls Nike plant incentives over Kaepernick, Betsy Ross flag shoe sneaker

PHOENIX (FOX 10) — The City of Goodyear was celebrating after the West Valley city put the finishing touches on a deal with Nike, but now those plans might be in jeopardy due to outrage over another Nike story making headlines.

Read the full story on Fox 11 Los Angeles.

Phoenix Police Union takes aim at Councilman Carlos Garcia

"A token member! The board needed to brown up the place!" read one response to PLEA's post. "How much are the cartels paying him?" asked another.

Read the full story on phoenixnewtimes.

Police reports shed light on rape probe at Phoenix facility

PHOENIX (AP) - Police reports say some employees at a long-term care facility in Phoenix where an incapacitated patient was raped had suspected members of the victim's family could be responsible for the crime. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Phoenix council seeks to ease distrust over video of police

PHOENIX (AP) - City officials are reviewing options for an independent body to oversee police after a videotaped encounter between Phoenix officers and a black family sparked a national outcry. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Family, friends mourning loss of APS employee killed in Phoenix fire

Meanwhile, the investigation into the underground APS explosion continues.

Read the full story on 12NEWS.


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