Phoenix/ Community & Society
Published on January 03, 2020
Top Phoenix news: Dashcam catches crash; U-Haul won't hire smokers in 21 states; morePhoto: iStock

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Phoenix.

16-year-old boy hit by car after shoving three girls to safety, Arizona police say

A 16-year-old boy shoved three girls to safety before being hit by a vehicle in a Phoenix, AZ, crosswalk, police say. He’s now in critical condition.

Read the full story on The Modesto Bee.

Dashcam catches crash involving Phoenix police cruiser responding to a call

The video serves as a reminder to be on the lookout for emergency vehicles, police say.

Read the full story on 12NEWS.

2 ramps on Loop 101 in north Phoenix will be closed

Two ramps on the Loop 101 freeway in north Phoenix will be closed Sunday as part of a freeway widening project. The westbound off-ramp and eastbound on-ramp at Seventh Avenue are scheduled to be closed at 9 p.m. Sunday. They are expected to remain closed for about three months.

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

U-Haul to stop hiring smokers in 21 states

U-Haul International has announced plans to stop interviewing and hiring nicotine users, including people who use e-cigarettes and vaping products. 

Read the full story on WNCN.


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