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A Phoenix man was arrested after troopers say he hit 121 mph on U.S. 60 and crashed in Mesa. Officers found an open container; bond was set at $10,000.
Politics & Govt in ...
Canada reopened a consulate in downtown Phoenix on June 24, restoring a trade-focused presence after a 2012 closure and promising on-the-ground export and investment support.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Valley homeowners say pool contractors took deposits and left projects unfinished, with reported losses up to $36,000. State agencies outline filing steps and limits.
A state review found mathematical flaws in Arizona’s A–F scoring model; the Department of Education plans draft scoring rules this summer and an iterative rewrite.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
An 82-year-old woman suffered severe burns and organ damage after falling asleep on a sun‑heated metal lounge chair at a community pool; surgeons say multiple operations are planned.
A woman was critically injured after a late‑night dirt bike crash near Dysart Road and Northern Parkway in Glendale; a driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
A former Sun City firefighter was sentenced to 35 years after prosecutors say he abused five girls over more than a decade. The plea closes a long investigation.
Two children were hospitalized after being pulled from pools in Mesa; both were conscious when crews arrived.
A man in his 50s was found shot near 3rd Street and Centre Avenue in Buckeye; police detained a cousin who returned from a nearby church. The investigation is ongoing.
A one-year-old was pulled from a backyard pool near Bell Road and 56th Street in Phoenix and is hospitalized in extremely critical condition, officials say. Family members began CPR before crews arrived.
Fire crews found several hydrants not supplying water while battling a house fire in Queen Creek; town crews repaired the damaged hydrants and inspected the neighborhood.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
SR 89A between Sedona and I‑17 is closed after a brush fire; ADOT says there's no estimated reopening time. Detours via SR‑179 and I‑17 are in place.
A 43‑year‑old woman was killed after a suspected impaired driver ran a red light and drove her sedan into a Phoenix storefront near 59th & McDowell; the pickup driver faces charges once released from medical care.
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