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A 47-year-old man was struck and later died after being hit by a pickup in Maryvale near 43rd and Whitton. Police say the driver stayed on scene and detectives are investigating.
An SUV crashed into a parked patrol car at the Mountain View Precinct late Friday, throwing an officer from the squad car. The officer is stable and police say the driver may have been impaired.
A serious-injury collision closed roads near 27th Avenue and Camelback in Phoenix; Phoenix Police said a PIO will provide updates at 4 p.m.
Authorities arrested a 52‑year‑old after tying him to more than 40 thefts at West Valley construction sites that stripped appliances, wiring and fixtures. Police say surveillance and mapping helped link the cases.
Politics & Govt in ...
USDA will reopen the Douglas, Ariz. cattle crossing on Aug. 24 under a phased plan tied to Mexico’s screwworm‑control milestones. APHIS says strict inspections will be required.
Federal prosecutors say an Arizona man pleaded guilty after postal inspectors intercepted roughly 20,300 carfentanil‑laced M‑30 pills bound for the Birmingham area.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Chandler-based Microchip has agreed to buy Hailo, adding the Hailo-8/10/15 chips and a 10,000+ developer community to its embedded portfolio. Terms were not disclosed and closing is expected by Sept. 30.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dangerous heat hits Phoenix today with highs near 117°F and an Extreme Heat Warning through Monday.
Parks & Nature in ...
Coyotes ran across a Phoenix man's roof two nights in a row, scratching at his window. Officials say remove food sources and haze bold animals to prevent repeat visits.
Real Estate & Development in ...
ViaWest paid $5.3M for Ahwatukee Golf Club and says it will invest in irrigation, driving‑range and clubhouse upgrades while keeping the course open.
Neil DeSanti, a north Phoenix Republican, was indicted on six felony counts alleging false voter registration and illegal voting tied to registrations and ballots from 2012–2025.
A person was struck and killed by an SUV on a busy central Phoenix road Friday, forcing a closure as investigators processed the scene.
Police say a 31-year-old used his Safeway rewards number after allegedly stealing an employee’s keys from a break room, then torched the stolen SUV; he was arrested in Tucson.
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