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Man shot, killed in Rio Verde after confrontation with married couple
One man is dead after confronting another man and his wife in Rio Verde, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said. About 10 p.m. Monday, authorities said Kyle Kepler, 45, initiated a confrontation with Thomas Griffin, 31, and Griffin's wife. During the confrontation, Kepler aimed a gun at the Griffins, officials...
Politically motivated, or something else?
Hi readers! Welcome back to Republic Recount — and buckle up, because today's story is bizarre. Last Monday, officials in the state's most populous county publicly said a temporary employee had stolen a lanyard with a security fob and physical key from its election headquarters on June 20. The items were recovered and Walter...
Arizona’s homeless could be targeted under Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON – Advocates for homeless people in Arizona fear the Supreme Court has raised the risk of violence at the hands of police by upholding ordinances that criminalize sleeping in public places.<\p> Phoenix made national headlines for months last year after a judge in Maricopa County ordered the city’s largest homeless encampment, The Zone, to be cleared. Downtown businesses had complained it posed a safety hazard.<\p>
The triple digits are back in Phoenix, and there have already been fatalities as a result.
Yeah, the city suffered more than 600 deaths last year as a result of extreme heat, and more are coming this year. But the city and the surrounding county have been taking steps to try to prevent that. FADEL: Katherine Davis-Young at member station KJZZ is tracking this closely and...
Lose or find a pet in Phoenix? Here are the resources you should know about
Losing a beloved pet is something that no owner wants to experience. For owners looking for their lost animal, there's more they can do besides make flyers and talk to neighbors. The Maricopa County Department of Animal Care and Control reported returning nearly 2,000 pets safely to their homes in...
July starts with smattering of showers in Phoenix, surrounding areas
PHOENIX – Mother Nature kicked off July with cloudy skies and scattered showers across metro Phoenix early Monday. The main activity was in central Phoenix and the northern parts of the Valley, according to the Maricopa County Flood Control District map. A gauge just west of the Paradise Valley Mall area recorded nearly 0.4 inches between midnight and 6 a.m., while the high terrain north of Scottsdale received about a quarter-inch.
Heat-related deaths, burns reported amid hottest June on record for Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — June set a record as the hottest ever in Phoenix. Nearly half of the days last month had afternoons that reached 110 or above, with one day getting up to 117 degrees. The Arizona Burn Center—Valleywise Health says triple-digit temperatures can heat sidewalks between 160 and...
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