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Phoenix News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Phoenix News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Phoenix: Phoenix house fire leaves six hospitalized in critical condition. | June 22

    Phoenix: Phoenix house fire leaves six hospitalized in critical condition. | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Phoenix saw a fatal crash on a busy road during Father’s Day weekend, killing a pregnant woman and her son, while Goodyear Buc-ee’s new Arizona location sparked excitement and long lines among locals. City officials promoted the Citizen app to improve public safety and community engagement.
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    1 min
  • Phoenix: Tragedy strikes Phoenix as 1-year-old drowns in pool | June 21

    Phoenix: Tragedy strikes Phoenix as 1-year-old drowns in pool | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Phoenix: A 1-year-old child was found dead in a pool during a heatwave, adding to a recent tragedy involving another infant drowning, while the family of missing Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay calls for renewed efforts in her cold case. City officials launched the Citizen app to boost public safety and emergency response, alongside $1.3 million in grants to Arizona nonprofits through Season for Sharing.
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    2 mins
  • Phoenix: Excessive Heat Expected in Phoenix Area | June 20

    Phoenix: Excessive Heat Expected in Phoenix Area | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Phoenix faces extreme heat this week with temperatures reaching mid-90s, prompting warnings about urban heat islands and new cooling initiatives, while a child's drowning at a Phoenix pool underscores summer safety concerns. Arizona State University's proposal to demolish a historic Phoenix home for open space has sparked debate among preservationists.
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    2 mins
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