• 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Phoenix: Tragic crash claims life on Phoenix's I-17 | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Phoenix: A fatal crash on I-17 in north Phoenix left one person dead, with authorities investigating the cause, while above-average temperatures and heat warnings are expected across the Valley next week. A Phoenix startup CEO faces fraud allegations, and Allegiant Airlines has suspended its Quad Cities to Phoenix-Mesa route for winter weeks.
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  • Phoenix: Phoenix leaders to study higher minimum wage for city workers | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Phoenix officials will vote on raising the minimum wage for city workers and contractors to address rising living costs, while the city council passes a new pet protection ordinance for summer heat. A porch pirate was arrested in Mesa after a series of burglaries, and Phoenix artists host a benefit concert to support the unhoused following a ban on outdoor aid.
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  • Phoenix: Man's body found in Phoenix canal; police investigate | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Phoenix authorities found a man's body in a canal during a routine patrol, while a high-speed chase in Mesa and a commercial fire near 35th Ave and Indian School Rd drew emergency responses. Allegiant Airlines also announced route cuts affecting Arizona travelers.
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  • Phoenix: Phoenix braces for monsoon dangers | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Phoenix officials warn residents to prepare for monsoon season with microbursts, flash floods, and haboobs impacting infrastructure, while a high-speed police chase on Loop 202 caused a multi-vehicle crash and lane closures. Advocates fight to save a 1920s historic home in downtown Phoenix from demolition, emphasizing its cultural significance and potential as a community landmark.
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  • Phoenix: Motorcyclist killed in Phoenix crash | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Phoenix faces monsoon season with thunderstorms and flash flood warnings as the National Weather Service forecasts scattered storms. Residents can use the Citizen app to report safety issues, while a Phoenix brewery celebrates Father’s Day with World Cup-themed beers and a neighborhood store earns top honors as Arizona’s best.
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