Phoenix

2024 - 8 - 11

Hit & Run, Hospital Havoc, and Free Pancakes: The Wild Week in Phoenix!

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From wild hit-and-runs to free pancakes, Phoenix had it all this week! Find out the latest buzzy news!

This week in Phoenix was nothing short of eventful, starting with a Valley woman seeking answers after a hit-and-run driver was caught on surveillance camera crashing into her yard and speeding off into the night. Not only was her home and fence damaged, but multiple cars in the yard took a hit too. Meanwhile, in another part of Phoenix, a hospital faced a crisis of its own—transferring nearly a hundred patients after an air conditioning meltdown left them sweltering in the summer heat. Employees and patients alike were left reeling from the discomfort, and the incident has sparked a review of the facility’s emergency procedures.

The roads weren't any safer with traffic chaos at the 'Mini Stack' interchange following a deadly crash that saw the freeway shut down for hours. Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers were on the scene, trying to piece together the events that led to the tragic accident. But the commotion didn’t stop on the streets or the hospitals; it spilled over into residential areas where a man was fatally shot in an east Phoenix apartment complex. Police are on the hunt for the suspect, who remains at large, adding another layer of anxiety for the neighborhood's residents.

In the midst of all this mayhem, there's a sweet silver lining—14 places where Phoenix kids can eat free or at a discount this August! It’s not all bad news, especially for families looking to treat their children to a meal without breaking the bank. From international pancake houses to burger joints, the options are plentiful and delicious.

For those interested in trivia, did you know that Phoenix is one of the sunniest cities in the world? On average, it enjoys around 300 sunny days per year. And here's another fun fact: the 'Mini Stack' interchange is considered one of the busiest freeway junctions not just in Phoenix, but in the entire state of Arizona.

Clearly, life in Phoenix is full of ups and downs—quite literally when it comes to the heat and traffic! This week might have been a rollercoaster, but it’s these moments that make the city an exciting place to live.

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Caught on camera: Hit-and-run driver damages Phoenix home ... (Arizona's Family)

A Valley woman is searching for answers after a surveillance camera caught a hit-and-run driver crashing into the yard of her Phoenix home and leaving ...

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Phoenix hospital transfers patients after being without A/C for days (Arizona's Family)

A Phoenix hospital has been forced to transfer patients after being without air conditioning for days, and one employee tells Arizona's Family that it's a ...

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Mini Stack interchange in Phoenix reopens following deadly crash ... (Arizona's Family)

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A busy Phoenix freeway interchange has reopened after a deadly crash early Monday morning. Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers ...

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Driver damages home and cars after ramming into Phoenix yard (ABC15 Arizona)

Phoenix police are investigating a crash in south Phoenix that damaged a woman's home, fence and cars.

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Suspect sought in deadly east Phoenix apartment shooting (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Police are looking for a suspect after a shooting at an apartment complex near 43rd Street and McDowell Road left a man dead.

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Man killed in overnight shooting in east Phoenix (Arizona's Family)

Phoenix Fire took one man to the hospital, and he was later pronounced dead.

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14 places where Phoenix-area kids eat free or discounted this August (Arizona's Family)

The international pancake house and restaurant chain specializes in American breakfast foods but also serves lunch and dinner, such as burgers and chicken ...

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Shooting at Phoenix apartment complex ends with man dead, police ... (12news.com KPNX)

The shooting happened at an apartment complex near 43rd Street and McDowell Road early Monday morning, Phoenix police said.

Phoenix hospital transfers 98 patients after AC breakdown (Becker's Hospital Review)

Phoenix-based St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center transferred 98 patients after its air conditioning system broke, resulting in patient room temperatures ...

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Balacera en complejo de apartamentos de Phoenix terminó con un ... (12News.com)

Balacera en complejo de apartamentos de Phoenix terminó con un hombre muerto y la policía sigue buscando al sospechoso.

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Woman killed in motorcycle crash while racing on I-17 in Phoenix ... (Arizona's Family)

A woman is dead after investigators say she crashed her motorcycle while racing two cars on Interstate 17 in central Phoenix Sunday night.

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A pesar del calor extremo, desalojos de vivienda están en alza en el ... (AZCentral)

Las solicitudes de desalojo en el área metropolitana de Phoenix aumentaron en julio, dejando a muchos sin hogar a medida que las temperaturas alcanzaron récords ...

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Expect delays this week near busy Phoenix intersection for water ... (Arizona's Family)

Watch for traffic restrictions at a busy Phoenix intersection this week as crews work to repair a water main leak.

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Phoenix PD patrol SUV totaled after officer swerves to avoid hitting ... (Arizona's Family)

A Phoenix police officer escaped serious injury after crashing into a wall while trying to avoid hitting a dog early Monday morning.

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Already crowded Phoenix intersection struck with days of lane ... (12news.com KPNX)

The intersection of 24th Street and Camelback Road is swamped by a big water leak 14-feet below ground. These are the closures you can expect.

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Investigan muerte de hombre tras tiroteo en el este de Phoenix (Telemundo Arizona)

El incidente ocurrió la madrugada del lunes cerca de la calle 43 y McDowell Road. PHOENIX - Un hombre murió tras sufrir una herida de bala la madrugada del ...

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Phoenix officer uninjured after crash near 56th Street and ... (ABC15 Arizona)

Officials say the crash occurred when a dog darted out in the roadway and the officer swerved to avoid it. The vehicle then struck a small retaining wall.

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Phoenix officer swerved to avoid dog on road, crashed into wall: PD (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Phoenix Police say an officer was not seriously hurt after crashing into a wall near 56th Street and Thunderbird Road.

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Candidato al Concejo de Phoenix abandona contienda tras ser ... (AZCentral)

Emilio Ávila Solís dijo que se estaba "retirando de la contienda" para representar al suroeste de Phoenix y que está "contratando un abogado".

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Phoenix Sky Harbor to build walkway between terminals as travel ... (Arizona's Family)

A walkway connecting Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 is under construction at Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport as international travel grows.

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Motorcyclist was racing 2 cars before crashing on I-17 in Phoenix: DPS (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Authorities say a woman riding a motorcycle died after she raced two other vehicles and crashed near Interstate 17 and Camelback Road.

Phoenix-Area Group Drives Creation of Multi-City Platform (GovTech)

The Connective, a regional smart city consortium in the Phoenix, Ariz., metropolitan area, is working to help local governments deploy scalable technology ...

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Ejecutan a hombre en la madrugada en el Oeste de Phoenix - Portada (Prensa Arizona)

Los bomberos de Phoenix llevaron a un hombre al hospital, y luego fue declarado muerto. McDowell Road estuvo cerrada en ambas direcciones en el área mientras la ...

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Phoenix man arrested after wrong-way crash on I-8 leaves several hurt (Arizona's Family)

A Phoenix man is facing two dozen charges, including DUI and assault, following a wrong-way crash late last week on Interstate 8.

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Phoenix police detain suspects at Walmart after cactus-shooting ... (12news.com KPNX)

A park ranger at Piestewa Peak told 12News two individuals had been shooting at saguaros and then fled when Phoenix police were called.

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