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A Tempe man, Mazen Alassmari, 18, faces felony charges after police arrested him for speeding over 140 mph on the Mill Avenue Bridge. He fled from officers twice and has a history of reckless driving and noise complaints.
A black bear was found in a tree at Lake View Elementary in Page, Arizona, after being displaced by the Kaibab fire. Authorities safely tranquilized and relocated the bear without any reported injuries. The incident prompted local police to advise residents to keep children and pets indoors.
Tensions escalate between Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and the Navajo Nation Council over Nygren’s appointment of two interim controllers after the previous controller's resignation. The council declared both appointments illegal and unrecognized.
Cindy McCain, 71, is recovering from a mild stroke, as confirmed by the United Nations World Food Programme, which she leads. She expressed gratitude for the medical care she received in Italy and plans to continue her recovery at home in Arizona.
Scottsdale residents demanded the resignation of school board member Carine Werner after she referred to an employee as "morbidly obese" during a virtual meeting. The comment, made in August, sparked outrage as it was captured without her awareness. Community members continue to voice their concerns on the matter.
Two brothers, Dayvon and Antwan Jones, were arrested after a fight led to their father's death in Goodyear on October 8. The brothers claim their father initiated the altercation, which escalated when Dayvon placed him in a chokehold. Police reported a history of the father's anger issues and prior assaults on Antwan.
Three people survived after their vehicle plunged off a cliff on Apache Trail near Tortilla Flat. Fire crews located one individual 40 feet down a slope, while the vehicle with two others was found over 350 feet below. The incident occurred on October 8, prompting responses from local fire departments.
The City of Phoenix has announced that sand is no longer available for sandbags at designated parks due to high demand. Residents were able to access sand for flood mitigation during the Monsoon season, but supplies have run out. The city encourages residents to prepare for storms as they may affect local areas.
Walmart will eliminate synthetic dyes, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives from its private-label brands to enhance transparency and meet customer demand. The change impacts brands like Great Value and Marketside, with 90% of Walmart's U.S. store brands set to be free from synthetic dyes. Reformulated products are expected to reach shelves over the next two years, with some not available until early 2027.
Salt River Project (SRP) installed a 650-pound flume on the Verde River watershed to accurately measure water flow, addressing issues caused by ice in winter. The flume, equipped with a heater, aims to enhance measurement reliability for the 244 billion gallons of water SRP delivers to metro Phoenix residents. SRP also collaborates with Arizona State University to study the impact of forest thinning on water runoff.