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Barricaded suspect in Glendale standoff dead, shelter-in-place lifted
Glendale police said the suspect is also a suspect in a different investigation stemming from the same home.
West Valley View
Avondale Citizen Academy opens applications
The city of Avondale recently opened applications for the Citizen Leadership Academy — inviting residents to learn the ins and outs of municipal government. For Management Analyst Arielle Leal, one of the major goals of the program is to demystify…
12News
Rain, thunderstorms hit Valley
A thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of the West Valley through 6 p.m.
KTAR
Suspect dead after barricading himself inside Glendale home for hours, police say
The 59-year-old man barricaded himself inside a home and used a rifle to shoot at officers for two hours, striking multiple police cars.
ABC15 West Valley
Report details family concerns, suspect's 'lifestyle' changes before remains found at Litchfield Park home
An Avondale police report reveals "lifestyle" changes and details on a homicide suspect's mental health before police discovered his parents buried in the backyard.
12News
Police report details behavioral changes before Litchfield Park couple’s deaths
Family members noticed troubling changes in Matthew Flores’ behavior before police found his parents’ remains buried at their home.
ABC15 West Valley
Man dead after shooting involving officers near 75th and Glendale avenues
Glendale police say a 59-year-old man is dead after he fired at officers and barricaded himself in a home Wednesday afternoon.
ABC15 West Valley
Police target speeders in Buckeye school zones to keep students safe
As students head back to class, the West Valley Speed Task Force is stepping up patrols around schools to crack down on speeding drivers and ensure everyone arrives safely.
InBuckeye
Cooling Centers are available in Buckeye
The City of Buckeye wants residents to know that relief from the extreme heat is available at local cooling centers and Hydration Stations. Cooling Centers Buckeye Public Library, Coyote Branch, […] The post Cooling Centers are available in Buckeye appeared first on InBuckeye.com.
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Goodyear certifies election, cancels November ballot
The Goodyear City Council officially certified the results of the July 21 primary election during a special meeting on Aug. 4, confirming the election of Mayor Joe Pizzillo and three council members and eliminating the need for a November general…
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Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.
BBC News
Harvey Nichols bought by Sports Direct owner
Harvey Nichols was founded in 1831, but had appointed an administrator in June.
BBC News
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
KTAR
The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Paul Grinvalds has completed 114 marathons in all 50 states, but he still wilts when he races in temperatures beyond 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 Celsius). It’s the same for most runners, as the body can’t cool down during exertion, and heat makes that even harder. “One thing about marathoners is […]
12News
Here's how much rainfall hit the Phoenix area on Wednesday
Parts of Mesa got some of the most rainfall Wednesday evening.
BBC News
Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assault
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.
KTAR
The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave the Trump administration
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her young family. Leavitt, 28, called it a “bittersweet decision” in a social media post Wednesday shortly after President Donald Trump announced she would be stepping […]
BBC News
Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
Critics - including Labour MP Jess Phillips - have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy.
KTAR
Reflecting Pool’s botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service’s reputation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have landed the National Park Service in a political predicament. The beloved federal agency, its iconic park rangers and other employees have been serving the public while managing controversial demands by the Republican president — from revising exhibits at parks and […]
BBC News
Voting under way in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
