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Phoenix murder and violent crime rates break records in 2022

In 2022, Phoenix the city saw one of its deadliest and most violent years in recent history. The number of murders hit 223 — the highest in 16 years.

 

'So loose and fast right now': Glendale cracks down on unlicensed sober living homes

Glendale increased enforcement against unlicensed sober living homes in an effort to protect the community, city officials said.

 

Metro Phoenix eviction filings hit 15-year high in July

Landlords moved to evict more metro Phoenix renters in July than during any month since the Great Recession. Tenants are struggling with higher rents.

 

What Phoenix-area freeways will be closed this weekend? Here's what to know

These Phoenix-area freeways will be closed or restricted this weekend as part of ongoing improvement projects by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

 

Defense giant Raytheon sets up engineering-design hub at ASU's SkySong center

Raytheon will employ 150 professionals in its facility at SkySong, the Scottsdale Innovation Center north of Arizona State University's Tempe campus.

 

Remembering a brother and father: One of dozens who died during Arizona's brutal heat wave

Carl "Bo" Robert Nagy III was 43 years old and unhoused, according to his older sister, April Boseck, who lives in Arizona.

 

Buckeye City Council approves industrial rezone near downtown area

The Buckeye City Council approved the rezone plan Tuesday night. But some residents are concerned about their property values and safety.

 

$17K ransom sought from family in Mexico after man kidnapped, killed in Glendale

Glendale police arrested two men who they say kidnapped and killed a man and then sought $17,600 from the victim's family in Mexico.

 

Thousands of documents, 7 visits: After 2 years, DOJ probe of Phoenix police continues

Phoenix police release a video offering an update on the Department of Justice investigation and the changes they are making in the interim.

 

2 people dead after domestic dispute leads to suspected murder-suicide in Chandler

An apparent domestic dispute left 45-year-old Michelle Hicks and 49-year-old Rafael Quezada dead, Chandler police said.

 

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