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Glendale, Arizona Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Glendale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Glendale police stopped a knife attack inside a busy shopping center
- How an AI glitch derailed Glendale Community College’s big graduation moment
- Glendale resident tied to massive Four Corners drug bust investigation
Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
- Sunday: Sunny and seasonably warm, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Glendale officer-involved shooting at shopping center (peoriatimes.com) — Glendale police shot and wounded a knife-armed man during a domestic violence incident at a busy shopping center near 63rd Avenue and Bell Road, rescuing a woman who signaled for help. No officers or bystanders were hurt, and Buckeye police are now handling the independent investigation to ensure transparency and reassure nearby residents. 
• AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation (triblive.com) — A recent graduation at Glendale Community College in Arizona was disrupted when an AI-powered name-reading system mispronounced or skipped many graduates’ names, prompting boos and frustration. After backlash, the college let affected students cross the stage again with a human announcer, highlighting broader concerns as more schools nationwide experiment with AI at ceremonies.
• Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners (durangoherald.com) — A Glendale resident, Carlos Miramontes, is facing serious drug trafficking charges after an undercover operation at Ute Mountain Casino in Colorado allegedly uncovered large quantities of meth and fentanyl. While the case is being handled in Montezuma County courts, it underscores how regional narcotics investigations can involve Glendale residents and potential cross-border trafficking ties.
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🗞 Nearby News
Sun City
- Caring Angels turn plastic bags into hope - Sun City West Independent (yourvalley.net)
- Should Sun City singles, couples pay the same rec fees? (yourvalley.net)
- Royal Oaks names Lauren Lauder as new executive director - Sun City West Independent (yourvalley.net)
Phoenix
- Phoenix speed cameras mail nearly 8,000 citations in first month as debate continues (abc15.com)
Ok Glendale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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