Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 106 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 99, low: 84.
Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 103 and low of 83 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UMOM program sees surging demand for 24/7 summer heat shelter (ktar.com) — Families experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are turning to UMOM's new 24/7 Summer Family Heat Relief shelter in far greater numbers than expected, with 222 households already served. Backed by expanded City of Phoenix funding, the program offers round‑the‑clock shelter, meals, and support during dangerous overnight heat, and UMOM expects to help more than 300 families before the season ends.
• 15-year-old girl killed by car in north Phoenix crash honored at vigil (fox10phoenix.com) — North Phoenix neighbors are mourning 15-year-old Phoebe Melton, who died after being hit by a car near 19th Avenue and Thunderbird Road on Aug. 25. About 50 family members and friends gathered for a candlelight vigil near Thunderbird High School, sharing memories while Phoenix police continue investigating the crash, noting the driver stayed at the scene and impairment isn't suspected.
• Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for Aug. 29, 2026 (azcentral.com) — If you bought Arizona Lottery tickets in Phoenix, you can now check the Aug. 29 Powerball and The Pick numbers and see if you've won. The article lists all winning combinations and explains exactly how Phoenix-area players can claim prizes, including addresses and hours for local lottery offices.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Governor Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Proclaim September 1 Hotel Employee Day —Justin Liggin Read on Patch
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Expands Menu with New Pit Boss, Building on Major Menu Expansion —Justin Liggin Read on Patch
Impact Gymnastics Expands to the West Valley, Taking Over Former Flames Gymnastics Location —Charlotte Shaff Read on Patch
Valley Leadership Launches Catalyze Class 6 with a Call To Shape Arizona's Future —Charlotte Shaff Read on Patch
Found this puppy. 31st Ave and Caribbean ln. 1 block South of Greenway. Never seen him before. He's been hanging out in my yard since at least 4 this afternoon. He's… (Nextdoor Country Gables)
Update: Pet Reunited IpMew, a cat who went missing in Phoenix, AZ, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 8 minutes. Message from Owner: "I had this… (Nextdoor 40th and Bell)
Skanska USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Phoenix. Apply here.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paradise Valley
5 restaurants in these 2 states received Michelin stars (miamiherald.com)
Keeping cool when everything's on fire: Producer Marta Ravin's lessons from her celebrity-filled TV career (prdaily.com)
Inside PVSchools: Meet Principal Shelly Richardson (yourvalley.net)
WWE Hall Of Famer JBL Talks Royal Rumble Date, Whether It Should Be Two Nights (wrestlinginc.com)
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