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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Arizona enters new water year ahead of historic Colorado River cuts (abc15.com) — Phoenix residents are heading into a new water year with major Colorado River cuts scheduled to begin in 2027, though supplies won't change for the rest of 2026. State officials say Arizona faces a 27% reduction in its river allocation, and Phoenix's exact share is still being finalized, but households may eventually feel the impact through higher water bills and stronger conservation pushes.
2. Downtown Phoenix YMCA slated for demolition after closure (fresnobee.com) — Downtown Phoenix's Lincoln Family YMCA has closed permanently, displacing about 70 low-cost apartment residents and ending a long-running fitness and community hub on Central Avenue. Most tenants have been relocated, but advocates warn some remain at risk of homelessness as demolition looms and the YMCA plans a new facility. Longtime Phoenix members now must seek new gyms and food box resources elsewhere.
3. 1 Killed in Phoenix Pedestrian Accident near Indian School Road and Grand Avenue (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A man was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday night near Indian School Road and Grand Avenue in Phoenix, leading to a full closure of the roadway while police investigated. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated, and Phoenix police are still working to determine how the collision happened. Expect lingering questions and possible follow-up on safety at this busy intersection.
4. How ASU's new heat center plans to help save lives in Phoenix (azfamily.com) — With heat-related deaths surging in the Phoenix metro area this year, Arizona State University has launched a new Center for Heat Preparedness to better protect residents. The center will unite researchers, community groups and officials to develop practical strategies for surviving extreme heat, especially as high nighttime temperatures and energy costs strain vulnerable Phoenix households.
5. Phoenix area restaurants cited for hand-washing issues, warm milk container (azfamily.com) — Health inspectors recently cited several Valley restaurants, including Amy Pho on West Carefree Highway in Phoenix, for multiple major violations in Maricopa County's weekly Dirty Dining report. The county highlights risk factors like poor hand-washing and unsafe food temperatures, and diners can review full inspection details through Maricopa County's online scoring system.
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