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And on the Tempe Patch calendar - America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom

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Hello Tempe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Tempe revive charges in this controversial ASU arrest?
  • What went wrong in ASU's military-style workout in Tempe?
  • When Tempe's Dump furniture outlet starts its big closing markdowns.

Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Near-record heat, with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Thunderstorms and wind, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arizona State student faces criminal charges after controversial arrest; attorney claims arresting officer used excessive force (wsvn.com) — A Tempe student's arrest is back in the spotlight as city prosecutors file new misdemeanor charges months after an initial case was dismissed, keeping the matter in Tempe Municipal Court. Her attorney accuses the city and Tempe Police of using excessive force and trying to protect themselves, while the Tempe Officers Association defends the charges and an internal review continues.
   

2. ASU hockey collapse raises military-style training questions (spectrumlocalnews.com) — An Arizona State hockey player remains hospitalized after collapsing from suspected exertional heat stroke during a military-style workout in Tempe, raising serious questions about how ASU oversees intense training sessions. Experts say such programs often lack proper protocols, and the university has already reassigned a trainer and placed the head coach on leave while the player's family pushes for accountability and safer practices.
   

3. Haynes Furniture, The Dump are closing after 128 years: 'Bittersweet ending' (wtvr.com) — Tempe residents are about to lose The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet on West Elliot Road as the longtime Haynes and The Dump chains shut down all locations after 128 years. A going-out-of-business sale with steep markdowns on furniture, mattresses, and rugs will begin Thursday at 10 a.m., giving local shoppers a final chance to grab discounted items before the Tempe store closes for good.
   

4. Hawai'i football looks to bounce back against Arizona State (khon2.com) — Arizona State hosts the University of Hawai'i in Tempe this Saturday, giving local fans a home game against a struggling Rainbow Warriors squad. Hawai'i enters as a three-touchdown underdog and is focusing on cleaning up penalties, slow starts, and red-zone issues, with players emphasizing mental toughness heading into the FOX Sports 1 matchup.
   

5. Partnerships and Possibilities: Reflections on the 2026 National Community Investment Conference (frbsf.org) — Tempe residents may be interested to know their mayor joined peers from Utah and Tennessee at a Phoenix conference to talk about how rising housing costs are squeezing local families. The gathering focused on public‑private partnerships, zoning reforms, and smarter use of public land, with sessions highlighting tools like Opportunity Zones and flexible financing to support housing, small businesses, and community projects across the region.
   

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Ok Tempe! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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