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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deploy Starlink satellites, with a viewing window of 7–11 p.m. on July 1; observers in the Phoenix area should look south to southeast to see a bright streak and contrail as the rocket passes, and you can watch the live feed on X/@SpaceX.
Capcom released an unannounced Steam patch for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 that fixes several bugs and adds Windows 11 compatibility, but unintentionally disables Dark Phoenix by mischecking Phoenix's Hyper Gauge on death, making Dark Phoenix inaccessible and prompting fans to speculate about an accidental code change.
Alaska Airlines will launch three seasonal nonstop routes from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport starting Nov. 1, linking Santa Rosa to Boise, Phoenix and Salt Lake City through mid‑April 2027. Phoenix flights will operate daily through April 21, 2027, while Boise and Salt Lake City will run daily during peak periods through April 19–21, 2027, with off‑peak schedules varying. The expansion reinforces Alaska’s long‑running presence at the airport and expands options for travelers in the North Bay.
A 74-year-old Timonium attorney, Robert W. MacMeekin of Fine, Kelly & MacMeekin, was killed in a domestic-related shooting at his home in the Millgate neighborhood of Phoenix, Baltimore County. His son-in-law, 41-year-old Mark Thomas Ryan of Bel Air, has been charged with first-degree murder and the use of a firearm and is being held without bond; Ryan appeared in court, with a bail review and a preliminary hearing scheduled for this month.
Capital has dried up for Phoenix-area build-to-rent projects as a federal housing bill works through Congress, threatening layoffs and delaying both completed and under-construction developments with uncertainty over whether projects will be grandfathered under the ROAD to Housing Act.
A Hawaii man who traveled to Arizona to train as a diesel mechanic developed Valley Fever that spread to his brain, triggering a stroke. Doctors in Hawaii didn’t pursue the disease, so his mother found a treatment path in Phoenix after seeing a survivor’s video about Mayo Clinic care. He was evacuated to Mayo Clinic for life-saving treatment and now communicates with an eye-tracking device; the journey cost about $96,000 for the medevac, and a GoFundMe has been set up for medical and living expenses as his prognosis remains uncertain and a return to Hawaii isn’t assured.
At a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, President Trump sought to energize young voters, but the crowd skewed older and signaled internal GOP divisions, even as he projected confidence about the midterm outcome.
President Trump's Phoenix appearance for a Turning Point USA event will trigger weekend freeway closures and detours around SR 51, Loop 101 and I-17, with doors opening at 9 a.m. April 17; drivers should plan ahead, use detours, and monitor AZ511 for real-time traffic, as nearby events (Suns game and Reggae Rise Up) may also cause delays.
Spring in the Southwest remains unusually hot, with Phoenix-area temperatures near summer levels and authorities closing trails and issuing heat advisories as the heat persists.
A persistent high-pressure system is driving a long-duration heat wave across the western U.S., pushing triple-digit temperatures and potentially shattering century-old records in cities like Phoenix; more than 600 daily highs and lows are expected to break records through mid-next week, with extreme heat warnings in effect from the Southwest to Phoenix as residents are urged to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activity.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue Phoenix-to-O’Hare and Phoenix-to-Dulles service starting June 4, canceling affected bookings with refunds available; employees can bid for open positions; the airline will serve the DC area from Baltimore/Washington International and Reagan National instead, while continuing Midway operations; O’Hare operations have been challenging and are tied to FAA discussions on flight reductions.
Phoenix’s 500 fantasy preview uses Saturday practice and qualifying data to rank top contenders, led by Ryan Blaney who is considered the likely dominator; Christopher Bell and Joey Logano are also strong bets with solid track history and recent speed metrics guiding the projections. The article cites past Phoenix results, driver ratings, and group speeds to outline expected finishes and dominator potential, and notes that full exclusive insights are available with an ifantasyrace membership.
Joey Logano grabbed the NASCAR Cup pole for the Phoenix race, edging Kyle Larson by 0.117 seconds as Penske swept the front row. Austin Cindric completed the top three, with Daniel Suarez fourth and Ryan Blaney fifth. Tyler Reddick starts eighth after a practice spin, while Brad Keselowski did not post a time due to a tire issue.
A woman was found dead along a Phoenix canal and is being investigated by police, with authorities saying there is no confirmed link to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance (Savannah Guthrie’s mother). The FBI is examining a possible internet outage and missing surveillance footage from the night Nancy Guthrie went missing, but officials have not indicated any connection to the Phoenix death.
A woman was found dead along a Phoenix canal, and authorities say there’s no confirmed link to Nancy Guthrie’s February disappearance; the death is under investigation, with the identify of the deceased not yet released and officials noting no advised connection to Guthrie at this time.