Friday, June 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1910, a Phoenix newspaper announced a boom in auto sales as one company sold three vehicles in a single week. This circa 1915 photo shows an early model.

A longtime Phoenix eatery made Mashed’s list of each state’s best hole-in-the-wall restaurants. In other business news, Arizona just earned a Gold Shovel Award. Get the full scoop in Top Stories.

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Double Murder Suspect Killed in Shootout

A man accused of killing his mother and stepfather—both members of the Arizona Rangers law enforcement auxiliary—was fatally shot during a standoff with Missouri state troopers on Tuesday in Missouri, authorities said.

Francis Alcantar-Chavez, 23, allegedly shot and killed his mother, Cynthia Templeton, 53, and stepfather, Troy Templeton, 62, in Taylor before fleeing the state. His motive was not immediately known.

The couple was found inside their home by Cynthia Templeton’s ex-husband, who is Alcantar-Chavez’s father. The ex-husband was returning two of the couple’s other children to the home.

In Missouri, Alcantar-Chavez was shot by state troopers when he opened fire on them after crashing his motorcycle during a chase. One trooper was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Sheriff Apologizes for Unannounced Training

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said his department “dropped the ball” in failing to forewarn startled South Tucson residents about a military and police training exercise Tuesday night.

The training by Pima Regional SWAT took place at an abandoned school, and prompted residents to report helicopters, loud booms, and “smoke bombs” near their homes.

The training was conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense. Similar training took place in Phoenix this week.

Although Nanos apologized, he questioned the decision to schedule the training at night.

Arizona Wins Top Business Award

Arizona was awarded its fifth straight Gold Shovel Award for policies that attract employers, create jobs, and improve infrastructure.

Area Development magazine selected Arizona and Indiana as the winners in the 5 million to 8 million population category.

The magazine also named the expansion of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s operations in Arizona as one of its manufacturing projects of the year.

Other notable business projects launched in Arizona in 2024 include Pure Wafer, Lucid, and sports brand PUMA.

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➤ Scottsdale: The city reported a 22.6% decrease in crimes in the downtown area in the first quarter of 2025. (More)

➤ Statewide: A doctor offered tips to help expectant mothers stay safe and cool, warning that extreme heat can cause a 27% jump in pregnancy-related health problems. (Watch)

➤ Vail: A Jamaican man was extradited to the U.S. to face charges in a romance scam that allegedly defrauded an elderly Arizona woman of $400,000. (More)

➤ Payson: Fire and forestry officials will host a remembrance ceremony next week to honor six firefighters who lost their lives in battling the Dude Fire in 1990. (Details)

➤ Cochise County: Several animals died in an early morning fire allegedly set by a homeowner experiencing mental health issues. (Watch)

➤ Snowflake: Deputies searched for a suspect after a 66-year-old woman was shot Tuesday night. She is expected to survive. (Photo)

➤ Eric Bassett was named coach of the University of Arizona’s lacrosse program. Bassett was the MVP of the school’s 1990 championship lacrosse team. (Photo)

➤ Alyssa Thomas racked up 14 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 83-75 win over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks will continue a years-long partnership with the Arizona Animal Welfare League to promote the adoption of shelter dogs. (More)

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➤ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) tops the list of the five Arizona companies adding the most new jobs, with the company expected to hire an additional 3,000 workers when its third plant opens. (List)

➤ The owner of Maynards in Tucson said he’s considering closing down the restaurant, blaming rising costs and a drop in customers’ disposable income. (Watch)

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➤ The city of Chandler entered into a $34 million deal for solar panels to be installed at 32 city facilities, including rooftops, parking areas, fire stations, libraries, and City Hall. (More)

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