FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025

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Illegal Immigrants Arrested Outside Court

Federal agents detained several suspected illegal immigrants outside of a Phoenix court on Wednesday, triggering protests.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency released a statement saying it was executing its mission of “removing criminal aliens and others who have violated our nation’s immigration laws.”

Protesters lined the court building’s entrance, with others trying to block a van from taking detainees away. Immigration lawyers said the detentions might discourage some illegal immigrants from showing up for court dates.

In January, the Trump administration issued a directive that allows immigration enforcement at courthouses, schools, churches, and hospitals, reversing prior federal policies.

Amazon Drone Makes Emergency Landing

An Amazon delivery drone made an emergency landing Wednesday in a grassy area of an apartment complex in Tolleson, one of the cities where the retail giant launched Prime Air Drone Delivery.

A resident who took a video with the drone upside down described the event as a crash landing.

An Amazon spokesperson disputed the claim of a crash landing, saying the drone made a safe, emergency landing after it was impacted by “external factors outside of its control.”

Last December, Amazon paused its Prime Air delivery program after two of its drones crash-landed during testing in Oregon.

Scottsdale’s Millionaire Population Soars

A report shows Scottsdale ranks second in the world in the growth rate of millionaires over the past 10 years.

The study examined cities that are the fastest-growing wealth hubs, measuring their percentage change in millionaires between 2014 and 2024.

At the end of 2024, Scottsdale was home to 14,800 millionaires, up 125% from a decade earlier. That marked the second-fastest growth rate behind Shenzhen, China. You can see the full rankings here.

The same report said Scottsdale is home to five billionaires and 64 people worth at least $100 million.

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➤ Oracle: The Cody Fire forced some evacuations and Mt. Lemmon closures as it burned more than 1,300 acres as of Thursday morning. Canyon Del Oro High School in Oro Valley was designated as the evacuation shelter. (Watch)

➤ Florence: A toddler bitten by a rattlesnake required intubation and 30 vials of antivenom. The 15-month-old girl continues her recovery in Phoenix hospital. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Katie Hobbs added $25,000 to the reward for information in the killing of teenager Emily Pike, raising the total to $175,000. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix: Heard and Dunbar elementary schools, closing because of high overhead costs and declining enrollment, held their final day of classes on Thursday. (Watch)

➤ Sedona: Four men were captured on video vandalizing popular tourist attraction Cathedral Rock. (Watch)

➤ Chino Valley: Residents of Haystack Ranch raised objections to a proposed gas compression station, citing noise concerns, impact on animals, and potential fire hazards. (Watch)

➤ The No. 4 Arizona Wildcats baseball team defeated No. 12 BYU 4-1 in the Big 12 Championships after back-to-back home runs in the first inning. They’ll face the winner of Cincinnati and West Virginia in today’s semifinal matchup. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped a series against the Dodgers after losing 3-1 on Wednesday. (More)

➤ Satou Sabally scored 25 points and Alyssa Thomas added 19 as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-86 on Wednesday night.

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➤ Airbnb reported its anti-party technology deterred 51,000 people from booking last year, including 630 people in Phoenix and 350 in Scottsdale. (Watch)

➤ The nation’s first Cinnabon Swirl opens in Peoria today, combining baked goods with soft serve ice cream. Oregon, Georgia, and California are the next planned locations. (Details)

➤ Developers plan to demolish Tucson’s Palm Shadows apartment community to build a 19-story apartment tower with an unspecified retail component. (Image)

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➤ A Phoenix muscle car showroom caught fire on Wednesday, burning more than a dozen classic cars. Nobody was injured. (Photo)

➤ A Fantasy Five ticket sold at Quick Corner Liquor and Drive in south Phoenix hit Tuesday’s $184,000 jackpot. (More)

➤ The Williams Unified School District began a search for a new governing board member to fill a vacancy through the end of 2026. (More)

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