Wreck on US 60 Causes Fire, Rescue Effort

A pickup truck burst into flames after being rear-ended by a cement mixer yesterday morning on US 60 in Mesa, creating a seven-car pileup and a miles-long delay. Watch the footage here.

A Chandler motorcycle officer broke the pickup truck’s window and pulled the driver to safety with the help of an off-duty firefighter. The woman suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital. 

Drivers were rerouted off the highway as first responders worked the scene, where black smoke was visible for miles. Nobody else was seriously hurt. All lanes of traffic reopened before 9 a.m.

Maricopa Inmate Dies From Overdose

A Maricopa County inmate died after a drug overdose at the all-women’s Estrella Jail, where a total of 12 overdoses were reported in the last week.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is calling it an “inmate-driven” problem, and a video report says inmates are smuggling drugs in by placing them inside their bodies. X-ray machines are set to be used moving forward.

The news comes about a month after Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan announced jail employees would no longer be scanned for drugs or contraband before entering the facility.

In addition, lawmakers are pushing for a new bill that would allow police to shoot down drones suspected of smuggling drugs like fentanyl into the state across the southern border, as cartels increasingly use them to bypass checkpoints.

Scottsdale Wants to be a ‘Blue Zone’

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➤ Bisbee: Police are searching for a serial tire slasher who has damaged at least 67 tires. (See Video)

➤ Statewide: A new bill would require “backyard breeders” to obtain permits and meet certain living standards for their pets. (See Video)

➤ Duncan: Wildlife officials are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the case of five mule deer found dead. (See Details)

➤ Tucson: Local artist Joe Pagac plans to create the state’s tallest mural: a 153-foot saguaro cactus. (More)

➤ Sahuarita: An environmental group is concerned over an air quality permit granted to the Copper World mine, arguing that toxic emissions from the mine pose a threat to surrounding communities. (See Video)

➤ Phoenix: Foster Alliance, a Phoenix-Valley nonprofit, is asking for donations of diapers and wipes for foster families. (See Video)

➤ The Phoenix Suns home arena will no longer be known as “Footprint Center.” The new name has yet to be announced, but when it is, it will be the stadium’s sixth name since 1992. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to a four-year, $45 million extension. The organization’s top prospect, Jordan Lawlar is also a shortstop, signaling a potential position change for Lawlar in the future. (More)

➤ Arizona men’s basketball dropped six spots to No. 19 in the AP Top 25 poll this week after losing two extremely close games against Big 12 opponents. However, the team rebounded with a strong 74-67 win over Baylor on Monday. (See Poll)

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➤ A developer in Youngtown chose an interesting plot of land on which to construct 28 new homes: steps away from a QuikTrip parking lot. (See Video)

➤ Tucson’s Le Cave’s Bakery announced it will close this week after 90 years in business. There was no reason given for the closure. (More)

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➤ Cattle are once again crossing the border between Mexico and Arizona on foot after a case of New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite—caused a two-month closure. Herds are now undergoing a more rigorous inspection process. (More)

➤ A Phoenix company gifted a senior citizen with a new sewing room so he could keep up with his late-wife’s favorite hobby. The 95-year-old uses his new sewing skills to make items for the homeless. (See Video)

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