🌱 AHS Stops Bottle Baby ICU Admission + 9 Arrested In Drug Case

Good morning, Phoenix! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. Nine people were arrested on Tuesday after officers issued drug-related search warrants at "The Zone," a large homeless encampment near downtown Phoenix. According to Phoenix Police, the arrests happened after 7 a.m. near 9th Avenue and Jackson Street as part of their "crime suppression program." Lt. David Seitter said that police took all nine people they were seeking into custody. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. The University of Arkansas voted against the merger with the University of Phoenix 5-4 in a board meeting on Monday. Earlier this year, The University of Arkansas created a nonprofit entity to purchase the University of Phoenix for about $500 million. The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees held a vote on the sale, with four trustees voting in favor of the deal, five against, and one trustee abstaining. (KJZZ)
3. The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) has stopped admission for its Bottle Baby ICU due to overcapacity and is now seeking foster homes for orphaned kittens. AHS provides medical care, formula, bottles, blankets, toys, and more for orphaned kittens until they are eight weeks old and ready for adoption. Without a mother to care for them, many of these kittens require 24-hour attention until they are old enough to start eating on their own. (KTAR.com)

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Today in and around Phoenix:

• Small Batch Trivia From Geeks Who Drink At Sorso Wine Room, Scottsdale (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Verdura (7:00 PM)
• Goddess Circle | Straighten Her Crown At 1029 S 1st St (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• As a reminder, The City’s Public Health Office is hosting a series of community forums through May 22 to discuss opioid use and overdoses. Hear from leaders and experts in prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and community safety. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• In honor of its 125th anniversary, The Phoenix Public Library wants to hear memorable library stories from customers! Those interested in sharing their stories can visit this link. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
• How well do you know your Phoenix history? Put your knowledge to the test Wednesday, May 3 for Phoenix History Trivia Night at 6:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Prizes and refreshments will be served. Those interested in attending can RSVP by today (Apr. 26) at historic@phoenix.gov. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.