Guns Found In Airport Bags + Short-Staffed PD Can't Keep Up

Get on up, Phoenix! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Hazy sun. High: 85 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Phoenix:

1. The TSA found a record number of guns this year in carry-on bags, and Phoenix is near the top of the list. Sky Harbor Airport was No. 4 on the list for most guns, with 147 found. The TSA found a total of 4,495 guns in carry-on bags across the nation already this year. (KTAR.com)
2. Over the past year, the Phoenix area gained the most incoming workers from Los Angeles, Chicago and the San Francisco Bay area. As Phoenix continues its rapid growth, it's also gaining workers from nearby Tucson, Seattle, Denver and New York City, in addition to many others. (ABC15 Arizona)
3. Coldplay is bringing its Music of the Spheres world tour to the Phoenix area next year. The band is set to play at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on May 3. Phoenix is lucky to be one of only 11 dates on the tour in the United States. (Phoenix New Times)
4. Phoenix Police are seeing increases in emergency calls and homicides at the same time that it deals with critically low staffing. The department expects to receive 10,000 more 911 calls in 2021 than it did in 2020. The department is struggling to replace officers who leave the force. Low staffing is impacting the department's response time. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Phoenix:

• United States Parachute Association National Championships. (8 a.m.)
• Bluegrass Jam - Foothills Branch Library. (2 p.m.)
• More Than Modeling - Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (5:30 p.m.)

Phoenix Patch Notebook

• Phoenix Police Department: "The Phoenix Police Honor Guard is in Washington D.C. as they prepare for a candlelight vigil tonight to honor officers across the nation who lost their lives in the line of duty during 2019 and 2020." (Facebook)
• Arizona Humane Society: "Love at First Sight: Cross-Country Adoption! When Sally first saw Kiki’s photo from her sister and AHS supporter, Sara, she knew the little pup was meant to be part of her family. The only roadblock? There were 2,650 miles between Sally in Boston and Kiki in Phoenix… but that wasn’t going to stop these two!" (Facebook)
• City of Phoenix, AZ USA: "October is National #PedestrianSafetyMonth! Remember to scan the street for wheels & feet—keep your eyes open for those around you, whether they're traveling by foot, on a bike, or in a car." (Facebook)
• Phoenix Public Library: "Harmon Library is excited to be hosting its annual Halloween Costume Drive! Harmon Library is collecting new and used costumes for children and teens. Costumes will be given out to the Harmon community. If you or anyone you know would like to donate, please drop off at Harmon Library before Saturday, Oct. 16." (Facebook)

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