🌱 Lime Expanding In Phoenix + Armed Robbery Near ASU + Freeze Warning

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 57 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. The city of Phoenix is expecting to get more e-bikes and e-scooters from Lime this summer as the company expands. According to Karla Owunwanne, senior director of Government Relations, the company hopes to have 1,200 functional e-scooters and 300 e-bikes in Phoenix by year's end. Phoenix residents who are eligible for Medicaid and/or SNAP benefits can access up to five free rides every day on Lime units through Lime Access. 30 percent discounts are also available for those living in the City of Phoenix designated equity zones. (Arizona's Family)
2. Arizona State University police are searching for suspects involved in an armed robbery near the school's campus over the weekend. The robbery took place just before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night near the University Towers and Forest Avenue, police said. According to witnesses, three men dressed in dark clothing and ski masks got out of a black SUV and robbed a victim at gunpoint, taking their phone, wallet, and AirPods headphones before getting back in the car and speeding off on Forest Avenue. ASU police stated that Tempe officers received a similar call in the Mill Avenue entertainment district moments before this robbery occurred. This is an ongoing investigation. (Arizona's Family)
3. As of the time of this writing, a freeze warning has been issued in metro Phoenix through this morning (Jan. 24). Yesterday (Jan. 23), Sean Benedict, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix, said that today's morning will be the Valley’s “coldest morning that we’ve seen so far this winter.” The freeze warning was issued beginning at midnight on Tuesday until 9:00 a.m. (KTAR.com)

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Today in and around Phoenix:

• Arizona's Vintage Signs: Lighting the Future with Marshall Shore, At Apache Junction Library, in Apache Junction (2:30 PM)
• Stories & Songs, At North Valley Regional Library (3:00 PM)
• Special Governing Board Meeting, At Balsz School District (Phoenix) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Numerous artists and bands, including Nickelback, Beck & Phoenix, and Kali Uchis, will be visiting Phoenix in 2023. Find out all the details, including dates and where to purchase tickets, at the link. (Arizona's Family)
• Are you looking for some events to fill your calendar? Here are five free things to do in Metro Phoenix this week, including a craft chocolate class, Harry Potter trivia, and more. (Phoenix New Times)
• Did you know you can request up to 15 items on your Phoenix Public Library card for pickup at a library location of your choice? Learn more about placing a hold here. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.