🌱 Phoenix Officer Ingests Substance, Given Narcan + APS Rate Hikes

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. A Phoenix officer ingested a "white substance" during a traffic stop, requiring Narcan. On Feb. 1, the officer ingested a white substance when it "escaped" from the car after someone inside rolled down the window during a traffic stop near 19th Avenue and Van Buren Street. The officer passed out and was given Narcan before being taken to a hospital, according to Phoenix Police Lt. Mark Tober. The three people inside the car were taken into custody. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. According to new data released on Tuesday, Phoenix has seen the largest drop in home price growth nationwide. Across the nation’s largest metros, data from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index shows that Phoenix is currently experiencing the largest decline in home price growth. Data shows that metro Phoenix plummeted to 12th in the nation. Despite this, prices are still almost 40 percent higher than at the onset of the pandemic, according to Selma Hepp, chief economist for CoreLogic. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
3. On Wednesday, the president of Arizona Public Service said that a big rate hike is necessary to keep up with customer demand. APS President Ted Geisler has stated that the proposed rate hike of at least 23 percent is necessary, though the average residential customer would see a net impact of about 13.6 percent if suggested reductions are applied. This would equal about $18 per month. If approved, new rates will take effect on Dec. 1. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Groundhog Day Sour Spectacular At Kitsune Brewing Company (3:00 PM)
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From my notebook:

• Phoenix Police Department officers attended the "Super Kids-Super Sharing" event held by the Salvation Army. Student leaders at various schools around the valley organized donation drives for sports equipment and books to go to other schools. Click the link to view a video from the event. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• To wrap up Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month which ended in January, Phoenix Fire is proud to celebrate its fifth year in partnership with Vincere Cancer Center. Because of this collaboration, cancer is caught early, saving first responders' lives. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• The City of Phoenix Public Works Department shared some tips on how to become a recycling rockstar. Tips include only putting clean recyclables in the bin, breaking down boxes, and more. View all the tips at the link. (City of Phoenix Public Works Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.