🌱 Phoenix Officer Injured In Crash + Evacuation Due To Bomb Threat

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a Phoenix police officer was seriously injured in a collision near 40th and Oak streets after their marked patrol vehicle was hit by another driver. The patrol car sustained significant damage, leaving the officer trapped inside, and requiring Phoenix Fire Department to extract them. Although the officer's injuries were serious, they were not life-threatening, and the suspects who fled the scene have since been apprehended, with the cause of the crash currently under investigation. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. According to the Phoenix Police Department, a bomb threat near 15th and Desert Cove avenues led to the evacuation of several homes in north Phoenix on Tuesday night. The bomb squad determined that the device in question was not explosive, and residents were allowed to return to their homes. The investigation continues and Phoenix Police Department officers are working to uncover how the device ended up in that location. (12news.com KPNX)
3. The demand for homes built exclusively for renters is rising, leading to an increase in "build to rent" communities across the nation, particularly in Arizona. These communities, such as Avilla Enclave in Mesa (about 30 minutes from Phoenix), offer upscale single-family rental properties, providing renters with the lifestyle of a home without the burden of homeownership. The concept is gaining popularity among millennials, midlife transition couples, and singles who seek more space than an apartment can afford, without dealing with the maintenance headaches of owning a home. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Spring Craft Event, At North Valley Regional Library (4:00 PM)
• Starry Night - Bliss Out, At Sutra Studios (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• TLC and Shaggy are teaming up for a summer tour coming to the nearby Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on Jul. 7! (KTAR.com)
• A Hello Kitty Cafe truck is coming to nearby Scottsdale. Here's how to plan your visit! (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)
• The Arizona Humane Society is in urgent need of fosters. Right now, their Mutternity Suites kennels are completely full which means they cannot take any more expecting or nursing dogs and puppies until the furry families are placed in foster homes. If you're interested in fostering, click here. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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.