🌱 Second Body Found At Arizona State Capitol + Victim's Remains Found

Welcome back, Phoenix! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 107 Low: 87.

Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. On Monday morning, authorities discovered a second body on the grounds of the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix within a two-week span. The Arizona Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol's jurisdiction, is investigating both incidents and hasn't released details on the causes of death. Amid a record-breaking heatwave in Phoenix, the possibility of heat-related fatalities among the homeless is being explored. (AP News)
2. The remains of 31-year-old Jerole Tsinnijinnie, reported missing since January 2020, were identified in South Phoenix. Discovered near the Holbert Trailhead by a hiker, the evidence suggests Tsinnijinnie, a beloved member of the Navajo Nation, father of four, and husband, fell victim to a homicide. As Phoenix Police continue their investigation without current leads, the family yearns for justice, highlighting the ongoing issue of missing and murdered indigenous individuals. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
3. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is on track to unveil a $28 million, 30,000-square-foot-terminal expansion in February 2024, providing five new gates and enhanced amenities, replacing an older temporary structure. This expansion, funded partly by a $14.4 million federal grant, is pivotal as the airport consistently sets new passenger growth records, accommodating over 1.9 million travelers in 2023. Contractor McCarthy Building Companies has expressed a commitment to minimizing disruptions and completing the project on time and on budget, while the airport's Executive Director and CEO, J. Brian O'Neill, emphasized the terminal's critical importance in accommodating new commercial passenger growth records. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Phoenix:

Wednesday, August 9

• Small Business Workshop At Arizona Commerce Authority (8:30 AM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Simple Machine Brewing (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Phoenix Public Library celebrated Alison and Maleyna, who were the Phoenix Public Library's Summer Reading Game Grand Prize winners from Desert Sage Library. Click the link to view photos. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
• At the link, the Phoenix Police Department shared tips to ensure your car doesn't become a target for theft. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Phoenix wants the public to share their visions for the future. You can have a say in the 2025 General Plan by participating in the PlanPHX Surveys, available here. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.