🌱 Woman Chases Plane At Sky Harbor + Police To Take Fewer Calls?

Happy Wednesday, people of Phoenix! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know around Phoenix today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cool. High: 58 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. When a St. Louis woman missed the last call for her flight out of Sky Harbor on Sunday, police say that she ran out onto the tarmac in an attempt to stop the plane from leaving without her. She was charged with first-degree criminal trespass, a felony. (KOLD)
2. The Phoenix Police Department is considering not sending officers to certain types of calls as a way to deal with understaffing. The department has hundreds of vacant positions. Some examples of calls the police might consider allowing other departments to respond to include noise complaints, loose animals, illegal parking and minor fender benders, among many others. (12news.com KPNX)
3. If you're planning on going out and celebrating New Year's with some adult beverages this year, you don't need to worry about getting a safe ride home. Valley Metro and Coors Light have partnered to provide free rides on Valley Metro Rail, bus and paratransit systems beginning at 7 p.m. New Year's Eve. (Signals AZ)

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From my notebook:

• Check out the Criterion Collection on display at Mesquite Library. 🎞 This special DVD collection contains restored classics and contemporary films that you can check out with your library card. (Facebook)
• The Phoenix Public Library has virtual escape rooms for you to play along with family and friends. 🔑 Solve the mysteries of Burton Barr Central Library or escape from Starship Cesar Chavez, or try both. (Facebook)

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