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Good day Tempe! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Tempe bars soon be required to offer anti-spiking drink kits?
  • How a Tempe grad ended up in a vital Navy nuclear role
  • What the finished Broadway Curve means for Tempe commuters

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Tempe, AZ and 9 more events.

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  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tempe bars could be required to have anti-drink spiking devices in 2026 (12news.com) — Tempe officials are weighing a new ordinance that could require local bars to offer drink-spiking test kits and protective covers as soon as next year, with possible fee rebates for businesses that provide them free. The proposal, driven by a city subcommittee and supported by some bar owners, responds to concerns that drink spiking is underreported despite few confirmed police cases.
   

2. Tempe native serves in vital Navy post (tempenews.com) — A Tempe native and Marcos de Niza High graduate is now serving in a critical Navy aviation role that supports the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission from Oklahoma City. Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Morgan describes how his Tempe upbringing, family military tradition, and strong work ethic shaped his 13-year Navy career and offers advice for local teens considering enlistment.
   

3. 2025 was a big year for major freeway, transit projects. Here's why (azcentral.com) — Tempe drivers are now using the fully completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvements, part of an 11-mile stretch between Loop 202 and I-17 that also affects Phoenix, Chandler and Guadalupe. The year also brought big upgrades on I-17 north of Phoenix and the opening of the South Central light rail extension, reshaping how East Valley residents navigate the wider metro area.
   

4. 5 Space-Saving Hacks Every Studio Resident Should Know (conservamome.com) — If you’re living in or eyeing a Tempe studio apartment, this guide walks through practical ways to make that small space feel bigger and more comfortable. It highlights multi-functional furniture, vertical storage, defined zones, light colors, and regular decluttering, plus extra tips for kitchens and seasonal items so Tempe renters can get more out of every square foot.
   

5. Scottsdale's Top 'Law & Order' Stories of 2025 (eastvalleytribune.com) — One of Scottsdale’s biggest crime stories this year spilled into Tempe, where a South American theft group allegedly burglarized homes before being arrested after surveillance by Scottsdale police. The roundup also recounts double murders, fraud cases, leadership changes, and ongoing short-term rental headaches that shaped Scottsdale’s 2025 public safety landscape.
   

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