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Phoenix Police was involved in a critical incident in south Phoenix on Saturday afternoon.

Phoenix Police responding critical incident at south Phoenix apartment complex

A wall of dust made its way through the Valley on Saturday afternoon with rain and storms following it, weather officials said.

Wall of dust, rain moving through Valley causing ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor

The Arizona Humane Society is offering free adoptions for all 350 adoptable pets across its three locations on Saturday.

All pet adoptions free at Arizona Humane Society for 1 day

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the Valley on Saturday afternoon and stick around through Sunday, weather officials said.

Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected to hit metro Phoenix

A boy pulled out a handgun and fired at a security officer after being denied entry to a private event at Versalles Reception Hall in Mesa, according to authorities.

Boy injured in shooting involving off-duty Mesa officer, security guard outside venue

Gai Yaang, a grilled chicken dish from Homme Thai Supper Club, a new venture from the LeDu Thai chef.

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Chef behind acclaimed LeDu Thai in downtown Phoenix opens supper club in uptown

Looking east along Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley near Skyline Ranch in Pinal County. (Jim Poulin/Phoenix Business Journal)

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Pinal County rezones 4,695 acres of state land for potential massive employment hub

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