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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 17-year-old June Shaver collapsed from heatstroke while walking home from Dysart High School in El Mirage early in the school year—paramedics recorded her temperature at 107 degrees and she suffered burns that required five surgeries and nearly 29 days in the hospital before returning home on Aug 30 with a recovery expected to last up to 18 months. The Arizona Republic
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Erin Hume, a valley mother, was stabbed over 20 times at home by her alleged ex-boyfriend — her son called 911, and she is recovering. 12 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Frank Camacho, a trailblazing Mexican American reporter who paved the way for Latin voices in local media, died at 75 as his family announced his passing on August 29—his legacy guides new journalists in the area. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Katie Hobbs said yesterday that Chase Field needs improvements — she stressed that the state must have the Diamondbacks remain in Phoenix. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal hospital ratings show that five Arizona hospitals earned a five-star rating among 53 Medicare-certified facilities—Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Mercy Gilbert, Phoenix VA, Regional Medical Center in Goodyear, and VA Health System in Prescott—while no hospital received the one-star rating given to 233 hospitals nationally. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kyler Murray, the veteran quarterback, has reset his focus for the upcoming season opener by putting aside early anxiety and taking one day at a time—he spent time with family and returned to his high school field for a refresh before the game. His new mindset aims to improve decision-making as he shoulders the pressure of leading the team to better results. The Arizona Republic
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