🌱 Phoenix Motel Shooting + Sunlit Chemical Groundbreaking

Phoenix AZ

20 January, 2022

4:13 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 70 Low: 50. Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today: Taiwan-based leading semiconductor chemical supplier, Sunlit Chemical, broke ground yesterday on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Phoenix. The groundbreaking advances the state's reputation as a national semiconductor leader and advances Arizona's unrivaled semiconductor industry supply chain within the U.S. The facility is a $100 million investment for the region. (AZ Big Media)The Phoenix Police Department is currently searching for a suspect who fatally shot a man in a Phoenix motel. Phoenix Police responded to a 911 call on Jan. 19 about a shooting and pronounced the victim dead when they arrived. Police have not issued a description of the suspect but we will keep you updated as the case develops. (KGUN)Dr. Chad Gestson, a prominent Phoenix School District superintendent, speaks out about the need for mask mandates in school classrooms. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has repeatedly attacked such mandates. Arizona State Supreme Court has struck down legislation pushed by Governor Ducey that would legally restrict mask mandates. (12news.com KPNX) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Phoenix: Bluegrass Jam At The Foothills Branch Library (1:00 PM) Historical Advisory Committee At The Paradise Valley Town Hall (3:00 PM) From my notebook: Phoenix Fire Department recently flew an injured hiker off Camelback Mountain. Click to watch the video. (Facebook) City of Phoenix, AZ USA shares a picture remembering The Concorde, a supersonic passenger airliner lifting off from Phoenix Sky Harbor in August of 1996. (Facebook) Phoenix Fire Department share pictures of their amazing crew extinguishing a house fire near 19th Ave and Polk this morning. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Our World Energy — (Visit website) Phoenix Online Media — (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (January 24) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (January 25) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 25) Mike Massé in Concert: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock (January 29) Social Security Seminar (February 1) Add your event Loving the Phoenix Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.