🌱 New Drone Program Takes Flight + Rollover Crash, Power Outage

Phoenix AZ

26 January, 2022

3:43 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your brand-new Phoenix Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny; pleasant in the p.m.. High: 70 Low: 46. Here are the top 3 stories today in Phoenix: Phoenix Police are investigating a rollover crash that snapped a utility pole and left hundreds without power on Wednesday. This is the second time in the last six months that Phoenix power has been lost due to car crashes. Authorities have not reported if anyone was injured from the crash. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)The City of Phoenix launches a new drone program. The new drones will be used to help the Phoenix Fire Department scope out dangerous scenes and enable them to rescue lost hikers. Concerns have been brought to the community's attention over the drones future planned use by the Phoenix Police Department. (Phoenix New Times)Major air systems manufacturer XNERGY's headquarters will be coming to Phoenix. The one million-square-foot facility will increase the company's footprint eight times over. City officials foresee hundreds of high-wage jobs coming to the area thanks to the expansion. (Arizona's Family) From our sponsor: Hey Phoenix, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Phoenix: Family/Student/Teacher Conferences At The Phoenix Elementary District (All Day) Family Time At The Foothills Branch Library (10:30 AM) Governing Board Meeting At The Phoenix Elementary District (11:15 AM) Jr. Book Club At The Tolleson Public Library (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Phoenix Fire Department congratulates Assistant Chief Mike Duran III on being selected as the new Phoenix Fire Chief. Congratulations! (Facebook) Phoenix Fire Department recognizes the quick action of firefighters during a recent South Phoenix residential fire. (Facebook) The City of Phoenix reminds the community that they can find at-home COVID test kits at many area mobile van locations. Click for more information on where you can pick up a kit. (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: Mike Massé in Concert: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock (January 29) Social Security Seminar (February 1) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 8) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 8) Add your event Job listings: Become a Donor Today, Help Others While Making Extra Cash (Details) Add your job listing 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you soon. — 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.