🌱 Police Video Footage Released + Largest Estate Gift For ASU

Phoenix AZ

17 February, 2022

7:30 PM

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Hello again, Phoenix! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Phoenix Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Phoenix Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Phoenix long-term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 72 Low: 46. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Banner Health makes health care easier in Phoenix by allowing you to find a doctor online from the comfort of home. Ready to connect with a medical professional? Book an appointment with a Banner Health doctor today! Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to apply. Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today: Phoenix police have released a short clip from the initial interaction with the man suspected of shooting five Phoenix police officers last Friday and wounding four more. The video contains content disturbing content but can be seen at the link. The Phoenix Police Department also has promised to release a "critical incident briefing" video within 14 days of the shooting, in line with department protocol. (Phoenix Patch) An Arizona State University Law alum has committed to the largest estate gift in the school's history. James McAnally and his wife, Anne McAnally's estate gift of $4.5 million will fund student scholarships to support the next generation of lawyers. (ASU News Now) A fast-casual chicken restaurant called Big Chicken is set to open 12 franchise locations in the Phoenix area. Big Chicken, owned by basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, is hoping to open its first location open by the end of the year. The restaurant already has multiple locations in places such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, on some Carnival Cruise ships, inside the New York Islanders arena, and in the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Phoenix Business Journal) 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: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (9:00 AM) Wigwam Festival of Fine Art - The Wigwam (10:00 AM) Code Club - Tolleson Public Library (4:00 PM) Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons - Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Calling all prospective homeowners in Phoenix: check out two new properties on the market! (Phoenix Patch)The Phoenix Police Department Homicide Unit has announced recent arrests in two separate homicides that occurred within the last week. Feb. 11 near 40th St/Bell Rd and Feb. 13 near 36th St/Roosevelt. (Facebook) In celebration of Black History Month, Phoenix Public Library invited K-12 artists from all over the Valley to draw an important person or event celebrating the African American experience. Browse the beautiful show of talent! (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: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 18) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 22) Social Security Seminar (February 22) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 25) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Social Security Seminar 3/1 & 3/3 (March 1) Taxes in Retirement Seminar 3/1 & 3/3 (March 1) Pathways (March 19) 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 featured in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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.