Care for criminally insane is compromised, critics say; Weekend road closures; This motel was transformed into a boutique
A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.
Arizona's Psychiatric Security Review Board has not met in four months and a lawyer says a lack of meetings is hurting patients.
Arizona drivers will face a number of road closures starting this weekend that could impact their travel plans.
The Aloha Motel, a newly renovated vintage motel in downtown Chandler, retains its original style from the 60s.
Today, you can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 102 degrees. Partly cloudy at night, with a low near 76 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
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Today in history
On this date in 1871, Gen, George Crook assumed command of the Department of Arizona.
In 1879, public disapproval halted the scheduled first drawing of the Territorial Lottery. Proceeds were intended to support public schools, but the idea was scrapped.
In 1928, fire destroyed the hotel in Elgin.
In 1940, during World War II, the Allied military evacuation of some 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France, ended. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared: “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”
In 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and marking the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ Briefing: Care for criminally insane is compromised, critics say
