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From a shocking incident that landed a Peoria woman behind bars to an indictment over a shooting that killed an IRS special agent in Phoenix, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, March 1, 2024.

1. Peoria woman accused of trying to run over kids

Arizona mom yelled, 'I am going to kill you,' as she drove through park, tried to run over kids: police

A Peoria mother is accused of attempted murder after police say she drove her pickup truck through a Peoria park, running over a child.

2. Driver dead after fiery crash in Phoenix

Driver killed in fiery, multi-car Phoenix crash: police

Phoenix Police say a car crashed into several parked vehicles just before 1 p.m. on Feb. 29 near 67th Avenue and Fillmore Street. That car then burst into flames.

3. IRS special agent indicted in deadly Phoenix shooting

Arizona IRS special agent indicted in fellow agent’s shooting death: USAO

An IRS special agent in the West Valley has been indicted, according to federal prosecutors, in connection with a shooting incident in 2023 that left another special agent dead.

4. Semi dangles off bridge

Louisville driver rescued from semi-truck hanging over Ohio River

Emergency crews repelled off the 2nd Street Bridge on Friday to rescue a driver of a semi-truck who was dangling over the Ohio River.

5. Robbery suspect takes security guard's pants off at gunpoint

Security guard robbed at Texas ATM, pants removed at gunpoint

Video from the incident shows the suspect pointing a gun at the security guard and taking off his pants while he lays on the ground next to the open ATM.

Freeway closures this weekend

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Phoenix weekend freeway closures (March 1-4)

Westbound Interstate 10 will be narrowed to two lanes for lane striping and barrier work near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, between Broadway Road and 40th Street, from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday; westbound U.S. 60 will be closed for pavement work between Crismon Road and the Loop 202 from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday; and the I-10 interchange at 40th Street will be closed for paving from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.

Things to do this weekend

Phoenix metro events, things to do: March 2024

There are several events happening in the Phoenix metro area in March. Check out our list with details on locations, times, and ticket prices.

Also, your weather forecast for tonight

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4PM Weather Forecast - 3/1/2024

We are expecting a mild weekend, in terms of temperature!

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