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Here's why funds for a new high school in Peoria Unified are not on the bond this election
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COMEDY

Comic Brian Regan planning Valentine’s Day Phoenix tour stop

Comedian Brian Regan will bring his spring theater tour to Phoenix.
THINGS TO DO

Hot Rod Night in Glendale planning fall season finale

This week brings the final Hot Rod Night at Westgate of the fall season.
ARTS

Cirque du Soleil’s first show on ice coming to Phoenix

Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal,” the company’s very first acrobatic experience on ice, is coming to Phoenix.

Arizona counties won’t be forced to do citizenship checks before the election, a judge rules

A judge has rejected a request to require Arizona's 15 counties to verify the citizenship of about 42,000 voters registered to vote only in federal elections. The judge said in a ruling Friday that …
INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD

Motorcyclist collides with truck, dies at scene

A 29-year-old man died Monday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck on East Indian School Road, Phoenix police said. The crash occurred about 6 a.m. Oct. 14 in the 4200 …
Awards

Phoenix resident honored for autism advocacy

Autism advocate and business executive Denise Resnik will be recognized with the Global Citizen Award during Phoenix’s The Mayor’s International event hosted by Phoenix Sister Cities on …
VALLEY BUSINESS

Chandler brewery founder passes away

Management at one of Downtown Chandler’s most successful businesses announced Monday that its founder had passed away. Santan Brewing Co. said, via social media, said Anthony Canecchia, …
HOMICIDE

South Phoenix shooting leaves man dead

Phoenix police responded Monday to a shooting on West Sunland Avenue that left a man dead and woman injured. Officers responded to the shooting near 1300 West Sunland Avenue at about 12:50 a.m. …

Lowriding is more than just cars. It's about family and culture for US Latinos

Lowrider enthusiasts say the predominantly Latino cultural expression may be on the verge of a renaissance. It is a movement of expression through elaborate vehicle modification with origins in …
INVESTIGATION

Party ends with a homicide: Phoenix PD

A man was shot and died Sunday in the front yard of a home near 7300 South 31 st Drive, Phoenix police said. Officers responded to the home about 4:30 a.m. Oct. 13 and found Gabriel Gillespie, …

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Wheat: What is the real issue?

I’m not real clear on this abortion issue and let me get this out of the way really quick. I am against it, but hey I’m a Christian. I know it has to be a difficult decision and being a …
Collyn Disney, 3 ½, bottom left, was diagnosed with Rett syndrome after her parents noticed she wasn’t meeting age milestones like her three older siblings.

Disney: Rett syndrome — the most heartbreaking disorder you’ve never heard of

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Sentari Minor

Minor: The hidden toll of election stress — a call for mental health awareness

As Election Day looms, a palpable tension is gripping the nation. Recent research reveals a concerning trend: nearly 40% of Americans report signs of anxiety or depression linked to the upcoming …
Taylor Burgoon

Burgoon: Next steps for victims of business email compromise scams

Recently, more companies have fallen victim to what is known as “business email compromise”  (BEC) scams . The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines a business email compromise …
Carolyn Mitchell

Mitchell: I’m 90 and increasingly concerned about America’s future

Recently, a volunteer came to my door and asked me what concerns me the most in this election year. An answer came immediately to mind. I am 90 years old, and I have always felt privileged to …

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Entertainment
Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread. “Slipping Away,” his latest album out Friday, vacillates between semi-fictional apocalyptic storytelling and poignantly vulnerable reflections on fatherhood, aging and success.

After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread. “There’s a million things to think about as you’re trying to go to sleep at night,” he said. “ …
FILE - Musician Becky G performs at the Chase Sapphire Lounge during Art Basel on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Miami Beach. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, FIle)

Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.” Her newest album, “Encuentros,” makes it clear that this is not …
Elton John performs on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022, left, and Tammy Faye Bakker appears during the taping of an infomercial in 1987. (AP Photo)

Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) — When Elton John was on tour in America in the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye. She was an over-the-top, heavy makeup-wearing performer who wore her heart on her …
This cover image released by Legacy Lit shows "Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By: Easy, Memory-Making Family Dishes for Every Occasion" by Al Roker, with Courtney Roker Laga. (Legacy Lit via AP)

Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, team up on a cookbook that celebrates their family

Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, are naturals to collaborate on a food project, and they've done just that. Roker often leads the cooking segment on the “Today” show. Courtney is a …

Tori Amos' first children's book is an ode to inspiration

NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children's book — her first — that she hopes will help young people follow their own paths of inspiration. …

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Who's playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment

College sports in the U.S. has seen scores of schools change conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as programs leave their longtime homes in search of more …

Cardinals seeking a streak after nearly 3 years of failing to win consecutive games

The Arizona Cardinals have had a few moments this season when they’ve looked like one of the better teams in the NFL. They’ve had even more moments when they’ve looked like one of the worst. …

Packers' QB Love dominates Cards with full complement of receivers

Jordan Love showed Sunday just what he’s capable of accomplishing when he has his full complement of receivers. Whether that receiving group will remain at full strength moving forward remains …

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NFL owners have unanimously approved Jacksonville’s $1.4 billion “stadium of the future." The decision should keep the Jaguars in one of the league’s smallest markets for at least another 30 …
Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners. The seven-time Super Bowl champion who played 23 seasons with the Patriots and Buccaneers …
New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The emails went directly to Xargay’s account which …

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Valley business

Scottsdale steakhouse donates to breast cancer research

STK steakhouse will donate $1 from every Halloween cocktail to breast cancer research.

From October 21 through November 2, STK steakhouse, 7134 E. Stetson Drive, in Scottsdale, will donate $1 from every Halloween cocktail to breast cancer research. Try enchanting cocktails like …

Heard to reopen 66-year-old museum shop after renovations

The Heard Museum’s shop, open since 1958, helps generate $46 million in economic impact annually throughout Indian Country.

The Heard Museum’s renovated shop is set to reopen for visitors.

Phoenix marketing agency to host Business Quinceañera

A stiletto art and fashion show returns to celebrate Torres Multicultural’s 15th anniversary with a Business Quinceañera.

Apartment plan to replace Earnhardt dealership advanced in Chandler

Chandler Planning and Zoning Commissioner Sherri Koshiol asks questions during the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. The commission advanced plans for a 420-unit apartment complex to be built on a North Arizona Avenue site soon to be vacated when Earnhardt Auto Centers moves its Chevrolet dealership to Queen Creek.

A longtime car dealership is moving out of north-Central Chandler — and it could be replaced by more than 400 apartments. Earnhardt Chevrolet, which opened its Arizona Avenue / Warner Road …

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Neighbors

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Russ Smith

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will Russ Smith at their Oct. 30 meeting.

Russ Smith will be the speaker at the October 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Smith lived and worked in many different countries in Europe and Asia. After an exciting …

Sisso trees still coming down in Arcadia at Silverleaf

More Sissoo trees are coming down in the Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood, seemingly squelching hopes for a quick resolution to the legal battle over the trees.

The legal battle of the Sissoo trees in the upscale Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood appears to have entered a new theater of combat - seemingly ending one side’s hopes of ending the …

Scottsdale and Girl Scouts hold patch design contest

The City of Scottsdale and the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council are holding a contest to design their latest patch.

The City of Scottsdale is seeking artists in grades K-12 to help design the patch for the Scottsdale Patch program, a collaboration between the city and Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. …

Chandler-based pitcher living baseball dreams with Savannah Bananas

Austin Krzeminski played four years of Minor League Baseball and finds himself today playing in sold-out Major League Baseball stadiums with the Savannah Bananas.

The dream is the same for any young baseball player – to make it to the big leagues. Few do. But even fewer reach the next best thing.

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Things to do

3-day Arizona Jazz Fest coming to Glendale

Mary J. Blige, performing at the Barclays Center on May 11, 2024, in New York, is one of the headliners at this Arizona Jazz Festival Oct. 25-27 in Glendale.

Phoenix has a history with all sorts of music genres.

Huge custom car, truck show coming to Glendale

Dino’s Git-Down will host Arizona’s largest free truck and car show Nov. 15-16.

The largest free truck and car show in Arizona will motor back into Glendale in November.

Kids theater to bring ‘Rudolph’ to Herberger stage in Phoenix

“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” opens at Herberger on Nov. 16.

A kids’ production of a Christmas classic is returning to the Herberger Theater Center stage in downtown Phoenix for the holidays.

Desert Foothills Book Festival returns to Scottsdale’s Holland Community Center

The 3rd annual Desert Foothills Book Festival is set for Oct. 19 at Scottsdale’s Holland Community Center.

The 3rd annual Desert Foothills Book Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale. Attendees of this free …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Dr. Stephen Van Houten

Stephen Van Houten, 83, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away on October 3, 2024, at his home in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born on April 26, 1941, in Hampton, Iowa to Virgle and …

Mary E. (Heintz) Tobin

Mary E. (Heintz) Tobin passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at age 94. Marilyn retired to Sun City Arizona where she enjoyed 40 years of living in the sun. Marilyn did a great deal of traveling …

William Jerome Curley

William Jerome Curley, Sun City West, AZ, son of parents Harry Jerome and Jane Francis Curley and brother of Harry Jerome and Jane Marie (Curley) O’Brien. In addition to four nieces and one nephew, …

Sophie "Sue" A. Schutz

Sophie “Sue” Schutz (nee Ostapa) died on September 30, 2024, at age 100 years and six months. She was born in 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived there until her mid-20s. Her parents were …

Robert M Garrett

Robert (Bob) M. Garrett (88) died at home September 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna, of Sun City West, Arizona, five children, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. …

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Nation

Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward

The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said Tuesday. The deal gives Toho an established North American …

Idaho revamps execution chamber so docs can access deep veins after failed lethal injection attempt

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will begin using central veins deep in the groin, neck, chest or arm to execute prisoners by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail, the Idaho …

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction …

Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Dozens of people have rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. to demand that the company remove artificial dyes from their cereals in the U.S. The maker of Froot Loops and Apple …

United Airlines says its third-quarter profit dipped 15% but revenue trends are looking up

CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines on Tuesday reported that its third-quarter profit fell 15% from a year ago but revenue trends improved thanks to low-fare carriers scaling back their growth plans for …

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World

Mexican president acknowledges army killings of 3 civilians in a violent border city

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s new president acknowledged Tuesday that three civilians including a child died in two shootouts involving the military last week in a violent border city. …

Mexico says foreign firms have pledged $20 billion in investments, but many are old or uncertain

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials announced Tuesday what they claimed was $20 billion in new foreign direct investment in Mexico, but much of that was neither new, nor completely certain. …

Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he has

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to say whether he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, as reported in journalist Bob Woodward's …

US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to …

UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated

AITO, Lebanon (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people needs to be independently investigated, the United Nations’ human rights …

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