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Man linked to Arizona teen Alicia Navarro sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse images

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man who had been living with a teenager who disappeared from her home in Arizona years earlier was sentenced to decades in a prison for possession of child sex …
FIRST RESPONDERS

One dead, three injured after jet collides with parked plane at Scottsdale Airport

One person was killed when an aircraft owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil veered off the runway at Scottsdale Airport during landing and hit another private jet Feb. 10. Three other people …
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Maricopa County drug task force effort leads to arrests, seizures of narcotics, guns

Local law enforcement agencies joined forces in an initiative that recently led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of weapons and narcotics, authorities said. The Valleywide …

4 FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants

The Department of Homeland Security says four federal employees have been fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants. The workers are accused of circumventing …
LOTTERY

$50K Powerball winner sold at Valley Safeway

A Powerball ticket purchased at a Scottsdale grocery store is worth $50,000. The winner was bought inside the Safeway at 23565 N. Scottsdale Road, Arizona Lottery officials announced Tuesday. …
Economy

Phoenix sees $29.1M in economic impact from film projects

The city of Phoenix saw an economic impact of $29.1 million during 2024 from film prodcution projects in the city, according to a report released last week. That represented a big jump from the …
ARIZONA TRAVEL

ADOT uses $566K to identify vehicle, wildlife collision hotspots

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has received a $566,000 federal grant to support its efforts to reduce the number of crashes involving wildlife and to better connect …
TRAVEL

Airline begins nonstop Phoenix-Pittsburgh service

PHOENIX - Allegiant has begun nonstop service from Sky Harbor to Pittsburgh International Airport, operating flights up to twice weekly. One-way fares are as low as $65, according to a release. …
EDUCATION

SUSD could remove or restrict 18 books in district’s catalogue for sexual content

The Scottsdale Unified School District could soon remove 16 books from its catalog for containing sexually explicit material and two more titles are likely to go on a list of books that can only be …

Election official in Arizona’s largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformation

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the top election officials in Arizona's largest county, which has been roiled in recent years by conspiracy theories and intimidation of election workers, is moving away from …
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Without USAID, millions of lives are in peril

Many of us have no understanding of the importance of the U.S. Agency for International Development, which reaches across several continents and provides a major form of diplomatic “soft …
Nick Ahrendt, MD

Arizona SB 1125 endangers patients and must be stopped

There they go again. A fourth attempt to allow Arizona psychologists to prescribe powerful psychiatric medications is making its way through committee in the form of  SB 1125 . This …

DEI protects more people than you might think

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) seems to make people all across the country — and right here in Fountain Hills — uncomfortable. But much of this discomfort comes from a fundamental …
Dr. Michael Kleven

Symptoms Arizonans should look out for to keep your heart healthy

February is recognized as American Heart Month, a health observance that encourages Americans to focus on their cardiovascular health and understand the importance of adopting healthier behaviors …

Are we sleepwalking through a Trump/Musk takeover?

A dear friend claims that Sun City is “sleepwalking” through the Trump/Musk takeover of the U.S. government. Well, I am as mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore. Who is with …
Mesquite District Peoria City Councilmember Matt Bullock.

Peoria Councillor Bullock discusses the ‘Amkor Paradox’

The Amkor project has brought heated debate to our community. So why the “Paradox”?
Sarah Grado

How Arizonans can help their teens recognize, leave toxic relationships

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a crucial time for parents to talk with their teens about healthy relationships and warning signs of toxicity. Relationships should feel safe, …

Speak Up: A Christian reflects on 2,000 years of dashed hope

Scottsdale resident TR Harry laid out his view and questions about Western Christianity in his op-ed, A Christian reflects on 2,000 years of dashed hope . “Excellent read. Our world …

If people can smoke weed, why can’t I vape?

Just a thought, but if you can smoke weed then no one should be able to take my right to vape away from me. I used to smoke two packs a day and with the help of this alternative, I am now down to 1/4 …

Speak Up: Reader disagrees America may be becoming dictatorship

Sun City West reader Tom Slade took issue with a letter from a Sun City reader asking if America is becoming a dictatorship, inviting the writer and others who share similar views to back up their …
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Chandler Council approves Costco plan, rezoning

Darsy Omer, an associate planner for the city of Chandler, presents a Costco development plan at Feb. 3 study session to the Chandler City Council. The council unanimously approved a preliminary development plan and rezoning Feb. 6 for a Costco Business Center at Alma School and Pecos roads.

After some discussion, mainly about traffic flow and where elements are located, the Chandler City Council advanced a plan it says East Valley businesses sorely need. By approving its Feb. 6 …

East Valley city sees new retail arrive

A number of new tenants are set to open this spring at the Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek.

Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek is welcoming more tenants. This month, several new Phase 2 tenants — McDonald’s, Over Easy, Café Rio, Academy Bank, Cinnaholic, LifeQuest …

5 Arizona restaurants among ‘most romantic’ in America

With the days counting down until Valentine’s Day, one restaurant industry tracker named five Arizona dining spots to its annual “Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America” list.

West Valley resort looks to expand, add luxury apartments

The Cibola Vista Resort wants to expand its footprint to include luxury multifamily homes.

Peoria’s only resort is looking to expand its footprint to include luxury multifamily residential near Lake Pleasant Parkway and Pinnacle Vista Drive. Cibola Vista Resort & Spa has …

Neighbors

Hello Neighbor: Casey Bagley

Casey Bagley is a cook at One Step Beyond Inc. Culinary/Catering. (Courtesy of Casey Bagley)

Casey Bagley is a cook at One Step Beyond Inc. Culinary/Catering.

Rotary Club of Scottsdale North hosts fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North is hosting a fundraiser April 5 at the at the Grayhawk Golf Club’s Fairway House.

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North will have its annual fundraiser, Party for a Purpose, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 pm at the Grayhawk Golf Club’s Fairway House, 8620 E. …

Valley blues man Sugaray Rayford earns 2 Music Awards noms

Valley resident Sugaray Rayford earned his seventh Blues Foundation B.B. King Entertainer of the Year nomination. The awards ceremony takes place this May in Memphis, Tennessee.

Years ago Sugaray Rayford took a shot on a brand of blues music that was stirring inside of him.

Scottsdale nonprofit Executive Council 70 conducts fundraiser

Local nonprofit Executive Council 70 is raising money for charities, foster care charities and 501 (c) (3) nonprofits.

Executive Council 70 announces 52nd Annual The Original Taste food and wine event in Scottsdale The local nonprofit Executive Council 70 is holding its 52nd annual The Original Taste, a formal …

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Concours in the Hills postponed due to weather in Fountain Hills

The 11th annual Concours in the Hills has been postponed to Saturday, April 19.

The 11th annual Concours in the Hills, scheduled for this upcoming Saturday in Fountain Park, has been postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. Phoenix Children’s originally …

West Valley events on tap for Arizona Beer Week

Not that there’s ever really a bad time to enjoy a good craft brew, but this month is extra delicious.

70+ artists making way to Sonoran Arts Festival in Scottsdale

Watercolorist Mona Houle is one of the featured artists for the inaugural Sonoran Arts Festival in March in Scottsdale.

Phoenix resident Mona Houle is one of the featured artists for the inaugural Sonoran Arts Festival, taking place March 21-23 in Scottsdale.

Waterfall hunting on Waddell hiking trial in West Valley

Looking up where a waterfall forms after rainfall.

Winter in the Valley brings positively perfect weather for hiking.

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Joan Sally Shannon

Joan Sally Quinn Shannon crossed over on January 19th, 2025,with loving family around her as she departed. Joan lived a most fulfilling life. She was a daughter to legions of strong post-World War II …

Edward J. Cirillo, Jr.

Edward J. Cirillo, former Arizona state senator, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 on his 91st birthday. Known for his strong love of country, family, faith and service, he was born on …

Caterina Morabito Norwood

Caterina, 90, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, died peacefully on January 31 at a nursing care home. Caterina was born in Messina, Italy in 1934, emigrating to the US in 1959. She spent the next 14 years …

Shirley Mae Gordon

Shirley Mae Gordon, Age 88, of Sun City West, Arizona and formerly of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise Arizona following a brief illness. …

Benjamin J. Roloff

Benjamin J. Roloff The well-loved family member, community activist, historian, and Hometown HERO award-winner passed away on February 2nd, 2025, at the age of 83. Ben inspired others with …
News to Use

National forests with campgrounds open year-round in Arizona

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Arizona.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Arizona stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Arizona

Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in some states. Here's how Arizona compares.

Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and how Arizona compares.

Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix.

How gas prices have changed in Phoenix in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Phoenix using data from AAA.
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