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Country music star Dustin Lynch performs at PCH50’s annual Off the Record event was held Saturday, Oct. 24 inside the Earnhardt Lexus showroom, 800 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix.
Charity
Fundraising event raises $1.5M for Phoenix Children’s
SUSPECT ARRESTED
Brief lockdown at Broadmor Elementary after stabbing near East Valley school
Festival goers take in the Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park on Feb. 27, 2022, in Tempe.
Music Festival
Innings Festival announces lineup for 2027
President Donald Trump arrives at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Oct. 14, 2026, for a campaign rally.
Election 2026
Trump’s waning Latino support could tilt balance in Arizona races
Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald speaks during a halftime ceremony honoring the retirement of his jersey number during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
NFL
Valley icon: A look back at Larry Fitzgerald’s legendary career with the Cardinals
FILE - Labor leader and co-founder of United Farm Workers Dolores Huerta listens to President Barack Obama speak during an appearance at Del Sol High School to talk about immigration reform Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, in Las Vegas. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Worker rights pioneer Dolores Huerta wanted others to feel seen

Dolores Huerta fought for causes even in her golden years, when many others would be enjoying retirement. The labor rights pioneer died Wednesday from cancer at age 96. She lived up to her famous …
Chelsey Faggiano, economic development project manager for the city of Chandler, speaks to the City Council at a study session earlier this month about a contract to help bring more young professionals and families to the city.

City, school districts invest in drawing young families to East Valley

A year ago, the Chandler City Council was all-in and its largest local school district was almost all-in on a combined contract. On Oct. 15, Council finally picked a vendor to execute that …
FILE - A Kalshi advertisement is displayed at Oracle Park during a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Utah charges Kalshi and its founders, escalating a fight over who can regulate prediction markets

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Utah on Wednesday filed criminal charges against prediction market operator Kalshi and two of its executives, months after a federal judge rejected Kalshi's effort to prevent …
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“In 30-Minutes I Had a Plan for My Shoulder Pain that Didn’t Require Surgery or Pills.”

Pain Is Not Something You Just Have to Live With “I was losing sleep. I couldn’t get comfortable at night and would wake up constantly. That was the most frustrating part. Everything I was …
Surprise Police responded to a report of indecent exposure on Oct. 21 at The Grand dog park.

Surprise Police seek nude man seen in senior community

Surprise Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed his genitals to people gathered near the dog park at The Grand in Surprise last week.
Scottsdale leaders were present at the groundbreaking ceremony to build a second Thompson Peak Parkway bridge.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale breaks ground on Thompson Peak Parkway bridge

Scottsdale marked the start of the Thompson Peak Parkway bridge project with a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 27. The project will add a second bridge over Reata Wash as it aims to improve safety …
The Craftsman mixed-use development will include apartments, retail and possibly upscale dining.
Development

Mesa aims for upscale dining with tax incentive deal on mixed-use property

A proposed mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Hawes and Elliot roads could bring upscale restaurants to the area if the city of Mesa and a developer forge a retail development tax …
Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board member Amy Carney wants a district-wide policy that limits all students through the second grade to no screen time at school.
EDUCATION

SUSD looking at student screen time rules

The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board is looking to limit how much screen time students can have for school purposes. The board discussed the issue during its Oct. 27 meeting …
FILE - Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Dolores Huerta's death sparks an outpouring from allies and admirers

Dolores Huerta's death has sparked an outpouring of emotions from activists, including many who credit the civil rights icon with inspiring them to become public servants and community organizers. …
Jonah Williams, 9, and Emmet Williams, 4, browse pumpkins at Apple Annie’s Orchard on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Willcox, Ariz.
Community

Growing pumpkins in the desert takes a different skill

WILLCOX – Once known as a prime place for pumpkin cultivation, Arizona’s harvested acreage of the crop has dwindled over the years. From 125 farms in the state, 56 acres of pumpkins were …
Works by Lynda Schlosberg, an exhibiting member of the Five15Arts collective, will be among those on display at the upcoming “Plush Plastic Pop.”
ARTS

Phoenix art exhibition celebrates Grand Avenue’s colorful legacy

Five15Arts @ Chartreuse will present “Plush Plastic Pop,” a November group exhibition celebrating Beatrice Moore, whose colorful artwork and longtime support of artists helped shape Phoenix’s Grand Avenue Arts District.
Higley USD Superintendent David Loutzenheiser discusses the next maintenance and operations budget with the governing board.
Education

East Valley school district faces deeper cuts as reserves dwindle

Higley Unified faces more budget cuts and possible layoffs as its M&O override expires and district savings could run out by fiscal 2029.
FILE - Dolores Huerta, the labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, is seen at the California Democratic Party's 2025 State Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Dolores Huerta has died. Her family says the United Farmworkers co-founder, civil rights icons and feminist activists in the United States died Wednesday at the age of 96. As a school teacher in …
Guests will be treated to free wine, wellness shots and food at the Stella Capri Wellness Fall Open House Nov. 7.
ENTERTAINMENT

Stella Capri Wellness sets open house in Scottsdale

The public is welcome to a morning of beauty, wellness and self-care at an open house event 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Stella Capri Wellness, 7324 E. 6th Ave., in Scottsdale. The …
INVESTIGATION

Caregivers booked on child abuse charges in West Valley case

Two caregivers face child abuse charges after school officials alleged a 7- and 8-year-old suffered nutritional neglect and physical abuse, Goodyear police said. Goodyear detectives arrested and …
Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Education Solutions

Arizona board approves school accountability scores

Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Low water levels at Wahweap Bay at Lake Powell along the Upper Colorado River Basin are pictured, June 9, 2021, at the Utah and Arizona border at Wahweap.
Water

Central Arizona Project to join Nevada's lawsuit over Colorado River water rights

The Central Arizona Project on Tuesday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Arizona Department of …
The Terrible’s will be built near the southwest corner of South Crismon Road and East Hampton Avenue.
Development

Mesa council approves first Terrible’s convenience store in the East Valley

A Terrible’s convenience store with a fuel station has received the OK from the Mesa City Council to go up near the southwest corner of South Crismon Road and East Hampton Avenue in Council …
The City of Scottsdale has renovated Monterra at WestWorld by installing a new heating and cooling system and roof, replaced indoor and outdoor flooring, painted the interior and exterior, and upgraded restrooms to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Monterra reopens at WestWorld

Monterra at WestWorld of Scottsdale is welcoming a new chapter after city renovations transformed the longtime venue into a fully climate-controlled space for weddings, corporate gatherings and …
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I’m excited to now be able to have my articles posted in the Town of Paradise Valley Independent Newspaper. My articles have been posted in The Cave Creek Carefree Independent, formally The Sonoran …
In September, a slowdown in sales continued in greater Phoenix.
real estate

West Valley housing markets remain cool in September

Have an opinion on this issue? Want to get in on the conversation? Send your letters to AZOpinions@iniusa.org. Peoria New Listings: 283 (−7.5%) Pending Sales: 101 (−49.5%) Closed Sales: 182 …
The WESTMARC team, including incoming CEO Kristin Allen, third from left, being given
AWARDS

Westmarc announces 2026 Best of the West Award winners

The Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC), a public-private partnership of business, education, and government leaders dedicated to promoting economic development, workforce advancement, and quality of life in the West Valley, announced its Best of the West Award Winners at a dinner held Oct. 22 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Scottsdale Farmers’ Market vendors say they are seeing lots of new faces at their booths after the market moved to the City Hall parking lot on Oct. 3.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale Farmers’ Market move a success story

The Scottsdale Farmers’ Market’s move to the City Hall parking lot seems to be a success. “I love it!” said Ryan Poteet, who recently spent a Saturday morning with his girlfriend at the …
A mural, designed by the winner of a contest between students in the Cholla Library service area, will be added to the side of Phoenix's Cholla Library.
Libraries

Mural designed by student contest winner will be added to Cholla Library

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture is inviting young artists to participate in a mural design competition for Cholla Library, located near Interstate 17 and Peoria Avenue. The competition …
Students roam around the campus at Cactus Shadows High School. An incident involving a firearm being brought on campus on Sept. 11 is still under investigation from the Scottsdale Police Department and the Cave Creek Unified School District, according to e-mails obtained by Independent Newsmedia.
ON-CAMPUS INCIDENT

Cave Creek Unified, police investigation into athletic director's handling of gun incident still ongoing

Cave Creek Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Nicole Regan sent a message to parents of Cactus Shadows High School on Oct. 22 regarding an update to an incident that happened on campus on Sept. 11.

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Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally in per-student education spending, while just over half of school districts’ operating budgets go directly toward classroom instruction.
Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas.

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Valley business

East Valley city council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

This diagram shows where landscaping would be planted around most of the planned smaller buildings in the Sun Village Fair shopping center at Alma School and Warner roads. A development plan that allows additional retail-pad buildings in the redeveloped shopping center was approved by the Chandler City Council at its Oct. 15 meeting.

When a hearing was held in September on a complicated commercial redevelopment proposal, one Chandler Planning and Zoning commissioner asked what happened to including housing in a mixed-use plan. …

Scottsdale-based construction company launches new outreach, giving program

A.R. Mays employees are seen at a recent Child Crisis Arizona Lunch for Love event. A.R. Mays Cares launched with a $200,000 commitment to Child Crisis Arizona over the next five years.

Scottsdale-based A.R. Mays Construction announced the launch of a new outreach and charitable giving program on Tuesday in a release.

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Neighbors

Scottsdale resident Q&A: Karen Cahn

Karen Cahn.

In an effort to create a stronger community, the Daily Independent is asking residents to share a little about themselves with some standard questions. Here are Karen Cahn’s answers: Name: …

Golfers raise funds for Rosendin Foundation

Over 100 golfers participated in the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20.

Talking Stick Golf Club hosted 140 golfers in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20, to raise money for the …

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Joy Huerta bringing Jesse & Joy hits to Phoenix in April

Joy Huerta of Grammy-winning duo Jesse & Joy will bring the group’s music to Phoenix on April 23, 2027, with a performance at Arizona Financial Theatre as part of the 14-date North American “El Amor de México” tour.

Scottsdale Philharmonic ‘thriving’

Scottsdale Philharmonic leaders are hoping to begin paying all of their musicians by the middle of the season.

Scottsdale Philharmonic Symphony Executive Director Joy Partridge was devastated to learn the Phoenix Symphony has shut down and laid off its musicians for lack of funding. “I wish we could …

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Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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Mimi Michelle Ohms

Mimi Michelle Ohms passed away on May 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 15, 1949, in Palo Alto, California. She attended Woodside High School and …
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Phillip Felker

Phillip Felker, 87, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully transitioned from this life to the next October 2025 after bravely facing a lengthy illness. Born in Logansport, Indiana, …
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Barry Stephen Kirschner

Our lives are quieter now, but richer for having known Barry Kirschner, who died in his sleep at the age of 71, on August 19th, 2026. He was born March 19th, 1955 at Turner AFB in Albany, Georgia. …
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Charles Edward Bobbitt, Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Edward Bobbitt, Jr., died June 1, 2026, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born August 23, 1948, in Rainelle, West Virginia, Charlie was the son of Charles and Val-Gene …
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Carlton Jerry Wise

Carlton Jerry Wise of Fountain Hills, AZ passed away 10/13/2026 at the age of 83, Jerry was born September 7, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Pauline (Warner) and Carlton Wise. He is survived by his wife …

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