Olympic Games
The Olympic torch for the 2028 Los Angeles games will be first lit as it always is in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. It will then travel through all 50 U.S. states for the first time …
Things to Do
This weekend in downtown Tempe, thousands of patrons are expected to attend either Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park or the Arizona State v. Hawaii football game at Mountain America Stadium.
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Arts & Culture
The S’edav Va’aki Museum recently announced its partnership with Cahokia PHX to host an immersive art installation in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
See this pop-up exhibit for …
Baseball
The Arizona Fall League is a week into its 2026 season. He is a look at some of the top performers so far in a league known to be a steppingstone into MLB stardom.
Top hitters
Orioles …
Missing
Police are searching for three teens who have been missing since Oct. 6.
The Queen Creek Police Department reports that Cody Walker, 15, was last seen at about 10:36 p.m., Oct 6.
Walker is …
NEIGHBORS
Chris Mays knows what’s wrong with the world.
“The world needs more people with Down syndrome,” said Mays, the executive director of GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, which is actually located …
GAS
Gas prices fell 7 cents a gallon this week around the Valley, but the average still remains at historic highs, AAA Arizona said in a release.
Business
Verrado Marketplace’s dining and entertainment area, The District, is scheduled to debut Oct. 15, with more businesses expected to open at the Buckeye shopping center before year’s end, according to developer Vestar.
NEIGHBORS
The Scottsdale-based Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children recently received a surprise $250,000 donation from the Dahmen Family Foundation during a special check presentation. The gift will support …
CITATIONS
PHOENIX - The nominee for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket is brushing aside multiple speeding tickets he received while mayor of Mesa.
"I've lived in Arizona my entire life, …
public schools
The Peoria Unified governing board voted to self report a possible violation of the open meeting law involving a potential disclosure of confidential information by a fellow board member.
Legal
PHOENIX — Arizona is filing is own lawsuit against TikTok and its affiliated companies accusing the social media platform of violating state consumer protection laws by concealing its mental health …
EDUCATION
Even a month after the Chandler Unified Governing Board voted to have a land acknowledgement video played at both board meetings and district graduation ceremonies, it’s still a topic at least a …
COMMUNITY NEWS
It looks like Scottsdale will continue to use automatic license plate readers, but with greater “guardrails” on their use.
The city council voted unanimously during its Oct. 6 meeting to …
Family fun
Autumn has arrived, and Phoenix Parks and Recreation is welcoming the season with a mix of free, family-friendly celebrations throughout the city.
From community trunk-or-treats, to lively …
Joan Ganz Cooney
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Joan Ganz Cooney Way?
The city of Phoenix is dedicating a ceremonial street sign to honor one of the co-creators of ‘Sesame Street’ who was born and …
Crime
A report conducted by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office into the rape of Democratic Congressional District 8 candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia provides new details.
BUSINESS
The public is welcome to attend the grand opening of the French Crêperie, at 10 a.m., Oct. 24 at 4225 N. Marshall Way, Suite 2.
The cafe is an authentic French restaurant concept that began in …
arrest
The Apache Junction Police Department is asking for the community’s help following the arrest of a 32-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and assault of an 18-year-old woman.
At …
IN MEMORIUM
One of the Valley’s favorite sons of the blues will be laid to rest here at home.
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