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Queen Creek approves $1.6M in infrastructure for $8M restaurant
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Glendale to discuss downtown redevelopment update

Glendale City Council will hold a session to discuss a short list of agenda items on Sept. 26.
BUSINESS

Clean Energy Week: New APS solar plant outside Phoenix in service

In celebration of National Clean Energy Week (Sept. 25-29), APS is making progress on the path to powering homes and businesses with electricity that is 100% clean and carbon-free.

Mission: Launch to Host Community Hackathon in Phoenix, Arizona to Accelerate Collaboration and Positive Post-Prison Outcomes

In partnership with the Arizona Career Development Center and Aventiv Technologies, the hackathon enables program and policy improvements around jobs, entrepreneurship, and economic development, …
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THEATER

Anthem community theater to open ‘Willy Wonka JR’ run

Roald Dahl's “Willy Wonka JR.” will open next week in Anthem.
FIRST RESPONDERS

Neighbors' dispute in Apache Junction ends with fatal shooting

A man died Sunday afternoon after being shot in a dispute between neighbors, Apache Junction police said. Officers responded about 1:15 p.m.  Sept. 24 to 401 S. Ironwood after receiving a …
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2050 BLUEPRINT

ADOT's long-range transportation plan released, ready for board approval

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation's blueprint for the state's highway system has been released and will be up for approval next month. The Final 2050 Long Range …
Government

Phoenix OKs short-term rental rule; officials warn it’s not a ‘magic elixir’

PHOENIX – The Phoenix City Council unanimously passed regulations on short-term rentals Wednesday following a Sept. 6 vote that legalized backyard casitas. The city code change will …
UPDATE

Puppies found in freezer of Chandler woman's home: PD

A Chandler woman who ran an  animal rescue out of her now-condemned home had five dead puppies in her freezer in addition to dozens of abused dogs that were found in her house, police said. …
Events

Tempe Brewery embraces Bavarian tradition of steinholding for Oktoberfest

TEMPE – On a typical Thursday night in the middle of September, sports fans scurry to bars to get their weekend started with their first glimpse of football for the next three days. The …
DPS

Good Samaritan dies in Phoenix Loop 202 collision

A person who assisting crash victims along Loop 202 in Phoenix died early Sunday morning when he was struck by a vehicle while rendering aid, authorities said. The Arizona Department of Public …

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Opinions: Highlighting Valley Voices & Encouraging Civility

Goncalves: Stop feeding the wild birds

Why do some people in Sun City West insist on feeding wild birds? There are no severe winters here with snow and freezing temperatures. Nature provides them with the ability to survive. …

Johnson: Are Sun City West's CC&Rs enforceable?

This is in response to Sept. 13 edition of Sun City West Independent and opinion letter from Mack Gilham: “Time for some meaningful CC&R penalties.” I agree with all you who are …

Crowell: Truth must come out on Trump

I must respond to the letter “Trump charges are politically motivated.” I’m sick and tired of politics. I am an independent. I yearn for facts and tired of truth those who are …

Crooks: Political parties switched positions after Civil Rights

Sarah West’s critique of my comments on slavery demands a response. She accurately points out that the Democratic Party did virtually nothing to help slaves in the 19th century. However, we …
The Sun City West Yoga Club is looking to showcase the benefits of yoga for the community.

Harmon: Club touts benefits of yoga

Members of the Sun City West Yoga Club know the benefits of regular yoga practice, but recent research led by Harvard scientists revealed a connection between the practice of yoga by seniors and …

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The city of Surprise is throwing its money behind the return of the AZ Fall Classic to the city.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Peoria-based Brandon Caserta Foundation is urging increased awareness of the Brandon Act and its inclusion in the curriculum of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in public schools across the United States.
The city of Surprise is currently accepting applications for two city commissions: the City Audit Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Evergreen Devco, Inc., a retail, multifamily and industrial development company, announced the groundbreaking of its first-ever industrial development in Arizona.
The Sun City West Forward Club is a new club dedicated to supporting the Forward Party.

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Phoenix

A woman died after being shot Sunday morning in Phoenix, police said. The shooting occurred about 10:35 a.m. Sept. 24 near 16 th Street and Baseline Road, according to a release. The woman …

A 27-year-old man has been booked on one county of murder in connection with a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Phoenix, police said. Officers responded to a shooting call about 3:45 …
The 90s Pop Tour will open its 10-city tour in Phoenix in February.
National Drive Electric Week runs through Oct. 1, and Phoenix will be having a series of events for potential and current electric vehicle owners, including opportunities to test drive. EV 101 …
A 32-year-old man has been booked for killing another man in a late-night shooting at an apartment complex, police said. Officers arrived about 11 p.m. Sept. 21 at the apartment complex, 5775 W. …

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East Valley

Pinal County will be hosting two informational public meetings in San Tan Valley regarding the extension of State Route 24 and the Central Arizona Parkway. These meetings  are from 5:30 to …

Tempe is distributing nearly $60,000 this fall among 25 schools to grow arts education. The grants, nearly double last year’s investment, provide fine arts teachers in Tempe with money to …
Chandler’s Community Development & Resources Division this week will begin a series of focus groups to hear residents’ ideas on ways to better serve the community now and in the …
While some cities and school districts wrestle with whether to have a  police presence within schools, the town of Gilbert continues to support the Gilbert Police Department’s School …
Dolce Vita — a locally owned Italian eatery, grocer and gelato shop at 5251 E. Brown Road No. 104 in Mesa — is launching its new aperitivo Italiano menu. An aperitivo is a common …

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Arizona & National Sports Coverage
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Local sports

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte scratched vs. Yankees because of illness

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched from a game against the New York Yankees because of an illness. Marte was in Arizona’s original lineup as the leadoff hitter, then was …

Yankees meet the Diamondbacks after Judge's 3-home run game

The New York Yankees host the Arizona Diamondbacks after Aaron Judge hit three home runs on Friday in a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

No. 6 Ohio State squeezes past No. 9 Notre Dame on Trayanum's last-second TD run

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Chip Trayanum plunged across the goal line from a yard out with 1 second left and No. 6 Ohio State beat No. 9 Notre Dame 17-14 on Saturday night. Trayanum’s score …

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MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the playoffs loom

Baseball’s best team has some major pitching concerns heading into the final week of the regular season. Max Fried and Charlie Morton have both landed on the injured list in recent days. That …

Jets' commitment to QB Wilson has many fans and media puzzled. But there's no quick or easy solution

Most Jets fans would take anyone at quarterback other than Zach Wilson at this point. They don’t want to hear it’s not all his fault or New York has plenty of problems and not just him. Well, it …

Raiders' Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his start for Chargers game in question

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol. That puts his status in question for when Las Vegas visits the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Garoppolo was injured in Sunday …

Chargers' Mike Williams tore his left ACL during Sunday's win, MRI reveals, says AP source

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. A person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press an MRI …

European captain Luke Donald is going with statistics over history at the Ryder Cup

Luke Donald is ignoring history when it comes to starting off the Ryder Cup. The Europeans have opted to play fourballs for the opening session every year since 1997. This year, the European captain …

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VIENNA (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Monday that nuclear fusion is a pioneering technology and the Biden administration wants to harness it as part of the transition to clean …

NEW YORK (AP) — PBS was looking forward to a relatively free lane to offer fresh television to viewers downtrodden by the Hollywood strikes this fall, but that advantage may only last a couple of …
NEW YORK (AP) — If another pandemic happens, the world will again be unprepared. That’s the bleak assessment of former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, who co-chaired the Independent …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it is offering a $2 billion loan to Poland, which has been a hub for weapons going into Ukraine, to support the ally's defense …
The Sun City Rockhounds begin a year of celebration 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, honoring its 60th anniversary as a club at Fairway Recreation Center. Sixty years ago, three Sun city residents …
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Valley business

Sneak peak shows off perks at Chandler Scheels

Thursday evening's sneak peek gave about 40 people the chance to see what one of Arizona's biggest and newest retail stores looks like.  Located on the northwest corner of the main Chandler …

Arrowhead Mall in Glendale to host job fair for upcoming holiday season

Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale is hosting a hiring fair to meet holiday season demand.

Chandler Council approves adjustment to Intel agreement

This week, the Chandler City Council approved some changes to a major contract. The city may pick up 20% of the cost of infrastructure at or near Intel’s expanding Ocotillo facility, with state …

Landmark Camelback Corridor buildings in Phoenix sell for $72.1M

Office buildings at the corner of 32nd Street and Camelback Road, in the heart of the Camelback Corridor, sold for $72.1 million.

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Neighbors

Arizona Education Association nominates Kyrene staff member for national award

The Arizona Education Association has named Steve Schaeffer, an instructional assistant at Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary School, as Arizona’s official state nominee for the National Education Association's Education Support Professional of the Year award.

Glendale native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Petty Officer 2nd Class Kapri Besser, a Glendale native, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.

Gilbert chief digital officer finds dream job in hometown

Dana Berchman is the chief digital officer in Gilbert, where she manages all internal and external communications, public relations, marketing and digital government initiatives, government innovation, and open data and storytelling efforts.

Stand Up for Veterans coming to Glendale to aid those who served

The 10th annual Stand Up for Veterans event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Arizona Christian University, 1 W. Firestorm Way, in Glendale.

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Scottsdale Quarter’s Fall Concert Series continues

Scottsdale Quarter’s Fall Concert Series continues Saturday, Sept. 30, with the Desert Dixie Band. Residents can bring chairs to the Quad, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road, and listen to local …

Art museum showcases contemporary works this fall in Mesa

The Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is having an opening reception next month to celebrate its new exhibitions. The opening will be 7-10 p.m. Oct. 7 at the museum, 1 E. Main St. The fall …

TobyMac bringing 2024 tour to Glendale Desert Diamond Arena

TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2024 Tour will include a Glendale stop.

The booming trend of adventure tourism at popular destinations

In 2022, the adventure tourism market raked in $366.7 billion worldwide. By 2032, experts say it will scale Everest level heights — gaining more than 28% a year hit $4.6 trillion.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Mary June Mitchell-Kubiak

Mary j Mitchell Kubiak, 81 of Lower Burrell Pa. was called home to the Lord after a long struggle with dementia September 14th at her home in Apache Junction Arizona. Viewing and memorial will be …

Phillips C Hall

PHILLIPS HALL (OL' PHIL) 1931-2023 Ol' Phil never met a stranger. His contagious personality endeared him to people all over the world. He engaged with strangers every day and loved …

Edith F Bahls

3/31/28 – 7/31/23 Edith is preceded in death by her husband of almost 74 years, William H. Bahls in 2019. She is survived by two sons, Daryl and Dale, a daughter Dawn Walters; three …

Robert E Heath II

Sun City, AZ - Robert E. Heath II, known affectionately as Bob, peacefully passed away at Hospice of the Valley on April 8th, 2023. He was born in Auburn, New York, on October 14, 1942, the eldest …

Herbert Marshall Carl

Herbert Marshall Carl, age 77, died peacefully in Sun City West, AZ on 9/18/23 with his wife and 3 children by his side. Herb was born in Milwaukee, WI on 4/13/46, to parents Leonard and Norma. He …

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Nation

Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant in North Carolina restarts production

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (AP) — A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina that makes critical supplies for U.S. hospitals has restarted production about 10 weeks after it was heavily damaged …

Call for sanctions as homophobic chants again overshadow French soccer's biggest game

Homophobic chanting by sections of Paris Saint-Germain fans targeting Marseille players has again marred the biggest game in French soccer and prompted calls for sanctions. Olivier Klein is the …

EU Commission blocks Booking's planned acquisition of flight booking provider Etraveli

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm said Monday it is blocking leading U.S. online travel agency Booking from acquiring Sweden's flight booking provider Etraveli Group because it …

Interest rates will stay high 'as long as necessary,' the European Central Bank's leader says

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of the European Central Bank said Monday that interest rates will stay high enough to restrict business activity for “as long as necessary” to beat back …

FDA skeptical of experimental ALS treatment pushed by patient advocates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration meets this week to consider approval of an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease, the culmination of a yearslong lobbying effort by …

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World

Egypt sets a presidential election for December with el-Sissi likely to stay in power until 2030

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will hold a presidential election over three days in December, officials announced Monday, with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi highly likely to remain in power until 2030. …

A Molotov cocktail is thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there's no significant damage

WASHINGTON (AP) — At least one Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, but there was no significant damage and no one was injured. U.S. law enforcement officials were …

What is behind renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo?

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo flared anew over the weekend when some 30 heavily armed Serbs barricaded themselves in an Orthodox monastery in northern Kosovo, setting …

Russia strikes Odesa, damaging port, grain infrastructure and abandoned hotel

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone and missile strike near Odesa damaged port infrastructure, a grain silo and an abandoned hotel and injured one person, as attacks on Ukraine killed four …

Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt

Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles …

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Entertainment
FILE - Picketers carry signs outside Amazon Studios in Culver City, Calif. on Monday, July 17, 2023. A tentative agreement between striking screenwriters and Hollywood studios offers some hope that the industry’s dual strikes may be over soon. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Here’s when your favorite show may return as writers strike is on the verge of ending

A tentative agreement between striking screenwriters and Hollywood studios offers some hope that the industry’s dual walkouts may be over soon. But when will your favorite shows return? Well, it's …
FILE - Actor Treat Williams attends the world premiere of "Second Act" in New York on Dec. 12, 2018. Officials said Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, a Vermont motorist accused of causing a crash that killed Williams has been cited for grossly negligent operation causing death. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Driver pleads not guilty in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams

BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont driver on Monday pleaded not guilty to a charge in the June crash that killed actor Treat Williams. Ryan Koss, 35, could be sentenced to up to 15 years in …
FILE - Italian actress Sophia Loren smiles during a photo call for "Human Voice," (Voce Umana) at the 67th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 21, 2014. Film legend Sophia Loren is recovering from successful surgery for a leg fracture after she fell in her Switzerland home, an agent for the 89-year-old Italian actor said Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Film legend Sophia Loren has successful surgery after fracturing a leg in a fall at home, agent says

ROME (AP) — Film legend Sophia Loren is recovering from successful surgery for a leg fracture after she fell in her Switzerland home, an agent for the 89-year-old Italian actor said Monday. …
Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears

Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium. There have been rumors flying the last couple of weeks …
This image released by Lionsgate shows Sylvester Stallone in a scene from "The Expend4bles." (Lionsgate via AP)

'Expend4bles' opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again at the box office

Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham weren’t enough to save “Expend4bles” from a debut box office flop. Comscore reported on Sunday that the fourth installment suffered the franchise’s worst …

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