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WEATHER
Heat warning remains through Tuesday in Maricopa County
Arizona Election 2024
Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical
DINING

Fire closes Tempe U.S. Egg restaurant

The U.S. Egg restaurant in Tempe is temporarily closed after an electrical fire caused significant damage, a release stated. No one was injured, but the timeline for reopening is uncertain as …
BOND MONEY

Phoenix neighborhood parks get $1.5M boost for improvements

Phoenix’s recently approved bond program will allow $1.5 million to be spent on neighborhood parks enhancements, and eligible applicants in each council district can submit project proposals …
DOWNTOWN

30th annual fall celebration coming to downtown Glendale

Celebrate the fall season in Historic Downtown Glendale this month.

Supreme Court taking the bench with ghost guns, a capital case and transgender rights on the docket

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking the bench again on Monday, ready to hear cases on ghost guns, a death sentence and transgender rights. The docket doesn’t have quite as many …
COMING SOON

Chandler Center to host free Dia de los Muertos celebration

A free Dia de los Muertos celebration is coming to Chandler.
BUSINESS GROWTH

ADOT’s Mesa conference focuses on disadvantaged, small businesses

An Arizona Department of Transportation event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, is designed to help small businesses and firms qualifying for ADOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program …
ARIZONA AG

Man to serve 5 years in prison for Valley fentanyl distribution

Eduardo Cruz has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years on probation supervision for dealing fentanyl pills and methamphetamine in the Phoenix area, authorities said. In …
education

Chandler school board’s annual financials a main topic for Wednesday

Only one action item was on the agenda for Wednesday night’s Chandler Unified School District Governing Board regular meeting, as of Sunday, Oct. 6. Wednesday’s 7 p.m. regular …
ADOT

Virtual public meeting focuses on I-10 interchange

The Arizona Department of Transportation is providing the public an opportunity to comment Tuesday on the proposed I-10/Koli Road traffic interchange. The 90-minute meeting will be conducted …
COLLEGE AVENUE

Bicyclists in serious condition after Tempe collision

A vehicle collided into a group of bicyclists Sunday morning in Tempe, police said. The crash occurred near 15 th Street and College Avenue, and police said at least three of the bicyclists were …

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Trunk: A terrible travesty of justice

My purpose for writing is to report a terrible travesty of justice. Many thousands of human beings are being condemned to death without benefit of a trial. They have committed no crime …

Windsor: My take on the vice presidential debate

I watched last week’s debate and found it refreshing that there was a heightened level of decorum compared to what we have become accustomed to previously. The key is that Donald Trump …

Heinrich, Joyce: Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week — protecting Arizona's small businesses

As we observe Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week , Oct. 7 to 11, it's crucial to reflect on the state of Arizona’s civil justice system and its impact on our small businesses and economy. We must …

Penny: Reader responds to Painful Penney’s request for pain management solutions

Painful Penney asked in a letter to the editor if anyone has a better solution for pain management. I had 20 years of pain building up and did two years of pain management here in Sun City. I …
Brooks Tucker

Tucker: Veterans Affairs adrift during historic period of challenges

The Department of Veterans Affairs is no stranger to controversy. So, it may seem unremarkable that it has been criticized in recent months for programmatic and budgetary lapses and failures of …

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Entertainment
FILE - Cissy Houston performs during McDonald's Gospelfest 2013 on May 11, 2013 in Newark, N.J. Houston, the mother of Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in her New Jersey home. She was 91. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and a Grammy-winning singer, dies at 91

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, has died. …
Florence Pugh, left, and Andrew Garfield pose for a portrait to promote the film "We Live in Time" on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield on living through 'We Live in Time'

TORONTO (AP) — In “We Live in Time,” Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield act an entire life of a relationship — a gamut of dating, falling in love, having a child and reckoning with cancer. So …
FILE - Ryan Miller from the band Guster performs during the 2024 Sea. Hear. Now festival on Sept. 14, 2024, in Asbury Park, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Guster, Avett Brothers and Florence Welch are helping bring alt-rock to the musical theater stage

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Miller, lead singer of alternative rock band Guster, has a new gig that even he's a little surprised about: Musical theater songwriter. He laughs that he's gone all …
FILE - Actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP, File)

Nicholas Alexander Chavez plays Lyle Menendez and a priest on TV. He's hungry for what's next.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez has had a “very surreal” few weeks promoting and premiering his first roles in prime time, in a pair of shows debuting within one week of each other. Chavez, 25, …
FILE - R. Kelly leaves the Daley Center after a hearing in his child support case, May 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from singer R. Kelly, convicted of child sex crimes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal Monday from the singer R. Kelly, who is now serving 20 years in prison after being convicted of child sex convictions in Chicago. …

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Kyler Murray rallies the Cardinals past the 49ers, 24-23

Kyler Murray had a long touchdown run in the first quarter and rallied Arizona with two fourth-quarter scoring drives in the Cardinals’ 24-23 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Murray …

Brooks scores 3 TDs, Texas Tech rallies after blowing lead to beat Arizona 28-22

Tahj Brooks ran for 128 yards and three touchdowns, Jacob Rodriguez forced a late fumble and Texas Tech rallied after blowing a 15-point lead to beat Arizona 28-22. The Red Raiders intercepted two …

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Shams Charania has been hired as ESPN’s senior NBA insider, replacing his mentor Adrian Wojnarowski. Charania announced the move on social media on Monday. Wojnarowski announced on Sept. 18 he was …
A judge has given preliminary approval to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that figures to transform college sports. U.S District Judge Claudia Wilken released an order Monday setting a timeline …
Terry Francona has been officially introduced as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Surrounded by team officials, media members and well-wishers, the 65-year-old Francona says he feels healthy and …

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Valley business

Corso Italia opens Scottsdale location

Corso Italia is celebrating its new Scottsdale with a grand opening Oct. 7.

Corso Italia’s newest location, 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. in Scottsdale, is celebrating it’s grand opening from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Guests will enjoy complimentary culinary …

Youngtown bookstore keeps adding and adding

Richard Lang has owned and operated R Bookmark for 11 years.

If you want the real scoop as to why R Bookmark, an otherwise off-the-beaten path used bookstore in Youngtown, has almost 300,000 books under its roof, go right to the shop’s owner, Richard Lang.

East Valley airports, Sky Harbor: Big upgrades, big plans

Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves presents at an Oct. 2 Chandler of Chamber of Commerce event on some airport projects in the area. He said one element of expansion that’s part of the airport’s strategic business plan is to extend its main runway to longer than 5,000 feet — which seems to be a common minimum length for safe use for many aircraft.

Getting its main runway to a length beyond 5,000 feet is one of the many goals for the Chandler Municipal Airport in the years ahead, according to one presenter at an Oct. 2 event. The extension …

VAI Resort in Glendale adds new feature to complex

While VAI Resort continues to work toward its expected opening in late 2025, the $1 billion hotel announced a new feature.

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Neighbors

Mint Cannabis teams with Vitalant for blood drives throughout October

Mint Cannabis is teaming up with Vitalant for a series of blood drives at Valley.

Mint Cannabis is teaming up with Vitalant to hold a series of community blood drives at its six Valley dispensaries this October.    After making a blood donation at a Mint …

McDowell Sonoran Preserve turns 30

On Oct. 3, 1994, Scottsdale City Council, led by then mayor Herb Drinkwater, signed resolution 4103, creating the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is 30 years old today. On Oct. 3, 1994, then-mayor Herb Drinkwater and the rest of the city council, propped against a scenic view of the …

Walk ALS fundraiser set for Nov. 2

ALS Arizona is hosting it’s annual Walk ALS fundraiser Nov 2.

ALS Arizona's annual Walk ALS fundraiser is set for Nov. 2 at the Salt River Fields, 7555 N Pima Road, in Scottsdale. Check in begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. There is no cost to join. …

These West Valley farmers markets return in October for fall

Shawn White points out that male honeybees lack stingers. Only females can sting.

There’s really only one rule when peeking inside some of the 450 hives at Sun Tan Honey Farm. And you’ll hear the rule when you do “it,” even as a reflex.

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Things to do

Phoenix Symphony series will introduce kids to classical music

The Phoenix Symphony Family Series starts Wednesday, Oct. 12.

A musical experience for children and families is on its way to the Phoenix Symphony.

Hopebridge to partner with Goldfish Swim School for inclusive swimming event

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers and Goldfish Swim School are offering a swim day for children on the autism spectrum Oct. 5.

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers is partnering with Goldfish Swim School on Saturday, Oct. 5, by hosting a sensory-friendly swim event for local children with autism. Kids with sensory sensitivities …

Peoria theater opens ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ stage production

Corey McKinney stars as Elvis, Brody Wurr as Johnny Cash, Kevin Egan as Jerry Lee Lewis, and Julian James as Carl Perkins in “Million Dollar Quartet” in Peoria.

Travel back in time and witness the greatest jam session ever when rock and roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins made history.

Savannah Bananas planning 2 Valley tour stops in February

Savannah Bananas' dancing first base coach Maceo Harrisoin performs a backflip in the coach's box during the team's game against the Wilmington Sharks on June 11, 2022, in Savannah.

Banana Ball is coming to two Valley cities next year.

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Obituaries & Memorials

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. …

James Edward Jennings

Lovingly known as Jim, 92 years old, peacefully passed on September 3rd. Jim was born on March 21, 1932 in Dover, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Patricia (Lorenz) …

Marlene Louise Wood

Marlene was born January 26, 1939. She went through the Napa School system and graduated high school in 1959. Marlene met Ray Wood and they were married on February 4, 1962 and started a family with …

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Nation

As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?

The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy backwater. It’s now among the fastest-growing metropolises in the United …

Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says

A new study suggests that humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy. Advances in medical technology and genetic research are not not translating into marked jumps in lifespan overall. …

Trump says migrants who have committed murder have introduced 'a lot of bad genes in our country'

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday suggested that migrants who are in the U.S. and have committed murder did so because “it’s in their genes.” There are, he added, “a lot …

National grantmakers bet this rural education program can scale

In 2010, Dreama Gentry met Geoffrey Canada, founder of Harlem Children’s Zone, a much-lauded nonprofit that supports youth from birth through college in a roughly 100-block area of central Harlem. …

Judge rules the FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, tosses out few state claims

A federal judge said the Federal Trade Commission can proceed with its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. But, he also gave the company a small victory by tossing out a few claims made by …

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World

In Mexico, the mayor of a state capital has been killed less than 1 week after he took office

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The mayor of a state capital in southern Mexico has been killed just one week after he took office, officials said Sunday. Alejandro Arcos was sworn in last Monday as mayor …

Tunisia's President Saied wins landslide reelection after cracking down on opponents

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s President Kais Saied won a landslide reelection victory in results announced Monday after a campaign season that saw his opponents jailed alongside journalists, …

Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s deputy president, facing an impeachment motion in which he's accused of supporting anti-government protests in June and of being involved in corruption and other …

Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in Belarus

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian-American has had his prison term extended to a total of 13 1/2 years in the latest move in a relentless crackdown on dissent by Belarus' repressive government, …

Thousands survived a brutal gang attack in Haiti that killed 70. Now they face an uncertain future

PONT-SONDÉ, Haiti (AP) — Under the cover of night, dozens of gang members crept toward the small town of Pont-Sondé in central Haiti armed with knives and assault rifles as families slept. …

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