LOCAL GOVERNMENT
In addition to many other actions, the Chandler City Council will be tasked with some tough decisions this week on utilities, vehicle purchases, a major parks contract and one for the rebuild of a …
Election 2026
PHOENIX – At Turning Point USA’s “America: Love It or Leave It” tour stop at Grand Canyon University, CEO Erika Kirk called out one particular group: those who don’t plan to vote in the …
Mel Martin Mile
The city of Phoenix is dedicating a ceremonial street sign to the founder and owner of the Martin Auto Museum.
Mel Martin is the founder of the Martin Auto Museum at the northwest corner of 43rd …
NEIGHBORS
In an effort to create a stronger sense of community, the Daily Independent is asking residents to share a little about themselves with some standard questions. Here are Barney Gonzales’ answers.
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SUNLAND AVENUE
A man armed with a gun and knife died at a hospital Saturday after he was shot by Phoenix officers at an apartment complex on Sunland Avenue.
Police received a call about 12:45 p.m. Oct. 10 that …
HIGH COST
PHOENIX - High prices, delivery delays and alleged monopolistic market control by fire truck manufacturers have Arizona cities and fire districts seeing red.
Seven Arizona cities have signed a …
FIRST-RESPONDER SAFETY
During her nearly six years on Chandler City Council, Councilmember Christine Ellis has often praised the efforts to get more cancer and other health screening done on as many first-responders as …
Tourism
WASHINGTON – A House bill to speed repairs at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim after the huge Dragon Bravo Fire in July 2025 is inching forward. But businesses dependent on tourism are getting …
ENTERTAINMENT
The Nash will celebrate its 14th anniversary with three days of jazz Nov. 6-8 at its downtown Phoenix club, bringing together nationally recognized musicians and local performers for concerts and a closing-night jam session.
Homelessness
The city of Phoenix is planning to spend $5.9 million toward programs to lift people out of homelessness.
On Wednesday, Phoenix City Council voted 8-0 for the city to apply for a $500,000 grant …
Sports
PHOENIX – Thirty years ago, the idea of staging hockey – a game played on ice – in the desert sounded ridiculous.
The Winnipeg Jets had just completed their final season in Manitoba …
INVESTIGATIONS
Two people were injured early Saturday morning after being shot during an altercation with an off-duty Mesa officer and security guard outside the Versalles Reception Hall, police said.
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Scam alert
She wanted a Chihuahua puppy and thought she found it online.
The woman paid half of the $425 price, and would pay the other half when she received the dog.
It seemed fair. Then she got the …
REAL ESTATE
Greater Phoenix’s single-family housing market held onto year-to-date sales gains through September, but the month brought a sharper slowdown in new contract activity, according to data from the …
HSI
A 30-year-old man was arrested this week and charged with “harboring illegal aliens” in Phoenix, federal officials said Friday.
On Oct. 7, 2026, agents with Homeland Security Investigations …
Despite both a rise in costs and fears around immigration crackdowns, some Latinos are committing to championing other Latino entrepreneurs by offering access to a storefront. But beyond just shelf …
FIRST RESPONDERS
The Scottsdale Police Department is inviting community members to provide comments and feedback as they enter the Year 3 re-accreditation review with the Commission on Accreditation for Law …
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 …
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