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Arizona utilities aim to support communities as they phase out coal

Arizona utilities are using a grant program to give $125,000 in economic development grants to help three Northern Arizona communities as the companies move away from coal-fired power plants. …
Immigration

Afghanistan refugees find work in Phoenix, U.S.

PHOENIX– Just over three years ago, the Afghan government collapsed as the Taliban seized control of the war-ravaged country. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans fled their country with over …
ARIZONA LOTTERY

Powerball ticket sold in Fountain Hills worth $50K

A Powerball ticket is worth $50,000 to the person who bought it at a  Fountain Hills grocery store, Arizona Lottery officials said Thursday. The winner in Wednesday's drawing was purchased …
AIRPORT

Traveler appreciation days return to Sky Harbor Nov. 19

PHOENIX – Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is starting the holiday season early with the November return of the 12 Days of Gratitude, a program designed to show appreciation to travelers and …

Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can

WASHINGTON (AP) — Demand Justice, a progressive organization focused on the judiciary, is set to bombard Capitol Hill with a message for the closing weeks of the 118th Congress: Do “whatever it …

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani has won reelection to a U.S. House seat in southeastern Arizona. With his win, Republicans have enough seats to control the U.S. House. Ciscomani defeated Democrat …
AROUND TOWN

Tyson-Paul? Meh. Old school boxing alive and well in Phoenix

Boxing’s brightest lights will be in Texas Friday night. A little quieter on the boxing scene is a gym in the Grand Avenue Arts District near downtown Phoenix.
Transportation

Hobbs asks Arizona Commerce Authority to look into flying cars

PHOENIX — For those of you who think traffic is bad and many Arizonans don’t know how to drive, here’s a thought to consider: Flying cars. Gov. Katie Hobbs is taking steps to …
Immigration

Enforcing major part of Arizona border proposition not needed with Trump win, Senate president says

PHOENIX — The election of President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress means Arizona won’t be needing to enforce the major provision of the just-approved Proposition 314 according to …
Health Care

New emergency room opens in El Mirage

A new emergency room facility has opened in El Mirage. Instinctive Healthcare Solutions, which has facilities primarily in Fountain Hills, opened the new El Mirage Emergency Room on Nov. 11 at …

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Satya Marar

Marar: FTC’s lawsuit against PBMs over insulin prices misses the mark

The Federal Trade Commission in October brought its  long-anticipated  lawsuit against the nation’s three biggest Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers — Caremark Rx, Express Scripts …
Llewellyn King

King: Coming electricity crisis will test Trump and Musk

I would like to lay before you two powerful myths that are very present in the U.S. in this post-election hiatus. The first is that businesspeople, because they have had a record of making …
David Williams

Williams: Taxpayers deserve better than wasteful defense contracts

As taxpayers are painfully aware, government contracts can easily go awry. Federal taxpayers paid Boeing an astounding $3.9 billion to build two Air Force One aircraft; costs have ballooned with …

Shaw: Reader responds to Patterson’s Social Security op-ed

After reading the 11/13/24 op-ed by Tom Patterson on the looming insolvency of Social Security, I was surprised at what was missing. Mr. Patterson dismissed raising the 2025 $176,100 cap on …
Dale Crogan

Crogan: Breaking the stigma — why male veterans and first responders should prioritize mental health

Suicide rates among veterans have increased by nearly 12% in the last four years — that’s an average of 17 veterans taking their lives each day. In addition, a study conducted by the …
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Entertainment
Glendale Glitters celebrated its 30th anniversary a few years ago.

Glendale Glitters starts with Thanksgiving weekend kickoff

The city of Glendale will spread holiday cheer, beginning with the kick off of Glendale Glitters, including a tree lighting and other festive events Nov. 29-30 downtown. The city’s kickoff …
FILE - Filmmaker Richard Curtis appears at the premiere for "Yesterday" in London on June 18, 2019. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

Richard Curtis may be widely known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually.” But writing and directing some of …
Singer-songwriter Katie Gavin poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Q&A: Muna’s Katie Gavin on comfort music, creative freedom and her debut solo record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katie Gavin is self-proclaimed “gay famous.” The pop band Muna first broke through with “Silk Chiffon,” an anthem to queer joy. Though Gavin, the frontwoman of Muna, …
This image released by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra shows guest conductor Alexander Shelley performing the "New World Symphony" concert in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Nov. 30, 2023. Shelley will become music director of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra for the 2026-27 season, following the 3 1/2-decade tenure of Carl St. Clair. (Doug Gifford/Pacific Symphony Orchestra via AP)

Alexander Shelley to become Pacific Symphony Orchestra music director for 2026-27 season

Alexander Shelley will become music director of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra for the 2026-27 season following the 35-year tenure of Carl St. Clair. The 45-year-old will be just the third music …
This cover image released by Owepar Records shows “Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables” by Dolly Parton. (Owepar Records via AP)

Dolly Parton sings her family's story on 'Smoky Mountain DNA.' She says it is her 'favorite album'

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton's musical story starts further back than most might expect — to the British Isles of the 1600s. That's where her ancestors hail from, eventually landing in the …
Arizona & National Sports Coverage
Local sports

Arizona State visits No. 20 K-State with both teams still in the fight for the Big 12 title game

Arizona State and Kansas State meet Saturday night with both trying to remain in the hunt for the Big 12 title game. They are among four Big 12 teams that are 4-2 in conference play, and all but West …

A potential Big 12 elimination game when No. 20 K-State and ASU meet for 1st time since 2002

The first meeting since the 2002 Holiday Bowl between Big 12 newcomer Arizona State and Kansas State could very well become an elimination game for a spot in the conference championship game. They go …

Arizona State heads to No. 20 Kansas State for matchup of Big 12 teams still in title contention

Arizona State visits No. 20 Kansas State for the first time as Big 12 rivals with both of them still in contention to play in the conference title game. They are both 7-2 overall and 4-2 in league …
National sports
Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract. Wilson can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $150,000 each for …
The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a 9-0 start in traveling to play the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Chiefs could match a team record for best start to a season, while the Bills …
UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond has had his contract renewed through 2029. The university announced the extension on Thursday and noted it was finalized this past spring. Jarmond was hired in …
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Valley business

Chandler: Airport should be bigger economic player

Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves presents to a recent Chandler Chamber of Commerce luncheon about upcoming or recent projects. The airport staff and others have drafted a strategic business plan for the airport and are completing an impact study to help the city gain more airport business.

After listing statistics that show how busy Chandler Municipal Airport is — and how different business could be if a few planned upgrades are completed soon — the airport’s manager, …

Tempe commission to consider 20-story mixed-use development

Tempe Development Commission will consider Nova Tempe, a new mixed-use development, at its Nov. 12 meeting.

Tempe Development Review Commission is considering a zoning map amendment and planned development overlay for a new development, located at 835 S Rural Road, at its Nov. 12 meeting, which consists of over 900 dwelling units and space for commercial uses.

Santa coming to Christown in Phoenix for photos

Santa is coming to Christown Spectrum as the holidays approach.

Tourism is $3.5 billion market in Scottsdale/Paradise Valley

Experience Scottsdale held it’s annual meeting Nov. 1.

Tourism remains big business for Scottsdale and Paradise Valley and business is going strong, according to Experience Scottsdale’s Chair Kate Birchler. In 2023, 11.2 million visitors came …

Neighbors

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Anne Montgomery

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will welcome Anne Montgomery at their Nov. 30 meeting.

Anne Montgomery will be the speaker at the November 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Montgomery, the author of six published novels, will discuss how she lost her job in …

Rainbow Ryders will remember founder in Glendale celebration

Scott Appleman recently died. Rainbow Ryders will lead a celebration of life in his memory Nov. 22 at its Glendale headquarters.

The family and friends of Scott Appelman, the local founder of Rainbow Ryders, invite the public to join them in celebrating his life - one that shaped the future of hot air ballooning. From 3 …

Veteran processes survivor guilt through helping others

James DeVary did tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The podcast  Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders  from the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, event and meeting venue Modern Moments and the Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net …

3 winners emerge at West Valley Country Music Association songwriting contest

From left, Odie Piker, Brent Rasmussen and Alan Nordquist swept the top three spots at the West Valley Country Music Association’s 6th Annual Songwriters’ Contest.

Three winners emerged at the recent West Valley Country Music Association’s 6th Annual Songwriting Contest.

Things to do

Sting to bring power trio to downtown Phoenix

The Sting 3.0 World Tour will arrive in Arizona Financial Theatre on Friday, Jan. 24 Sting (vocals, bass), Dominic Miller (guitar), and Chris Maas (drums).

Seventeen-time Grammy winner Sting will bring his trio to Phoenix as part of his upcoming Sting 3.0 World Tour.

Metal combo Machine Head to bring big lineup to Phoenix

Machine Head will perform in downtown Phoenix in the spring on April 7.

Bay Area metal band Machine Head will bring its North American tour, alongside Swedish metal icons In Flames, to Phoenix this spring.

High-end entertainment venue planned for P83 in Peoria

Tavern Park is coming to Peoria's P83 Entertainment District next summer.

The West Valley will welcome its newest high-end entertainment destination, Tavern Park, a 13,000 square-foot sports bar and entertainment venue.

Phoenix gallery pays tribute to animal artwork this month

“The Reckless Chatter of a Greater Fool,” by Beth Shook, is part of “Wild Kingdoms.”

A study of animals is the latest exhibit on display at a downtown Phoenix art gallery.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Verena Margaret Middleton

Vreny Middleton, 82, of Fountain Hills, went to be with our Lord on October 20, 2024. Vreny was a remarkable woman, a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She is now …

Dorothy A. Neumeyer 05/23/1932-11/11/2024

Dorothy Neumeyer, a former resident, passed away on Veteran's Day. She was surrounded by her loving family in Washington state.

Lucille V. Miller

Lucille Vera Miller, 97, died November 2 in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born October 22, 1927, in Hazleton, Iowa, daughter of Gerturde and Gordon Birchard. Lucille graduated from Hazleton High …

Dena F. (Schnabel) Stoller

Dena passed away in the early hours of Saturday, October 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home in Sun City, AZ. She was born November 3rd 1932 in Logan Co. North Dakota and was nearly 92 years old at …

Dennis Yellowhorse Jones

Are Legends Born or Made? In the case of our beloved friend Dennis Yellowhorse Jones, both. As with most dynamic people who become a fabric of our being and are larger than life such as was always …
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Nation

Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown …

Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s largest meat processors, has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at a plant in Minnesota, officials …

What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from Republicans, who are otherwise inclined to …

Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia's Fulton County violate detainee rights

ATLANTA (AP) — Jail officials in Georgia's most populous county are violating the constitutional rights of people in their custody by failing to protect them from violence, using excessive force …

Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical …
World

Former AP German-language service head Ulrich Renz, who covered Nazi trials, dies at 90

BERLIN (AP) — Ulrich Renz, a former head of The Associated Press German-language service who also covered the trials of leaders of the Auschwitz death camp in World War II, has died at the age of …

Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home

A delegation of former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives have met with Pope Francis. They expressed hope that the incoming and outgoing U.S. administrations would work together bring …

Masses flee homes in Haiti as gangs ratchet up violence amid political turmoil

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Masses of residents fled a running battle Thursday between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn't already been fully …

Tropical Storm Sara threatens to bring flash floods and mudslides to Central America

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Sara formed Thursday in the Caribbean Sea and was expected to cause life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across portions of Central America, including Honduras, …

A France-trained and armed force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at critical juncture in war

A FRENCH MILITARY BASE, France (AP) — A French military task force with a festive name — “Champagne” — is wrapping up a mission that's no party: Training a whole new brigade of several …