Bones kept by former eugenics institute buried in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of bone fragments, which may include the remains of victims of Nazi crimes, were buried Thursday after they were found on a Berlin university campus where an institute for …

Ukraine president visits front-line areas as new phase nears

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president on Thursday made his third visit in two days to areas that have felt the brunt of Russia’s war, with a trip to the southern Kherson region that was …

No red carpet: French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip

PARIS (AP) — Unrest in France is tarnishing the sheen of King Charles III's first overseas trip as monarch, with striking workers refusing to provide red carpets amid pension reform protests and …
Valley & State

Court: Arizona governor not required to carry out execution

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that state law doesn’t require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out execution of a prisoner who is scheduled to be put to death on April 6 for his conviction in a 2002 …

Arizona court declines most of Lake's appeal over gov's race

The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race, but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court. …

Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly 'put others first'

Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly has died after a lengthy illness. Family spokesman Deswood Tome says Shelly died Wednesday morning at a medical center in Gallup, New Mexico. Shelly was the …
Transportation

Goodyear to widen 2-lane road near Cotton and Yuma

The Goodyear City council approved funds to temporarily build additional lanes near Cotton Lane and Yuma Road. The project entitled “42053” is expected to cost approximately $3 …
HOUSING

Glendale Container Village project gets new funding

Glendale will be among 10 new attainable housing projects.
Cancer screening

Cancer test provides affordable early detection

Beacon Biomedical announced the commercial release of the BeScreened Colorectal Cancer test. BeScreened improves access and affordability to CRC screening as a blood-draw instead of a fecal collection.

Rising floodwaters lead to more evacuation orders in Arizona

More evacuation orders have been issued for some residents in northern Arizona due to flooding from rainfall and snowmelt. Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials say rising floodwaters Wednesday were …
CRIME

FBI investigates rehab scams targeting Indigenous community

PHOENIX – The FBI is investigating scams by fake rehab groups that target the Indigenous community, offering substance-abuse recovery or mental-health services at pop-up facilities to rake in government money, FBI officials say.

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Opinions: Highlighting Valley Voices & Encouraging Civility
Hospice of the Valley volunteer Mark Robles (left) has been a steady presence and source of joy in patient Jacobo Dieppa’s life. (Hospice of the Valley)

Flood: For volunteers and hospice patients, Spanish is their love language

Jacobo Dieppa’s fondest memory is spending time with family and friends in the Cuban household in Miami where he grew up.
Larry F. Waldman

Waldman: Helpful tips on managing anxiety

Anxiety is the second most common form of mental health disorder, next to depression. In many cases, though, depressed individuals also struggle with anxiety and many anxious people frequently …

Peterson: Reader believes RCSC board sold out to Sun City pickleball lobby

It appears that our board of directors has sold out to the pickleball lobby.

Holt: HB 2404 misunderstands the franchise business model

Franchising is often misunderstood. While generally thought of as only quick service restaurants, the franchise model boasts businesses from birdfeed to scrap metal stores and home healthcare to …
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Spurgeon: Strategic partnerships help CTE students explore post-secondary education

Since I began my role as Superintendent of Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) in July 2022, I have realized many people in the business and education fields know of West-MEC but may not know the full scope of what career and technical education (CTE) offers, especially its post-secondary education partnerships.
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West Valley

Ground Floor Artists will feature an exhibition of work by two fiber artists, friends and competitors, using a similar “box of tools’’ with distinctly different results.

Those looking to view some of the most historic homes in Litchfield Park can sign up for The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum’s Fourth-Annual Home Tour 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, …
Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating Joanne Goldinger, a 54-year-old female.
Results from the 2023 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts are in, and Huntington University once again made a strong showing.
Sun City firefighters were just starting the process of establishing a peer support team when they suddenly needed one themselves.
Phoenix

Small, food-related businesses in Phoenix may be eligible to share in $800,000 provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. Applications are open for the Food Systems Transformation Grant, which …

Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona hosted its annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Goodwill, presented by Red Mountain Group on Saturday, March 18, at Chateau Luxe. Featuring opening …
Salt River Project has increased water releases from its two Verde River reservoirs adding to the flow that already has closed several Valley roads. A series of warm, late winter storms …
The Phoenix Airport Museum will host its first Night at the Museum event on Friday, presenting art inspired by science. The opening will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 24, on the level 3 gallery at …
Two Phoenix men have been sentenced in a murder case that took place in 2012, where a body was found decomposed in the southwest Valley desert.
East Valley

Tempe will be turning out the lights at City Hall for one hour on Saturday to commemorate Earth Hour. The lights will be off 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, as the city joins a global …

Collette V. Smith, the first Black female coach in the National Football League, shares her journey, life lessons and challenges faced as a woman on and off the field to be a role model for girls and …
Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board Vice President Carine Werner’s presence on the district’s supplemental material’s committee is creating a conflict of interest, …
For the first time, the Chandler Unified School District Indigenous Education Program hosted an Indigenous Fashion Show at the Chandler Center for the Arts on March 9. Twelve student models …
Tempe residents are invited to grab some refreshments and give some opinions Saturday at Kiwanis Park. The city is asking for ideas for improvements on the north side of the park from Baseline …
Arizona & National Sports Coverage
Local sports

Texas wins 4th straight 800 free relay at NCAA championships

Texas won its fourth consecutive 800-yard freestyle relay on Wednesday night at the NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships. Luke Hobson (1:29.63), Coby Carrozza (1:30.50), Peter Larson …

All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final

Team USA fielded a World Baseball Classic roster brimming with All-Star names from Trea Turner to Mookie Betts to Mike Trout. Despite its plethora of talented hitters, Team USA didn't bring the same …

Arizona State extends Hurley through 2025-26 season

Arizona State has agreed to a contract extension with men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley that runs through the 2025-26 season. The deal is subject to approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. …
National sports

UEFA to investigate Barcelona for its referee payments

Barcelona is facing a new legal threat from UEFA because of its payments of millions of dollars to a company linked to a Spanish refereeing official. It could include a Champions League ban. The …

Ethics agency to better protect gymnasts for LA Olympics

The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation was created in 2019 to help protect athletes after the American sexual abuse scandal and it has now published its strategy to set new safeguarding standards with a …

Women hope Sweet 16 next step to own March Madness TV deal

Women’s college basketball believes it has the makings for a hit reality TV show. Those engaged in the sport hope to give network execs another glimpse this weekend of why they need to ante up …

McDavid scores twice, including 60th in OT to lead Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his 60th goal of the season with his second of the game 1:31 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on …

McDavid scores 60th, leads Oilers past Coyotes 4-3 in OT

Connor McDavid scored his 60th goal of the season with his second of the game 1:31 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. McDavid has 60 goals in 72 …
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Coinbase’s stock is tumbling at the opening bell after the cryptocurrency trading platform received a warning from the Securities and Exchange Commission that it could possibly face securities …

BERLIN (AP) — German unions are calling on thousands of workers across the country's transport system to stage a one-day strike on Monday that is expected to bring widespread disruption to planes, …
With spring now underway, California's 39 million residents are hopeful for sunnier days ahead. But this week’s atmospheric river had other plans. It's the 12th such storm here since late December. …
MOSCOW (AP) — A top Russian security official warned Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war and blasted a German minister for threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with arrest, …
The labor market continues to defy Federal Reserve attempts to cool hiring, with U.S. applications for unemployment benefits down again last week and remaining at historically low levels. Jobless …
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Valley business

Fast-growing pool cleaning company includes Chandler franchise

Pool Scouts President Michael Wagner said franchisees Preston and Heather Gilbert have grown the Chandler franchise from zero accounts when they started in 2021 to more than 200 today. (Courtesy of …

Hummus Republic opens in the Promenade Scottsdale

Hummus Republic, a modern Mediterranean eatery, has officially opened at the Promenade Scottsdale, 16243 N. Scottsdale Rd,. near UPS and Renaldi's Deli. Hours are  11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. …

Glendale Foodie Watch: JoJo’s Pizza and Family Restaurant

JoJo’s Pizza and Family Restaurant has brought northwest Glendale Italian cuisine since being established in 1999.

Valley Homewatch earns accreditation

Valley Homewatch & Residential Services  has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the second year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish …

Neighbors

Free prom clothes in Glendale for students in need

With prom season around the corner, The Prom Closet is opening soon to help students celebrate.

Free dental care for veterans coming to Glendale

Military veterans unable to afford dental care will have the opportunity for free treatment in Glendale.

‘Little Free Library’ for kids dedicated in Glendale

Groups came together to dedicate a Little Free Library as well as dozens of books – including several age-appropriate titles on oral health – at the Glendale Homes property at 5237 W. Ocotillo Drive, a Glendale rental housing community.

Glendale nonprofit EyeCare4Kids expands mission

EyeCare4Kids Arizona is expanding to assist more children in the Valley.

Things to do

Surprise Pops Band plays annual Shadow Ridge show

The Surprise Pops Band will perform its spring concert, starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Shadow Ridge High School.

Southwest Shakespeare brings ‘The Alchemist' to Taliesin West

Southwest Shakespeare is bringing the hilarious comedy “The Alchemist” to Taliesin West April 13 - 16. Set in London during the plague of the 1600s, “The Alchemist” is an …

Inflatable, on-water obstacle course reopens at Scorpion Bay

Paqua Park at Scorpion Bay Marina reopens March 25 for the 2023 season. The 5,000 square-foot inflatable, on-water obstacle course at Lake Pleasant in Peoria, provides hours of fun for ages seven …

Easter Bunny photo-ops coming to Glendale

Celebrate a week with the Easter Bunny at Westgate.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Baile

Miss Sandra Lee "Sandy" Baile, age 83 went home to be her Lord and Savior at 9:49am on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Sun City, Arizona. Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky on January 19, 1940. She …

Bettylee Mayberry Andrews

Bettylee Mayberry Andrews, of Sun City, joined her husband David, parents William Lloyd and Vera Belle Mayberry, sons Brian and Timmy, and sister Beverly Miller with the Lord on December 13, 2022. …

Miss Sandra Lee “Sandy” Baile

Miss Sandra, age 83, went home to be her Lord and Savior at 9:49 A.M. on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Sun City, Arizona. Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky on January 19, 1940. She was the daughter of the …

Terry & Mike Guzek

Terry Guzek moved into heaven on March 13, 2023 where her husband (Ranger) Mike has been waiting for her since June 30, 2022. They had grown up together near Pittsburgh, PA. Terry was a well known …

Ruthie M. Motes

Ruthie M. Motes, 80, passed away March 14, 2023 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was born July 13, 1942 in Oklahoma to Robert and Lola Ritchardson. Ruthie married Harold Motes December 4, 1961. Harold …
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Nation

Ford says EV unit losing billions, should be seen as startup

Ford’s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology. The …

Credit Suisse deal halted crisis, Swiss central bank says

GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss central bank hiked its key interest rate Thursday and insisted that a government-orchestrated takeover of troubled Credit Suisse by rival bank UBS ended the financial …

Pro-labor? Biden aims to prove it with unionized 2024 staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden likes to say he's the most pro-union president in U.S. history. When he announces his expected reelection campaign in the coming weeks, he'll get the chance to prove it …

UK central bank may hike rates after big jump in food prices

LONDON (AP) — Something unexpected may force the Bank of England to approve an 11th consecutive interest rate increase Thursday: a shortage of fresh vegetables. The scramble for peppers, …

Muddy clothes? 'Cop City' activists question police evidence

ATLANTA (AP) — When police stormed an Atlanta-area music festival two days after a rainstorm, they were looking for suspects wearing muddy clothing. Authorities moved in on the South River …
World

Artwork removed after honoring jailed Hong Kong protesters

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong department store took down a digital artwork that contained hidden references to jailed dissidents, in an incident the artist says is evidence of erosion of free speech …

Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent leader of Uganda's LGBTQ community said Thursday he was worried about becoming "homeless,” describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for …

Prince William honors Poles who fell in past wars in Warsaw

Prince William has placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, paying his respects to the Poles who lost their lives in past wars. He made the gesture Thursday during a visit to …

Rahul Gandhi gets 2 years for defamation of Indian PM Modi

NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian court found opposition leader Rahul Gandhi guilty of defamation Thursday over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surname and sentenced him to two years in …

Palestinian killed in Israeli military raid in West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian militant during a raid in the northern West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, the latest escalation of violence in …
Entertainment
Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony

The daughters of a man suing Gwyneth Paltrow are expected to appear on Thursday as a trial about the pair’s 2016 ski collision continues. Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson's two daughters will …
FILE - Justin Roiland poses for a portrait to promote the television series "Rick and Morty" on day two of Comic-Con International, July 21, 2017, in San Diego. California prosecutors on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, dropped domestic violence charges against Roiland. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

'Rick and Morty' creator has domestic abuse charges dropped

California prosecutors have dropped domestic violence charges against Justin Roiland, who created the animated series “Rick and Morty” and provided the voices of the show’s two title …
FILE - Rapper Daniel Hernandez, known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, performs during the Philipp Plein Women's 2019 Spring-Summer Collection, unveiled during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, Sept. 21, 2018. Palm Beach County, Fla., Sheriff's investigators said an altercation occurred Tuesday night, March 21, 2023, between Hernandez and several people. Hernandez's injuries were not considered life-threatening. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in assault at Florida gym

Authorities say rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was assaulted by several people at a gym in Florida. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to an LA Fitness in Lake Worth on Tuesday …
The Black Hole will make a perform at the Water Tower Plaza in Gilbert on March 23.

The Black Hole plays Gilbert Water Tower Plaza at March 23 event

The Black Hole will be the performer at Gilbert's March 23 Concert in the Park. The free event runs from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Water Tower Plaza, 45 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. The Black Hole is …
Maren Morris, left, and Alexia Noelle perform at "Love Rising," a benefit concert for the Tennessee Equality Project, Inclusion Tennessee, OUTMemphis and The Tennessee Pride Chamber, on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Ed Rode/Invision/AP)

Musicians fight threat of Tennessee anti-LGBTQ, drag bills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation this month targeting drag performances and transgender youth, many musicians living and working in the state felt their …