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Scratchers ticket worth $250K sold in Apache Junction

A Scratchers ticket worth $250,000 was sold last week in Apache Junction, Arizona Lottery officials announced Monday. The Perfect Gift ticket was purchased at the Pyramid Smoke Shop & Mini …
Desert Canyon Middle School theater students performed “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” last year.

Desert Canyon students take theater to the next level

Desert Canyon Middle School used to have a full and thriving theater program for years, but it started to wither when its beloved theater teacher Kelly O’Rourke passed. A few people tried to …
Dr. Cal Matsumoto, a MedStar Georgetown University Hospital transplant surgeon, gestures to a chart on the digestive system on March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Shelby Lum)

How the US organ transplant system works and what to ask to improve your chances

There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants. With about 100,000 people on the U.S. transplant list, more organs are needed even as many others go unused …
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Ancient Chinese musical treasures coming to Phoenix museum

More than 70 musical instruments and other objects excavated from archaeological sites in China will be featured in a new exhibition opening Nov. 6 at Musical Instrument Museum.
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Fiesta Sports Foundation Names Banks Shepherd as Vice President, Partnerships

As Fiesta Sports Foundation launches a new premium, enterprise tier of corporate partnerships and elevates its position as a year-round live events and community impact organization, it has added …
“Way of the Wild, 1832” depicts a lone hunter standing tall and confident with his gaze directed into the distance.
ENTERTAINMENT

New monument to go on display in front of Western Spirit

A new, eight-foot tall monument called, “Way of the Wild, 1832,” by western artist John Coleman will be installed in front of the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in December. …
Rev. Medina Moore, voting rights organizer for the Arizona Faith Network (AFN), and Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton, AFN's executive director, lead a training for poll chaplains and peacekeepers, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, ahead of the upcoming general midterm election, at Temple Chai in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble)

Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day

Poll chaplains and lay peacekeepers have maintained a calm presence over the last few election cycles. This year, Faiths United in Saving Democracy is mobilizing hundreds to deploy to battleground …
Hundreds of protestors marched out from a west Chandler park and stood along Chandler Boulevard on Oct. 17 in the latest pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.
ELECTIONS 2026

Photos: Hundreds turn out in East Valley for latest ‘No Kings’ events

The political divide of the past 10 years has prompted some Chandler-area residents to switch parties — or at least to pull away from a party to which they once had more allegiance. That’s …
An artist's rendering of One Camelback tower once it is fully occupied.
Real Estate

Long-vacant One Camelback tower is now open

PHOENIX — For years, One Camelback has stood at the center of one of Phoenix’s busiest intersections, its glass facade and dramatic silhouette impossible to miss. But while the tower had all the …
Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs markets itself as a marijuana themed restaurant.
BUSINESS

Cheba Hut sandwich shop to open in south Scottsdale

Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs is opening a store at 2200 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 110 on Oct. 26. The location is the 13th Cheba Hut in the Valley area and the latest milestone for franchise …
A late two-tire gamble gave Tyler Reddick the win in the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. With three races remaining in the NASCAR Chase, seven drivers are separated by just 56 points at the top of the standings.
Sports

Phoenix Raceway goes into first year not being NASCAR finale

AVONDALE — For six consecutive years, NASCAR's championship road ended in the Arizona desert. On Sunday, Phoenix Raceway instead became another stop on the road to a title. The championship …
City Council’s entrance fee cut for the new roundhouse play facility at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park this summer resulted in the facility loosing almost $51,000.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale’s new roundhouse play facility at railroad park running in the red

The Scottsdale City Council cut the admission rate to the new McCormick Stillman Railroad Park roundhouse play facility in half and it bled red all summer long, according to a memo by Scottsdale City …
From left, Chris Kienlen and Nicole Spinato-Kienlen join Jaime and Anthony Spinato in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen in 2024. The family-owned Arizona restaurant is known for its longtime Valley roots and Chicago-style pizza.
Development

Goodyear’s dining scene finds its flavor

For years, Goodyear residents have asked for more dining options closer to home. Now, many of those requests are starting to show up in actual restaurant announcements.
Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs during BottleRock Napa Valley on May 22, 2026, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, California.
ENTERTAINMENT

Papa Roach bringing 'Rise of the Roach Tour' to Phoenix in 2027

Papa Roach will bring its “Rise of the Roach Tour” to Phoenix next summer as part of a 30-date U.S. tour.
Democrat Kris Mayes and Republican Warren Petersen debated in September  in the race for attorney general.
Election 2026

Millions of dollars pour into Arizona statewide races

PHOENIX — Money alone doesn’t decide political races. But it does play a role. And Kris Mayes is spending a lot of it to ensure she gets a second term as attorney general. New campaign …
FILE - A sign points in the direction of the Arizona State Prison in Florence, Ariz., March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Appeals court blocks start of takeover of healthcare operations in Arizona prisons

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court has put on hold a court-ordered takeover of healthcare operations in Arizona’s prisons that was scheduled to start Monday. The 9th Circuit Court of …
Members of the Fountain Hills community came together Saturday, Oct. 17, to take part in Make a Difference Day, lending hands to neighbors to tackle about 30 projects spread throughout the community.
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Fountain Hills residents team up to ‘Make a Difference’

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Strong Cybersecurity Shouldn’t Price Movers Out of Serving Military Families

From Luke Air Force Base to Fort Huachuca, hundreds of active-duty families move in and out of Arizona every year, and few things matter more to us than helping them settle in and put down roots …
A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Oct. 3, 2025.
Travel

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to add seven new routes

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is planning seven new airline routes, with some starting as soon as next month. Edmonton, Canada Porter Airlines Begins in November …
Destinie Hamby, 17, has been found.
Missing

Teen girl missing in East Valley located

A 17-year-old girl missing from Queen Creek since Oct. 11 has been found. The Queen Creek Police Department reports that Destinie Hamby has been located and is safe. Eight other teens remain …
Incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs at a July campaign stop.
SPENDING

New reports shed light on Hobbs’, Biggs’ campaign finances

PHOENIX - At least $34 million has been spent to get Katie Hobbs a second term as governor. That's what clearly can be identified from newly filed campaign finance reports. But the actual …
A 1975 Kenworth chassis with a Van Pelt fire body used by the San Simon Fire District on Oct. 14.
First Responders

Rural fire districts turn to FEMA grants to pay for rising equipment costs, reduced budgets

  October 15, 2026 PHOENIX – Last month the Federal Emergency Management Agency gave $720,000 to San Simon, an unincorporated area about 11 miles from the New Mexico border. It has a …
Proceeds from the Run the Runway event at the Scottsdale Airport benefit nonprofits Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and Opportunity 4 Kids.
ENTERTAINMENT

Run the Runway returns to Scottsdale Airport Oct. 25

Runners and families can race along Scottsdale Airport’s taxiways and ramp when Run the Runway returns Sunday, Oct. 25. Presented by Volanti and PHX Run Club, the event features a 5K open to …
GREENFIELD ROAD

East Valley shooting victim drives himself to hospital, police find ‘involved parties’

A man drove himself to a hospital Sunday afternoon after he was shot near Greenfield Road and US 60, police said. Officers responded to the area about 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 after receiving a report …
Denny Hamlin (11) leads Tyler Reddick on the 30th lap during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Sports

Reddick wins in Phoenix as NASCAR Cup Series championship tightens after miserable day for Larson

Tyler Reddick earned his sixth win of the NASCAR season at Phoenix Raceway, boosting his position in the Cup Series championship standings. On Sunday, Reddick's No. 45 Toyota overtook Chase Briscoe …
Arizona Water

Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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2026 Preps football preview: Ironwood

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Ironwood coach Tony Stillings did not have to say much to his current seniors in January, when they gathered for the first time after a 1-9 season in 2025. No one wanted another fall like that. …

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Still no decision by East Valley council on airport runway proposal

Chandler Municipal Airport Director Ryan Reeves speaks to the Chandler City Council during its Oct. 12 study session. Council, after asking questions of Reeves and other city officials, asked those officials to collect more information before making a decision about a proposal to extend the airport’s runway length.

A work session, a lengthy discussion and a regular meeting haven’t been enough to help the Chandler City Council decide on how it wants to handle its airport runway situation. With airport …

Boeing plans industrial warehouse in Mesa

The warehouse will be to the east of a new fabrication building the Mesa Design Review Board reviewed a couple months ago.

A 35,000-square-foot industrial warehouse is to be constructed at Boeing north of the northeast corner of North Greenfield Road and East McDowell Road in Mesa. The Mesa Design Review Board …

Neighbors

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raises over $100K

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised over $100,000 Sept. 27 for programs like the EVIT Foundation, Scottsdale Community Partners/Human Services, the Scottsdale Food Bank, Jobs for America, the City of Scottsdale youth development program, Scottsdale senior centers, the Together Pink Network, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and the Vista del Camino Community Center.

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised more than $100,000, a new record for its annual Behind the Flames fundraiser, as supporters gathered at Mastro’s City Hall Sunday, Sept. 27, to recognize …

Ascension Lutheran Church gives $1.25M in grants

Ascension Lutheran Church is giving $1.25 million in grants before merging with North Scottsdale United Methodist Church to form Peace in the Desert Church.

Ascension Lutheran Church, a Scottsdale-area Lutheran congregation founded in 1952, is giving $1.25 million to 11 Valley nonprofits, the largest single act of community giving in the congregation’s …

Things to do

‘Romeo & Juliet’ opens Ballet Arizona season in Phoenix

Ballet Arizona will open its 40th anniversary season with “Romeo & Juliet” Oct. 22-25 at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.

Arizona Theatre Company names new resident artist

Arizona Theatre Company has named Tucson-based stage manager Mollie Heil its Resident Artist for the 2026-27 season.

Arizona Theatre Company has named Tucson-based stage manager Mollie Heil its Resident Artist for the 2026-27 season, continuing a program designed to provide Arizona theater professionals with sustained paid employment.

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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Marie E. Conrad

Marie E. Conrad, age 99 of Sierra Winds Retirement Community, Peoria AZ passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio on September 3, 1927, to John M. and Pearl …
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Pauline F. Nelson

Pauline F. Nelson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 25, 1937, in …
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Maureen A. Ely (nee McCarthy),

Maureen A. Ely (nee McCarthy), age 77, affectionately known as “Renie” and “Mo” of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026. Mass will be 11 am Saturday, …
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Ronald W. Fett Sr.

On September 20th, The Lord Called Ron to join Him in Heaven. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Janet, his six children; Debra (Dan), Kevin (Sherry), Tracey (Bob), Brain (Donna), Ken (Candi), Ron …
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Marti Alice Murphy

Marti Alice Murphy, 82 recently of Cielito Lindo Assisted Living, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15th where she lived with her husband Douglas Murphy. They had moved there …
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