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Arizona Democratic office in Tempe hit by third shooting in weeks
HOMICIDE

Police find man murdered in West Valley home

A 34-year-old man was found shot Tuesday in a West Valley home and died later at a hospital, Phoenix police said. At about 2:10 a.m. Oct. 8, officers arrived at a home in the 7100 block of West …

Trump and Harris keep campaigning after Milton hits Florida

Both candidates will be in battleground states, with Vice President Kamala Harris holding a town hall in Nevada and an event in Arizona while former President Donald Trump talks economic issues in …
PUBLIC HEALTH

State puts ozone pollution advisory in effect for Thursday

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ozone high-pollution advisory for Thursday, Oct. 10, when the highest concentration of pollution may exceed federal health standards. …
Public safety

Gilbert Police arrest three in Valley vehicle burglaries case

Gilbert Police have arrested three people in connection with a series of recent Valleywide vehicle  burglaries. Police said they arrested 18-year-old Elijah Saenz of San Tan Valley on Oct. …
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT / LAW ENFORCEMENT

Chandler council member suing Chandler council, former police chief, city manager

In order to resolve and discourage recurrence of a difficult situation, a Chandler City Council member and a company she owns are plaintiffs in a defamation lawsuit, alleging spreading of false …
Arizona Election 2024

Arizona early voting opens today

You can start Wednesday. That’s when early ballots for the general election go out. And if you’re unwilling to wait for the mail, there are remote early voting locations in every …
Environment

Gila River Indian Community solar panel project powers up

SACATON — In the heart of Sacaton, located south of Phoenix, the Gila River Indian Community received nearly $6 million in funds from the Biden administration in 2023 to create a renewable …

CBS News says Trump campaign had 'shifting explanations' for why he snubbed '60 Minutes'

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News said the Trump campaign offered “shifting explanations” for why it backed out of a “60 Minutes” interview special with presidential candidates that aired without …
Lawsuit

Owners of Valley care centers accused of wrongdoing in suit

Operations of two East Valley assisted living centers could change after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes made additional fraud and racketeering claims to an existing civil lawsuit against the …
FOODIE WATCH

North Italia is now open in northwest Valley

North Italia has opened its newest location in Peoria.

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APS customers again broke peak energy demand records this summer.

APS: Customers served with reliable power during record-breaking heat

Monsoon season is officially over and for a second straight summer, record heat outshined stormy weather.

Rogers: Parties and the political process

Given the widely divergent philosophical underpinnings of the two major political parties, one of which I am a registered member and to whose distinctive values I, for the most part, subscribe, …
Marc Lamber

Lamber: Arizona court ruling on marijuana a win for justice, but a risky message for drivers

I support the recent ruling on marijuana by the Arizona Court of Appeals, but I fear its unintended consequences. While the decision rightly acknowledges that THC can linger in the bloodstream long …
Brad DeRoma, LISAC, CCTP

DeRoma: The connection between addiction and mental health

Substance use disorder and mental illness are often closely intertwined, with a significant portion of individuals experiencing both conditions. During Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 6 to 12, …

Rogers: Reader disagrees with Smyth’s stance on Prop 140

In response to Joe Smyth’s letter on Proposition 140: Given the widely divergent philosophical underpinnings of the two major political parties, one of which I am a registered member and …

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Entertainment

Jason Mott follows award-winning meta-novel with novel about award-winning author

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Mott's first novel since “Hell of a Book” is a kind of meta-sequel to his award-winning meta-narrative about a Black author's haunting promotional tour. The Penguin …
FILE - Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to make first appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to make his first appearance before the judge who is expected to preside over the hip-hop powerbroker's trial on sex trafficking charges. Combs …
FILE - Gavin Creel, who plays Claude in the musical "Hair", poses for a picture in New York on April 23, 2009. Creel died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

All of Broadway's theater lights will dim for actor Gavin Creel after an outcry

NEW YORK (AP) — All of Broadway's marquees will dim to honor the life of Gavin Creel following an outcry by theater fans when only a partial dimming was proposed after the 48-year-old Tony …
This combination of images shows actors, from left, Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald, and Kelli O'Hara, who will participate in a campaign rally in New York on Monday for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. (AP Photo)

Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Kelli O'Hara join livestreamed 'Broadway Rallies for Kamala'

Stars of stage and screen — including Anne Hathaway, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth and Audra McDonald — are set for a campaign rally for Kamala Harris in New York City next week that will be …
A look at “The Tell-Tale Heart,” which opens Oct. 25.

Arizona Opera to take upcoming shows ‘beyond downtown’

Arizona Opera is looking to introduce opera to new audiences by bringing live performances to unexpected venues across the state.

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Local sports

MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins beginning next season

Major League Baseball has announced it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins next year. All three teams had contracts with …

Cardinals hope their defense keeps improving after it keyed a comeback win over the 49ers

The Arizona Cardinals may have salvaged their season by rallying for a 24-23 win at the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers. The unlikely win was due to an unlikely hero — the defense. The Cardinals …

Cardinals OL Will Hernandez out for the season after suffering knee injury vs. 49ers

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Will Hernandez is out for the season because of a knee injury he suffered in the team’s 24-23 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Coach Jonathan Gannon …

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Nathaniel Hackett is out as the New York Jets’ play caller on offense. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Thursday he is replacing Hackett with Todd Downing, who has been the Jets’ passing game …
Today in Sports, October 11 - Brett Favre becomes the 1st NFL player to throw 500 TD passes and for 70,000 yards
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Oct. 11 - Oct. 17. Take 2

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Valley business

Heard to reopen 66-year-old museum shop after renovations

The Heard Museum’s shop, open since 1958, helps generate $46 million in economic impact annually throughout Indian Country.

The Heard Museum’s renovated shop is set to reopen for visitors.

Phoenix marketing agency to host Business Quinceañera

A stiletto art and fashion show returns to celebrate Torres Multicultural’s 15th anniversary with a Business Quinceañera.

Apartment plan to replace Earnhardt dealership advanced in Chandler

Chandler Planning and Zoning Commissioner Sherri Koshiol asks questions during the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. The commission advanced plans for a 420-unit apartment complex to be built on a North Arizona Avenue site soon to be vacated when Earnhardt Auto Centers moves its Chevrolet dealership to Queen Creek.

A longtime car dealership is moving out of north-Central Chandler — and it could be replaced by more than 400 apartments. Earnhardt Chevrolet, which opened its Arizona Avenue / Warner Road …

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 …

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Neighbors

Sisso trees still coming down in Arcadia at Silverleaf

More Sissoo trees are coming down in the Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood, seemingly squelching hopes for a quick resolution to the legal battle over the trees.

The legal battle of the Sissoo trees in the upscale Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood appears to have entered a new theater of combat - seemingly ending one side’s hopes of ending the …

Scottsdale and Girl Scouts hold patch design contest

The City of Scottsdale and the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council are holding a contest to design their latest patch.

The City of Scottsdale is seeking artists in grades K-12 to help design the patch for the Scottsdale Patch program, a collaboration between the city and Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. …

Chandler-based pitcher living baseball dreams with Savannah Bananas

Austin Krzeminski played four years of Minor League Baseball and finds himself today playing in sold-out Major League Baseball stadiums with the Savannah Bananas.

The dream is the same for any young baseball player – to make it to the big leagues. Few do. But even fewer reach the next best thing.

Late Seton Catholic alum to be honored Friday

The late James Terrill, who was killed in work accident in Wisconsin in May at age 27, was a Seton Catholic Prep alum. His memory will be honored at Friday night’s Seton football game against Independence.

James Terrill’s memory will be honored Friday in Chandler in the same Eubanks Stadium where he made many plays for his high school football team. Terrill, a 2015 Seton Catholic Prep …

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Things to do

Last chance to see Tony-nominated ‘The Minutes’ at Tempe theater

CJ Mascarelli stars as “Mr. Carp” in “The Minutes,” which shows at Tempe Center for the Arts through Oct. 12.

Only four chances are left to see the 2022 Tony Award-nominated “The Minutes” in Tempe this week.

The Arts at Ascension presents the third annual sing-along of Handel’s Messiah

Singers of all skill level are welcome to participate in the Arts at Ascension’s sing-along of Handel’s Messiah.

The Arts at Ascension is presenting the third annual sing-along of Handel’s Messiah at the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. …

30th annual fall celebration coming to downtown Glendale

The Scarecrow Stroll allows guests to spot uniquely decorated seasonal scarecrows on display at the front doors and porches of many of the shops and eateries, like this one at Memory Lane with shop owner Sue Berntsen.

Celebrate the fall season in Historic Downtown Glendale this month.

Chandler Center to host free Dia de los Muertos celebration

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

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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

UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights

LONDON (AP) — Britain's new Labour government unveiled Thursday a slew of new rights for millions of workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on …

Bacon hogs the spotlight in election debates, but reasons for its sizzling inflation are complex

Bacon prices have been a particular focus in this election. President Donald Trump mentioned them in his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and again a week later during an interview on “Meet …

World Trade Organization slightly raises 2024 goods trade forecast but wary of potential setbacks

GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization raised its outlook for global goods trade this year slightly, but cautioned Thursday that increasing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over economy …

US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year

The number of Americans filing for for unemployment benefits last week jumped to their highest level in a year, a possible sign of softness in the labor market, though some analysts suggested it was …

Delta's Q3 profit fell below $1 billion after global tech outage led to thousands of cancellations

Third-quarter earnings fell 26% at Delta Air Lines, which struggled to overcome a global technology outage that led to thousands of flight cancellations, and indications that growth in air travel is …

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World

UN-backed experts say Israel is destroying Gaza's health sector and both sides have tortured people

A U.N. commission on Thursday accused Israel of destroying Gaza's health care system through “relentless and deliberate attacks” in its yearlong war with Hamas and said that Palestinian prisoners …

Colombia’s river guardians battle to protect the Atrato amid threats and abandonment

PAIMADO, Colombia (AP) — Sediment and pebbles are all that’s left on the earth around much of Bernardino Mosquera’s small riverside community in northwest Colombia’s Choco region. Just a …

With roads often blocked by rebels in Congo, boats — the only alternative — have become death traps

GOMA, Congo (AP) — The overcrowded boat that capsized in eastern Congo last week killed eight members of Serge Nzonga’s family along with 70 others. Days later, he was back on the same route that …

Zelenskyy meeting UK and NATO leaders as he seeks support for Ukraine's peace plan

LONDON (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at 10 Downing St. in London on Thursday for talks with the leaders of Britain and NATO on his “victory plan” for the war against …

Suspected attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels target ship in Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A series of suspected attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship on Thursday in the Red Sea, authorities said. The attack comes as the rebels continue …

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