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Today in Sports, November 10 - Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career passing yards and reaches 4,000 completions
New Orleans faces the Phoenix Suns after Trey Murphy III scored 41 points in the Pelicans' 126-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Monday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads. …
LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Chandler Council: Manager search kicks off busy week

A busy week for the Chandler City Council could start with a closed-door meeting — and it could end with a contentious discussion and vote. In its only November week of full-council public …

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

California health officials say tests showed that ByHeart baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin that has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 …
HADLEY STREET

Arrest made in ‘brutal’ downtown slaying: Phoenix PD

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with what Phoenix police called the “brutal murder” of Paxton Wallace, 31. The slaying occurred about 3:40 a.m. Nov. 7 in the 2000 …
Education Solutions

GCU students build more than homes with annual revitalization projects

Early Saturday morning, Nov. 1, more than 180 Grand Canyon University students traded their backpacks for paint brushes and work gloves as part of the school’s 20th semiannual Day of Service with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona.
EDUCATION

Scottsdale’s ISA students help feed the Valley’s hungry

St. Mary’s Food Bank is struggling to meet demand as the federal government shutdown rolls into its fifth week and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are slashed. In fact, …
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Mesa police arrest teacher in alleged student assault

Nathan Hansen has been charged with aggravated assault after authorities  said the  52-year-old teacher was involved in an altercation with a 14-year-old student last week at the American …
UTILITY RATES

SRP puts in place price increase, average hike 2.4%

Salt River Project customers will see the effect of a 2.4% price increase in this month’s billing cycle. The change was approved earlier this year by the SRP board of directors to support …

States are pushing for more scrutiny of antisemitism in schools

Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war have spilled into K-12 schools around the U.S., with advocates reporting a rise in antisemitism since the 2023 surprise attack on Israel. While some argue school …
RECALL

Arizona among 10 states linked to formula that caused infant botulism

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled. The Food and Drug Administration says ByHeart Inc. …
Travel

Phoenix Sky Harbor struggling to hire enough taxis

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is having trouble hiring as many taxi cabs as airport officials would like. Aviation staff put out a revenue contract solicitation in late June, hoping …
Water Series

Arizona cities turn to wells as Colorado River supply shrinks 

As the Colorado River continues to dwindle under the strain of a decades-long drought, municipalities across Arizona are increasingly turning to wells to secure their water future.   Cities …
Government

Arizona families fear SNAP delays, reduction amid federal shutdown

PHOENIX – For Ivone Rubio, a single mother of five in Arizona, her paycheck is the main source of support for her family. In her home, where money barely stretches from month to month, …
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale City Council Q&A: Maryann McAllen

Name: Maryann McAllen. Age: 61. Occupation: Small business owner and council member. Why did you choose your occupation? What is it about it that you like? As an antique dealer I love the …

Some states are requiring gun safety lessons in schools that teach kids 'stop, don't touch'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This school year, students in elementary, middle and high schools in some states will get a new lesson on safety: what to do if they find a firearm. Arkansas, Tennessee …
SUPREME COURT

900K Arizonans face delay in obtaining November food stamp benefits

PHOENIX - Arizona food stamp recipients apparently will not be getting full benefits as soon as this weekend for November. The U.S. Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked an order by U.S. …
First Responders

Man wanted for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor in Scottsdale arrested in France

Wanted fugitive Michael Wiseman has been arrested in France for a 2008 case out of Scottsdale for multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Wiseman was Scottsdale police’s second …
Arizona Water

Advanced purified wastewater to enter Valley drinking water around 2031

Scottsdale’s advanced water purification system will be able to produce about 10 million gallons of water to be added directly to the city’s drinking water between 2029 and 2031.

It’s not news that large parts of the West’s water supply are drying up vis-a-vis the Colorado River. A prolonged drought and rising temperatures have reduced lakes Powell and Mead, …

Whether you’re spending your summer hiking dusty trails in the desert or leafy trails up north, out on one of our many lakes, ascending your way to a mountain campsite, sitting under the moon with friends, driving to your favorite statewide destination, or keeping indoors with a/c for a party, we’ve got the soundtrack for every Arizona occasion.
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Lisa Everett

BNSF opponents stood together to protect rural America

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to every club, organization and individual who has given me the opportunity to speak in opposition to BNSF’s proposal to build in Wittmann, Arizona. …
This image of the USS South Dakota (BB-57) anchored off the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia was captured by an unnamed U.S. Navy photographer on Aug. 20, 1943.

Holy cow! History — The boy military hero

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, they say. And as one instance showed, they come in all ages, too.

Dogs, doggone it!

People want to walk their dogs? Fine. But if it does its business on my gravel, we have a problem. Walking for exercise is one thing. Turning my front yard into a canine restroom is another. …
Leo Odle, DO

ABCs of health care: What Arizonans should know about Medicare plans

As primary care physicians, every fall we see a familiar wave of questions from patients approaching Medicare eligibility or reevaluating their coverage. Medicare’s annual election period, …

BNSF project not going away despite 'nay' vote

The unanimous “nay” vote by our county Board of Supervisors re the proposed BNSF intermodal yard, the largest of its kind in America, was welcome news for Wittmann and beyond. Each …
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Valley business

Tamales with a twist at this family-owned Phoenix shop

Maria Stanzak poses at the counter inside The Tamale Store in Phoenix on Oct. 14, 2025.

All taste buds will agree that it’s always fresh tamale season. But go ahead and throw in the beginning of farmers market season as well.

West Valley city ready to open first Trader Joe's

Trader Joe’s opens its first Goodyear store on Nov. 7.

The wait is finally over for Goodyear residents who have spent years campaigning for a Trader Joe’s. The popular specialty grocer will open its first Goodyear location at 14770 W. McDowell …

Neighbors

Arizona Game and Fish to recognize conservation advocates

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission held its first annual awards banquet in 1991. Since then, more than 400 recipients have been recognized with Commission Awards.

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission’s upcoming Commission Awards Banquet will recognize statewide residents who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state’s wildlife, its outdoor heritage, and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Alice Cooper earns Radio Hall of Fame induction

Radio Hall of Famer Alice Cooper delivers his induction speech in Chicago on Oct. 30.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, shock-rock pioneer, and Valley favorite Alice Cooper has earned induction into the Radio Hall of Fame, cementing his place among the most influential voices in broadcasting.

Things to do

Scottsdale Jazz Festival still set for April 11

The public is welcome to the 15th Anniversary of International Jazz Day and the Scottsdale Jazz Festival, still scheduled for April 11, 2026.

The 15th Anniversary of International Jazz Day and the Scottsdale Jazz Festival, is still scheduled for April 11, 2026, at the Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale. The …

Artist Gary Ernest Smith celebrated at Western Spirit museum

The public is invited to a program highlighting the work of artist Gary Ernest Smith at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Nov. 13.

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West invites the public to an event hosted by noteworthy artist Gary Ernest Smith. The Evening Majesty program with Smith will take place from 3 …

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones

Charles Kenneth Hood

Charles (Chuck) Hood, 78, of Buffalo, WY, passed away peacefully at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ, on October 28, 2025. Chuck was born in Sheridan, WY, on August 27, 1947, to Kenneth and Florence …

Hanne F. Mueller

On Friday, October 10, 2025, Hanne Mueller, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 84.

Luther Tiger Valjean (Janes)

Luther “Tiger” Valjean (Janes), age 34, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 30, 2025, in his hometown. He was born on November 14, 1990, at Maryvale Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, …

Phyllis Ann Hosking

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Phyllis A. Hosking on September 23, 2025. Phyllis worked for several years as a Legal Transcriptionist while living in the Detroit area, later moving …

Marvin Elroy “Roy” Sievers

With deep love and gratitude, we share the passing of Marvin Elroy “Roy” Sievers, (91) who departed peacefully on October 18, 2025, with his beloved wife of 72 years, Donna, by his side. …
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