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Six Scottsdale natives earn dean’s list honors at Marquette University

Sixt Scottsdale natives were named to the dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this semester. Griffin Fanger, bachelor’s of science, finance; Katie Hill, …
municipal finance

Chandler Council OKs almost $5M in temp staffing

One of the most highest-dollar items the Chandler City Council approved at its June 12 meeting was a purchase of information technology temporary staffing services. The $4.852 million one-year …
LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Chandler Council to address city manager, more in busy week

There are a myriad of different tasks for the Chandler City Council to complete in its last week of regular meetings of fiscal 2026. Fiscal years for Arizona municipalities run …
NUCLEAR PROGRAM

Democrats are at odds over the Israel-Iran war, Arizona congresswoman speaks out

Democrats seems to be finding themselves at odds once more when it comes to the Mideast. Progressives are demanding a unified opposition to President Donald Trump's consideration of a strike against …
CRASH

2 women hospitalized after SUV slams into Glendale dialysis center

Two women were struck Saturday morning by an SUV, which collided into a dialysis center at 4407 W. Peoria Ave., police said. The crash occurred at 6:55 a.m. June 21. The women were taken to a …
EXPLOITED CHILDREN

Chandler police work ends in sentencing of sex predator

A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for offering child sex abuse materials to sexually abuse two children. Christopher Delaney had pleaded guilty to one count of sexual …
VALLEY TRAVEL

ADOT lists 4 freeway projects for 1st weekend of summer

Drivers can expect a limited amount of work on Valley freeways this weekend with the most noteworthy along Loop 101, state transportation officials said. Here is what’s planned from …
CAPITOL

Arizona House leader rejects Senate's 'take-it-or-leave-it' budget deal

PHOENIX - With bipartisan support - and bipartisan opposition - state senators gave final approval early Friday to a $17.6 billion spending plan for the coming year. And then they went home, …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Woman, 77, hit, killed crossing Thunderbird Road

A 77-year-old woman died at a hospital this week after being hit by a vehicle as she crossed Thunderbird Road midblock near 7 th Street, police said. The collision occurred about 9 p.m. June 19 …
SUSPICION

Man re-arrested in Arizona in death of wife whose remains were found after 3-year search

DENVER (AP) — The husband of Colorado woman Suzanne Morphew, whose remains were discovered over three years after she was reported missing on Mother's Day 2020, was arrested again Friday on …
Budget

Cave Creek water improvements a top priority in 2026 budget

The Cave Creek Town Council approved its $75.6 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year at this week’s regular meeting. A chunk of the total budget — $18 million — is earmarked …

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World’s first patient treated for muscle-weakness disease at HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale

Dr. Anne Hatch is the principal investigator at The HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale in treating the first patient in the world for a rare muscle-weakness disease known as Myasthenia Gravis.

The first patient enrolled in a planned international clinical trial has been treated at HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale with a new type of immune therapy for those with a rare …

Tariffs not a concern for 76-year-old Chandler manufacturer

A Channel Masters employee places an antenna assembly on a rack next to others. The Chandler company, founded in 1949, has found new life in an era when Americans are looking for U.S.-made products and want to avoid streaming, cable or satellite service costs.

When Channel Master was founded as a company, the Cold War was brewing and technology was making its way into homes across the developed world.

Neighbors

Lincoln completes first phase of Goodyear AirPark

Lincoln completes first phase of Goodyear AirPark and begins its development on a retail expansion.

Lincoln Property Company and Harvard Investments have completed the first phase of Goodyear AirPark, a 1.6 million-square-foot industrial complex in the southwest Valley. The six-building development …

Blind Glendale residents seek return of RideChoice program

Glendale residents Cathy Rose, left, and Beverly Smith, right, along with Peoria resident Kimberly Fetterman, center, use their canes to help themselves walk out of the SAAVI Services for the Blind office in Phoenix June 13.

Statistics indicated Glendale was justified in not picking up the tab for RideChoice service once grant money for the pilot program from Valley Metro ran out June 30. Yet following the Glendale …

Things to do

Peoria theater revisits ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’

TheaterWorks in Peoria will present “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” to kick off its 40th anniversary season.

From Console to Concert Hall: PlayStation tour coming to Phoenix

Tour dates for PlayStation The Concert, a live music event that brings iconic gaming soundtracks to life live on stage, will include a Phoenix stop.

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Lee D. Palmer

Lee of Sun City West, AZ, died May 2, 2025. He is survived by his two daughters, Lori P. Vecchiarelli and her wife Amber Vecchiarelli both of Waterbury, VT, and Kellt L. Palmer of N. Thetford, VT and …

Betty Ann Mohr

Betty Ann Mohr, age 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Affectionately known as “Betty Boop,” she had been a resident of Youngtown, Arizona, for the past 32 …

Mona Pauline (Stein) Hafner

Mona, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on May 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Mona was born on April 9, 1942, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and later moved to …

Charles Henry “Chuck” Straus

Charles, 90, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. He was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Madison, WI, the son of Claude and Bertha Straus. His family lived in Sun Prairie, WI and …

Mary Land Case

Mary passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1925. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Oscar Case, and her daughter, Carol (Jeffrey) Draudt. Mary also …
News to Use

National forests with campgrounds open year-round in Arizona

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Arizona.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Arizona stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Arizona

Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in some states. Here's how Arizona compares.

Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and how Arizona compares.

Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix.

How gas prices have changed in Phoenix in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Phoenix using data from AAA.
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