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3-D artist David Knorr will exhibit his contemporary ceramic and wood sculptures during the Aug. 21 “Art Affaire” show at the Finer Arts Gallery in Cave Creek.
Sun City sculptor finds Southwest inspiration
Sun City resident David Knorr said he’s been a “maker” his entire life. He remembers being as young as five years old making sculptures in his dad’s shop while he sketched and built houses. … more
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The 2026 Health Careers Institute high school students and Midwestern University student mentors pose for a photo in July on the Glendale campus.
Midwestern in Glendale expands teens' health career possibilities
Midwestern University’s annual  Health Careers Institute welcomed 64 high school students to its Glendale campus from July 13-17 for a week of interactive workshops and career discovery. … more
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs arrives at the podium to give her State of the State address in the House of Representatives at the Capitol with Speaker of the House Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, left, and Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, flanking the governor Jan. 12, 2026 in Phoenix. Petersen and Montenegro, represented by Attorney Thomas Basile, are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to put a measure with a “poison pill” to kill reform of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program back on the November ballot after it was removed by a trial judge. (Associated Press/Ross D. Frranklin)
Arizona school voucher supporters seek to get ‘poison pill’ measure back on the ballot
PHOENIX — Voucher supporters are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to put a measure with a “poison pill” to kill reform of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program back on the November ballot … more
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Fixing Social Security is not that difficult
OPINION — There is talk about again increasing the age to collect full Social Security benefits to age 70. Congress has already increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67 a few years ago. It’s time to take a different approach. more
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Lee Shappell
ICYMI: Why civility matters
OPINION — We live in an era of normalized boorish behavior. It has become OK to call an opponent names. To sway an argument with inflamed, hateful and often false rhetoric. The result may elicit a response in kind. The exchange quickly spirals out of control. more
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North Canyon High transitions to a full Army JROTC program.
North Canyon High School transitions to full Army JROTC program
The school received approval in April 2026 to transition to a full JROTC program. more
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Question of the Week: How can Valley schools keep students safe from sexual predators on campus?
Valley school districts are among those put on notice that they may lose funding if they fail to comply with federal laws on sexual predators in schools. During the past year: The investigation … more
A three-day bench trial began Friday, Aug. 7, in Maricopa County Superior Court where a judge is listening to testimony from school voucher petition circulators about their addresses, criminal histories and competency to determine whether the signatures they collected can withstand legal challenges.
Maricopa County judge listens to testimony in Prop 212 school voucher case
PHOENIX - Whether a voucher reform measure heads to voters could turn on whether a judge finds certain petition circulators legally competent and qualified to collect signatures. In a bid to … more
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Police arrested a man later identified as Vincent Verbick, 59, in connection with the July 31 shooting. It was later learned the suspect and victim, Simon Verbick, 60, were brothers.
East Valley police arrest man for allegedly killing brother
Chandler Police have released information about a July 31 shooting death that turned out to involve two brothers. Just after 4:30 a.m. on July 31, according to police, officers responded to a … more
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What started as a way to pass the time became a decades-long motorsport in Arizona, with lawn mower racers trading grass clippings for checkered flags and dirt tracks, like this one near the Superstitions Mountains east of Phoenix.
Arizona racers proved lawn mowers could do more than cut grass
PHOENIX – Each year, spectators packed the grandstands for Buckeye’s demolition derby. During the intermission, however, the excitement would die down and fans would wander to the concession … more
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Dr. Curtis Finch
In political campaigning, pay attention to what’s not said
OPINION — It’s that time of year when candidates flood the airwaves, newspapers, social media and mailboxes as they compete for your vote in November. In Arizona, however, the primary often greatly impacts who ultimately has a chance to win in the General Election. Legislative districts play a powerful role in shaping that outcome, and Arizona’s transient population adds additional challenges for the November election. more
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Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame ceremony coming to Litchfield Park
The Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is coming to Litchfield Park. more
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