FIRST RESPONDERS

Suspect booked for murder in Sunday slaying: Phoenix police

A 41-year-old man is in jail charged with the shooting death of another man early Sunday morning in Phoenix, police said. Eric Norwood faces first-degree murder and other felony charges in the …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Man commits suicide during homicide investigation: Phoenix PD

A man committed suicide near 21 st and Glenrosa avenues Friday night during a Phoenix police investigation into the homicide of a 31-year-old woman, authorities said. A shooting occurred about 9 …
Cancer

Fundraiser spotlights pediatric leukemia trial

The sixth annual Gateway for Cancer Research Vino Con Stelle, co-hosted by Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Mr. Richard J Stephenson, is coming up Oct. 14. The fundraiser is an evening of wine under …
Gaming

Hold your horses: Turf Paradise to resume racing, extend off-track betting

PHOENIX – Turf Paradise is back in the saddle. Ten days after announcing live racing would cease at Turf Paradise, and therefore off-track betting sites would shut down as well, the track …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Motorcyclist dies after being hit by car, Phoenix police investigate

A motorcyclist died after being hit by a car Thursday night near 19th Avenue and Indian School Road, Phoenix police said. A witness said the motorcyclist was riding south on 19 th Avenue and, …
First Responders

Phoenix Police unit tracks down the missing, unidentified

PHOENIX — “An elderly woman walked out of the house, with no water, no phone and she decided she was going to go hiking in the brutal summer heat. And she didn’t come home. Hours …

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FELIPE MORENO

Phoenix names new public works director

Felipe Moreno will begin his new role as Phoenix public works director on Monday.   Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton selected Moreno, the city’s assistant public works director, …
EDUCATION

One Arizona student can win $10K in Barro’s Pizza tuition giveaway

Barro’s Pizza is partnering with Dr Pepper to award $10,000 to one Arizona student in the 12th annual Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
HOUSING

$3M HUD grant launches Arizona Research Center for housing equity, sustainability

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded one of its first HSI Center of Excellence grants to create the Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability.
HOCKEY

Arizona Coyotes open Tempe season with Anaheim Ducks, offer fans mullet hats

The puck drops Oct. 21 at Mullet Arena in Tempe as the Arizona Coyotes begin another season complete with theme nights and giveaways. For example, fans attending the opener against the Anaheim …
TEMPERATURES

Maricopa County heat deaths keep rising even as the weather turns cooler

 Confirmed heat-associated deaths in Maricopa County continue rising even as the weather turns cooler in the hottest metropolitan area in the U.S. This weekend's forecast calls for high …
BUSINESS

Pet store with Phoenix, Scottsdale locations facing sexual harassment, discrimination charges

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges in a lawsuit filed Friday that Bark If You’re Dirty, a Valley pet store with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, violated federal civil rights laws.
LOTTERY

Phoenix, Scottsdale Powerball tickets worth $50K, jackpot grows to $925M

Two winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold for the Sept. 27 drawing, but the big jackpot remained unclaimed. The winners were sold at the Circle K, 3441 Union Hills Drive in …
WEEKEND TRAVEL

Freeway work slows traffic near Buckeye, Goodyear, Sky Harbor

Weekend freeway work will affect drivers along eastbound I-10 in the Goodyear-Buckeye area, and state transportation officials also said travelers should allow extra time heading to Sky Harbor …
OPIOIDS

Donation helps Phoenix nonprofit serve newborns addicted to opioids

The Del E. Webb Foundation has donated $100,000 to Hushabye Nursery to renovate approximately 1,000 square feet in their basement to create a new board room, two telehealth offices, two administrative offices, and one restroom.
BUSINESS

Pumpkin Patch season coming to Phoenix Desert Ridge Marketplace

Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix is getting ready to kick off its 5th annual Pumpkin Patch.
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
 I’m appalled by the MAGA House’s adamant desire to endanger the right to vote by attempting to pass the ACE Act, a  bill that would make it much harder for people like me to vote.
A trend has emerged where some celebrities, professional athletes, or other high net worth individuals are asking to be paid...
Next year might feel like a long way away, but it’ll be here quickly.
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO

Free Arts to celebrate 30 years with Phoenix costume gala

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the Pure Imagination Costume Gala this fall.
Tyler Burkum, left, and Josh Lovelace of Needtobreathe perform "I Wanna Remember" at the CMT Music Awards in 2021, in Nashville.

Grammy-nominated Needtobreathe bringing tour to downtown Phoenix

Grammy-nominated Needtobreathe is planning a Phoenix stop on their Caves World Tour.

Phoenix to host Rocky Mountain Emmy’s Annual Awards Gala

The Rocky Mountain Emmy’s Southwest Chapter will host its annual Regional Awards Gala in Phoenix.
Singers Becky G, left, and Akon, perform during the European MTV Awards in Seville, Spain, Nov. 3, on 2019.

Tickets on sale now for Akon’s Phoenix fall tour stop

Grammy award-winning artist Akon and his The Superfan Tour will visit downtown Phoenix.
Comedian John Mulaney poses at the premiere of the film "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. Mulaney will perform on his upcoming tour in Phoenix on Dec. 31.

John Mulaney bringing headlining comedy tour to Phoenix

Award-winning comedian John Mulaney will be going back on tour solo with a new hour of stand-up comedy.
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