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Herberger in Phoenix puts out call to artists for upcoming exhibit

The Herberger Theater is putting out a call to Arizona artists for an upcoming exhibit.

Person of interest sought in shooting on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona

Authorities say they're searching for a person of interest in connection with a shooting incident on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. They say the shooting occurred Monday morning in the small …

Family of a Black teen who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell files lawsuit against homeowner

The family of a Black teenager by a white homeowner when he mistakenly went to the wrong Kansas City, Missouri, address has filed a lawsuit. The family's attorney says Monday the lawsuit was an …
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Teen Violence

Queen Creek summit starts process of listening to teens

In the aftermath of the beating death of 16-year-old Combs High School student Preston Lord during a house party in Queen Creek, adults have been flooding into council meetings in towns throughout …
ARREST

Police identify suspect in Glendale officer-involved shooting

A 26-year-old man has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that involved a Glendale officer, police said Monday. Gohan Kancab has been charged with aggravated assault with a simulated …

Prosecutors reconvene after deadlocked jury in trial over Arizona border killing

Prosecutors are headed back to court to announce whether they will retry an Arizona rancher after a jury deadlocked in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property near the southern U.S. …
Environment

How city of Phoenix, CAP are addressing water supply issues

PHOENIX – Arizona, much like California and other states with large deserts, is having an issue with dwindling Colorado River water levels. With so many people living in and moving to …
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Planners approve chemical plant in southeast Glendale

Pencco is cleared to build a chemical manufacturing plant on the northeast corner of 51st Avenue and Camelback Road, and area dominated by industrial uses. The Texas-based company provides  …
ARTS

Ballet Arizona in Phoenix announces new artistic director

Ballet Arizona has a new artistic director.

University of Arizona student shot to death at off-campus house party

Authorities say a University of Arizona student was shot to death at an off-campus house party over the weekend. Tucson police say three other people were treated at a hospital early Sunday for …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Glendale officer shoots shoplifting suspect: PD

A Glendale police officer shot an armed suspected shoplifter Sunday afternoon outside a  Glendale hardware store, police said. The officer arrived just after 3:30 p.m. April 28 at the …
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Restaurateur challenges Arizona agency’s cage-free egg mandate

PHOENIX - State agriculture officials say a lawsuit by a Tucson restaurateur about why they can't legally mandate the sale of cage-free eggs isn't all it's cracked up to be. Attorneys …

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The Peoria Council is in the midst of developing the Peoria city budget.
Come join the development team and help carve the way to make the Sun Lakes Senior Games a success. With a target of the games beginning in March 2025, the focus is to create a friendly …
The nation’s big money powers are in the process of capturing everything of value in America.
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko will have a prime opportunity to demand answers to pressing questions about how pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) business practices inflate drug prices.
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Dodgers visit the Diamondbacks to open 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers to open a three-game series.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch leaves game in 4th quarter after collision with Mike Conley

Minnesota coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley. Conley was trying to …

Edwards scores 40 points and Timberwolves outlast Suns 122-116 to finish first-round sweep

Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series. Edwards scored …

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 29, 2024 / Srixon's Hannah Green and Shane Lowry both captured victories on Sunday, with Green securing her second consecutive LPGA Tour victory at the JM …
Sue Bird says becoming a part-owner of the only WNBA franchise she ever played for felt like an inevitability. It’s one more thing Bird is adding to an already busy agenda in retirement. The …
The Jacksonville Jaguars have exercised fifth-year contract options on quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne. The former Clemson stars were first-round draft picks in 2021. …

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Phoenix cocktail haven among North America’s Top 50 bars

Century Grand, owned by Jason Asher, was named #36 among the North America’s top 50 bars.

Century Grand, a Phoenix cocktail destination, made its way to this year’s North America’s 50 Best Bars list, taking spot #36.

Chandler tech firm tries to ‘Keap’ momentum

Clate Mask points to a specific part of upper-floor offices at Keap’s Chandler facility. Mask said incorporating the lessons of hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs has great value.

​Clate Mask said his Keap employees wanted to take the football field on its move to Chandler. “That had to come with us,” Mask said, pointing to the artificial turf lined with …

Cosanti Commons multi-use development close to getting city approval

The Scottsdale Planning Commission voted 6-1 April 24 to recommend approval to the city council of the proposed Cosanti Commons mixed use development with 196 apartments and 79,200 square feet of existing commercial space on 8.6 acres near the intersection of Shea and 70th Street.

A three-story mixed use development with 196 apartments and 79,200 feet of existing commercial space near the intersection of Shea Boulevard and 70th Street took a step forward toward becoming a …

Andrettis racing ahead along Loop 202 in Chandler

Six members of the Andretti family were on hand April 22 to take questions as part of a special event celebrating its new go-cart, arcade and restaurant location in Chandler. From the left are Jeff Andretti; Adam Andretti; Michael Andretti; Mario Andretti in the blue shirt, who is speaking; Jarett Andretti and Marco Andretti.

​After a luncheon and tours of its recently opened Cooper Road go-cart track, arcade and restaurant facility on April 22, six members of the Andretti racing family sat down to sign autographs and …

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Five Scottsdale students chosen for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship Program

Five students from Scottsdale area schools were chosen by the Dragon Kim Foundation for it’s fellowship program. The students are Zara Pearce, Nila Kathiravan, Sasha Ana, Maya Ravishankar and Parisa Choudhury.

The Dragon Kim Foundation, an Orange County, California-based nonprofit has announced the selection of 131 teens from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds living in Arizona, California, and Nevada to …

‘Breakaway” public art now adorns Scottsdale’s Drinkwater Boulevard underpass

Scottsdale Arts will be holding a dedication of the new public art piece “Breakaway,” in the Drinkwater Boulevard underpass at 10 a.m., Friday, May 3.

A new public artwork has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection to liven up the area under Scottsdale Civic Center. “Breakaway” is a cast aluminum sculpture depicting …

Flowers for Mother’s Day

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends invites families to join them for a special floral celebration honoring mothers Sunday, May 12th, at 11:00 am in the fellowship hall, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

As Mother’s Day approaches, North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends a warm invitation to families to join them for a special celebration honoring mothers. The Mother’s Day …

Eight Scottsdale Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

Thirty five local girls, including eight girls from Scottsdale, earned the highest honor in girl scouting, the coveted Gold Award.

The Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, has been awarded to 35 local girls this year, including 8 girls from Scottsdale, from the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. The …

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Royse Contemporary exhibiting Askew Series by Barbara Kemp Cowlin

Royse Contemporary art studio is showing the Askew Series by Arizona artist Barbara Kemp Cowlin through May 18.

Royse Contemporary art studio is presenting the Askew Series, a testament to the life and work of Barbara Kemp Cowlin. This exhibition will showcase a diverse array of her last series of paintings, …

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at downtown Phoenix festival

In this May 5, 2015, file photo, dancers from Jalisco, Mexico, perform during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Arizona’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival is returning to downtown Phoenix.

Center Court Pickleball Club opening in Scottsdale this summer

Center Court Pickleball Club is partnering with WellnessSpace Brands and PourMyBeer to enhance the membership experience.

Center Court Pickleball Club will be opening one of its flagship facilities in Scottsdale in Scottsdale this summer. Center Court Scottsdale will be 35,000 square feet, located at the cross …

Porter Robinson will bring his world tour to Phoenix

Porter Robinson will bring his world tour to Phoenix on Oct. 12.

Grammy-nominated Porter Robinson announces a five-continent world tour that will feature stops in more than 30 North American cities, including Phoenix.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Richard “Ric” Lynn Smith

Richard “Ric” was born to Majorie Priscilla Schutt and John Elmer Smith October 24th, 1949 in Arlington Washington. He loved fishing and hunting in Washington’s Puget Sound area …

Yolanda V. Curtis

Yolanda passed away on Tuesday, April 9th of 2024. She was 96. Yolanda moved to Sun City West, AZ in 1992. She was born on April 6th, 1928, in Cortland NY to John and Philomena Passalugo. She was the …

Charles L. Fields

He will always be remembered by his family Kim Fields, Jackie Kelley, Cheryl Shisler and Tom McCarthy, his brother Johns’ family in Australia including all the family members and his many …

Thomas (Tom) E. Walker

Colonel (Ret.) Thomas (Tom) E. Walker, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away March 22, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Tom resided in Apache Junction, Arizona with his late wife …

Barbara Sunde McCune

Barbara Sunde McCune, 89, of Sun City, AZ died Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born in Winona, MN, on December 4, 1934, she was an Iowa State graduate, married the love of her life Bill in 1956, and they …

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A horse-shaped nebula gets its close-up in new photos by NASA's Webb telescope

DALLAS (AP) — NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has revealed the sharpest images yet of a portion of a horse-shaped nebula, showing the “mane” in finer detail. The Horsehead Nebula, in the …

Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives

NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount Global on Monday announced that Bob Bakish is stepping down as CEO of the film, television and multimedia company. Bakish will be replaced by a troika of executives …

Investors trying to take control of Norfolk Southern railroad pick up key support

The activist investors trying to take control of Norfolk Southern's board are picking up key support, but the railroad's CEO promised Monday to fight the takeover attempt until a May 9 shareholder …

Numerous law enforcement officers shot in Charlotte, North Carolina, police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Numerous law enforcement officers conducting a task force operation were shot Monday afternoon as they came under fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said. Officers …

Former teacher at New Hampshire youth detention center testifies about bruised teens

BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A former teacher at New Hampshire’s youth detention center testified Monday that she reported suspicious bruises on at least half a dozen teenage boys in the 1990s, …

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World

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discuss migration in latest call

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke with his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, about cooperating on migration policy as the U.S. leader continues to deliberate whether to …

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference

United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of a legislative gathering that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church’s longstanding bans on same-sex …

NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO countries have failed to deliver in good time what they promised to Ukraine, the alliance’s chief said Monday, as Russia rushes to exploit its battlefield advantages …

5 former officials are convicted over Greece's deadliest wildfire but are freed after being fined

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek court convicted five former firefighting and disaster response officials on Monday over the deadliest wildfire in the country's history, with more than 100 people …

Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte's candidacy for NATO chief

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has told its NATO allies that Ankara will back the Netherlands’ outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s candidacy for the military alliance’s secretary general …

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Entertainment
This image released by FX shows Ryan Reynolds, left, and Rob McElhenney in a scene from the third season of "Welcome to Wrexham." (FX via AP)

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say

As the Wrexham A.F.C. Red Dragons are celebrating another advancement in the English soccer system to the third tier, its owners, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are still “all in” on …
Jamie Spears, father of singer Britney Spears, leaves the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles on Oct. 24, 2012, left, and Britney Spears arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17, 2015. (AP Photo)

Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial

Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears have settled the remaining issues in the court conservatorship that controlled her life and affairs for nearly 14 years. With the agreement the two will …
Billie Eilish performs during the the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Eilish is hitting the road. The pop performer will embark on a worldwide arena tour this fall, kicking off in Quebec City in Canada on Sept. 29 and concluding in Dublin …
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Ryan Reynolds, left, with director John Krasinski on the set of "IF." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)

This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’

John Krasinski doesn’t usually fret about reviews. But for his new film “IF,” he is terrified of the response from two people: His 7 and 10-year-old daughters. “I’ve never been worried …
This cover image released by Republic Records show "The Tortured Poets Department" by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP)

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever

Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift …

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