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Build-to-rent bonanza: Communities continue to pop up Valley-wide
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Former Phoenix police officer indicted, detained on child porn offenses

Warren Buffett's company rejects proposals, but it faces lawsuit over how it handled one last year

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Shareholder proposals are usually uneventful at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting. But Warren Buffett and the company are now facing a lawsuit over the way one presenter was …

3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing, prosecutors say

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Three bodies recovered in an area of Baja California are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing …

Small anti-war protest ruffles University of Michigan graduation ceremony

Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the …
Valley & State

Arizona GOP wins state high court appeal of sanctions for 2020 election challenge

The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed lower court rulings that held the Arizona Republican Party responsible for more than $27,000 in sanctions and attorney fees resulting from a challenge of the …
PUBLIC HEALTH

Arizona boosts efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after deadliest summer

Arizona’s new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners in a more unified …
real estate

At least 3 Peoria home sales eclipsed the $1 million mark in April

At least three Peoria home sales eclipsed the $1 million mark in April, according to Realtor.com.
Safer Streets

Council contemplates lower speed limits in Tempe

Tempe is looking at lowering speed limits on several roadways to address the evolution of roadway functions over time and the current roadside culture.
FIRST RESPONDERS

Twin 3-year-old girls drown in Phoenix backyard pool

Twin girls drowned Thursday afternoon in a backyard pool in the 2800 block of South 65 th Lane, Phoenix police said. Officers and firefighters responded to the home about 3:30 p.m. May 2 to find …
Legal

Lake seeks another attempt at 'do-over' in 2022 election

Kari Lake deserves a do-over of her 2022 loss in the governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs because new evidence shows Maricopa County election officials did unannounced tests on vote-counting …
First Responders

Black Phoenix officer killed in 1944 by White officer recognized 80 years later

A Black Phoenix Police officer who was shot and killed while on duty by a White Phoenix Police officer in 1944 is being officially recognized for the first time by the department 80 years later. …
Health care

Arizona ranks poorly for access to adult mental health care

PHOENIX — Mental Health America ranked Arizona 49th in the nation for adult mental health care. The national nonprofit determines rankings based on the prevalence of mental illness and the …
TRANSPORTATION

Plan for I-10, Loop 101 weekend closures in the East Valley

Westbound Interstate 10 in parts of Chandler and Tempe will be affected by construction work this weekend. State transportation officials announced the following projects from Friday night, May …

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Profar leads Padres against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit outing

The San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Jurickson Profar had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the Reds.

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Yamamoto pitches six scoreless innings and Pages hits a 2-run homer to lead Dodgers over D-backs 8-0

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw six scoreless innings, rookie Andy Pages hit a two-run homer as part of a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 on Wednesday …

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Max Verstappen inched closer to a third consecutive win at the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday by continuing his long domination of Formula 1 qualifying. The three-time reigning F1 champion won his …
Iga Swiatek avenged her loss in last year’s final to Aryna Sabalenka and won the Madrid Open after a third-set tiebreaker. The top-ranked Swiatek beat No. 2 Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7) for her 20th …
Jordan Travis still has some recovering to do in his return from a horrific leg injury that once put his football career on hold. The former Florida State star quarterback was taken by the New York …

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Valley business

Trader Joe's coming to Chandler

Chandler's planning administrator, Kevin Mayo, points out during a social media video that helping the city land a Trader Joe's was one of his first assignments as a city intern 25 years ago. The city and Trader Joe's both recently confirmed a South Chandler shopping center will have a vacant space occupied within the next few years by the popular specialty grocer.

A Trader Joe’s market is going to be built in a shopping center on the northeast corner of Ocotillo Road and Arizona Avenue in South Chandler. Not many details, including an opening date, …

Housing on Chandler zoning board agendas

This map shows where 76 homes are planned in a housing development called Viviendo. Rezoning and preliminary plan approval for the project is one of a handful of items on the consent agendas for both the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission’s study session and regular meetings Wednesday, May 1.

​The next steps in approvals for a 76-home housing subdivision are included in an item the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission is set to address Wednesday. A study session is set for 5 …

LDV Winery hosts paint and sip event May 8

LDV Winery is hosting a pain and sip event for $20 per person. Patrons will paint glass vases that can be used as Mother’s Day gifts.

Just in time for Mother’s Day gifting, LDV Winery is hosting a Wine Wednesday Paint and Sip event at the Tasting Room in Old Town Scottsdale. On Wednesday, May 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests …

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.

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Neighbors

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Betty Webb

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will host Betty Webb at their May 29 meeting.

Betty Webb will be the speaker at the May 29 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Former journalist, Betty Web is the author of twenty mysteries: the bestselling Lena Jones …

Scottsdale’s Hunkapi Programs Wins $18,000 Prize on The Price is Right

Hunkapi Programs volunteer Paul Natale went on the Price is Right and won $18,000 for the nonprofit.

Hunkapi Programs, an equine therapy farm located in the heart of Scottsdale, participated in The Price is Right game show in February, resulting in a volunteer winning the organization over $18,000. …

Scottsdale resident publishes book of poetry

Scottsdale resident Andrew Neumann, who publishes under the name Andy Bliss, published a book of poetry titled, “Hate the View” exploring the theme of living in the moment.

Scottsdale resident Andrew Neumann has a message he wants to share with the world. It’s simply to take a step back from life, allow yourself to breathe in the fleeting joy that’s in …

Meet Cyrus – Soft spoken teen looks to make memories with adoptive family

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Cyrus is a teenager who loves to learn. She takes pride in doing her schoolwork well and going to her classes.

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Scottsdale Princess offers summer day camp for kids

Day Camp at the Princess for kids 6 through 12 this summer will include activities like Lagoon fishing, mini golf and swimming.

This summer, kids 6-12 will have the opportunity to enjoy day camp at the Princess. The brand new luxury camp experience at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ …

Pac-12 Baseball Tournament swings back into Scottsdale Stadium

Nine teams will compete May 21-25, starting with round-robin pool play Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Three games will take place each day. The three pool winners will advance to the Friday …

Kentucky Derby brings parties to the Valley

Catch the fun of the Kentucky Derby at one of seven derby parties throughout the Valley.

May 4 marks the 150th running of the renowned Kentucky Derby, and in turn a little of the horse racing fun to the entire country, including the Phoenix area. At its core, the event is one of the …

Enjoy sunset serenades at the Scottsdale Quarter

Scottsdale Quarter is hosting its sunset serenades music program every Saturday in May.

As the warmer weather rolls in, Scottsdale Quarter, 15279 N Scottsdale Road, invites guests to take advantage of the last few weeks of spring, with live music in the perfect outdoor setting. …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Lloyd E. Schill

Lloyd, age 92, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, after a long illness. Lloyd was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 24, 1931. He graduated …

Doris Louise Boneham Engle

In Loving Memory of Doris Louise Boneham Engle, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at The Colonnade Assisted …

Suzanne Carol May

Suzanne passed away on April 30, 2024 after suffering a stroke as a complication of heart valve surgery 5 months earlier. Her loving husband of 56 years, John May, was by her side as she left her …

Robert (Bob) Fredrick Rosenthal

Robert (Bob), 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 after suffering complications from dementia. He and his family moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona in 1976, and loved the desert community and …

Doris Cruger Dale

Doris Dale of Fountain Hills, Arizona died on April 8, at the age of 96. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 22, 1927, the daughter of Anna Wipperfurth and Victor Cruger. She attended Holy …

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Berkshire's profit plunges 64% on portfolio holdings as Buffett sells Apple

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway's first quarter profits plummeted along with the paper value of its investments, but the company said Saturday that most of the businesses it owns outright …

Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) — A student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon, authorities said Saturday. The …

Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute

Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements after the latest round of negotiations with the …

AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave

South and Southeast Asian countries have been coping with a weekslong heat wave rendering record high temperatures that have posed a severe health risk. Umbrellas to shield against blazing …

Investing guru Warren Buffett draws thousands, but Charlie Munger's zingers will be missed

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tens of thousands of investors are expected to once again descend on an Omaha, Nebraska, arena Saturday to vacuum up tidbits of wisdom from billionaire Warren Buffett. But a key …

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World

Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list

Russian state media say Moscow has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on its wanted list, citing the interior ministry's database. The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Gen. Oleksandr …

Drone footage shows Ukrainian village battered to ruins as residents flee Russian advance

Drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows the devastation inflicted on the Ukranian village of Ocheretyne. It has been a target for Russian forces as they continue to advance in the …

The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations food agency warned Sudan’s warring parties Friday that there is a serious risk of widespread starvation and death in Darfur and elsewhere in Sudan if they …

Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah aimed at …

United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages

United Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy. The action marked the final major repeal of a …

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Entertainment
A fan dances while waiting for the start of Madonna's last show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Rio de Janeiro set for Madonna’s massive Copacabana beach concert that will be her biggest ever

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Madonna will give a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning its vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor. It comes after Rio de Janeiro spent the …
FILE - PJ Morton performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, April 26, 2019, in New Orleans. Morton comes home with a new album and memoir dropping soon amid a Saturday afternoon performance May 4, 2024, at the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival, which nears the end of an eight-day run. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

New Orleans' own PJ Morton returns home to Jazz Fest with new music

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer PJ Morton comes home with a new album and memoir dropping soon amid a Saturday afternoon performance at the New Orleans Jazz …
Author LaDarrion Williams poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to promote his book &quot;Blood at the Root.&quot; (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series

It all began with a post on Twitter. It was 2020 during the height of the pandemic and LaDarrion Williams was thinking about the lack of diversity in the fantasy genre. He proposed: “What if Harry …
This image provided by FOX News Media shows an anchor Bill Hemmer shooting a scene from &ldquo;Battle for the Arctic with Bill Hemmer.&rdquo; (FOX News Media via AP)

Fox News' Bill Hemmer heads north — way north — for look at U.S. military preparedness

Fox News' Bill Hemmer went on a road trip, but it was far from a beach vacation. The news anchor headed to the Arctic Circle for a documentary, “Battle for the Arctic,” that talks about U.S. …
Jessica Pratt poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, Friday, April 26, 2024, to promote the album &ldquo;Here in the Pitch.&quot; (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound

When Jessica Pratt released her debut self-titled album in 2011, the singer-songwriter was critically praised for her austere guitar and hypnotic voice. She says it had virually no post-production. …

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