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Elections 2024

Nov. 5 election canceled for Superstition Fire and Medical District, other boards

Canceling the Nov. 5 elections for various school and special taxing districts where the number of candidates equals or is fewer than the number of positions — including the Superstition Fire …
'INCREDIBLE SADNESS'

Phoenix police officer dies days after being shot

PHOENIX - One of two Phoenix police officers shot earlier this week in the line of duty has died from his injuries, authorities said Friday night. Officer Zane Coolidge, a five-year veteran of …

Cowabunga! New England town celebrates being the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The city where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were conceived has largely been overlooked during the crime-fighting quartet's meteoric rise. But a new museum exhibit hopes to change that. The …
Legal

Mayes, Hobbs poised for battle over opioid settlement spending

PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes is weighing a new legal fight with Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Legislature over how they are spending money the state got from an opioid settlement. …
Debate

Nez seeks improved infrastructure, better access to health care in CD2

Jonathan Nez plans to hit the ground running. Nez, the former president of the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, is a Democrat who “secured funds to construct new health care facilities …
UPDATE

Phoenix police identify officers shot, 1 remains in critical condition

The two Phoenix police officers who were shot in the line of duty Tuesday night have been identified as Zane Coolidge and Matthew Haney. Coolidge, who remains in critical condition, is a …
TRANSPORTATION

Busy work weekend on Valley freeways

Improvement projects will require closing roads and restricting lanes along several Valley freeways this weekend. State transportation officials said drivers should prepare for delays and …
FRIDAY DRAWING

West Valley ticket buyers win $50K in Mega Millions as jackpot soars to $740M

The estimated jackpot for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing is $740 million, the seventh-highest in the games history, Arizona Lottery officials said. The estimated cash value is $366.3 …
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Surprise residents blast council, mayor over speaker's arrest

It took about a week to go viral, but the Aug. 20 arrest of Surprise resident Rebekah Massie finally spread across the world online and on national news networks.
Parks and Rec

South Mountain Speedway could be demolished, families fight for a place for kids to race

A racetrack where children race small cars in south Phoenix is in jeopardy of being demolished. Some families with young racers are looking for a way to keep it open. The South Mountain Speedway …

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Rob Okun

Okun: The 50-year-old ‘new’ masculinity

Since the presidential campaign shake-up in July, the national conversation about manhood is abuzz with talk of a “new” masculinity, embodied by good, decent men like Tim Walz …

Eisen: Nurturing resilience — a teacher’s perspective on addressing current events

As a U.S. history teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy, I am increasingly concerned about the impact of the 24-hour news reporting of local, national and global events on young minds. In this age …

Speak Up: Arizona group sues 15 county recorders over voter registration

Unhappy with the response it got to its queries, an Arizona group that has claimed election irregularity in the state is now suing all 15 county recorders, accusing them of failing to do their jobs to ensure only citizens are voting.
Peoria Unified Superintendent KC Somers.

Somers: Peoria Unified making campuses more secure to prevent shootings

We recognize that yesterday was an incredibly difficult day as we mourned the lives lost in a tragic school shooting in Winder, Georgia.

Green: No more Biden; more Kelly!

One of the biggest developments of our state in the past few years is the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. campus in north Phoenix that will be home to thousands of jobs and supply our country …

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Entertainment
Jharrel Jerome, left, the star of "Unstoppable," and the film's subject Anthony Robles pose together during the Toronto International Film Festival, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double

TORONTO (AP) — A few hours before the film about his life, “Unstoppable,” was to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Anthony Robles, sitting alongside the actor who plays him, …
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ariana Granda as Glinda in the film "Wicked." (Universal Pictures via AP)

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips

NEW YORK (AP) — “Musical” has been a dirty word lately in Hollywood marketing, but “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu isn’t having it. Of course, there’s no running from the term when …
Aaron Pierre, a cast member in the film "Rebel Ridge," poses for a portrait, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Aaron Pierre wanted to act, he wanted to be the fastest man in the world. Growing up in West Croydon in London, Pierre was drawn to track and field. He thought gold …

'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement

NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Kingsolver, this year's recipient of a National Book Award medal for literary achievement, remembers well the years she couldn't imagine receiving such honors. “I just …
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey, before the premiere of “Nutcrackers” at Roy Thomson Hall during the Toronto International Film Festival, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening night of Toronto Film Festival

TORONTO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted an opening night screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, chanting “Stop the genocide!" during opening remarks. At the …

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LOCALIZE IT: How will direct pay for athletes impact collegiate sports programs and school finances?

EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: College sports are on the cusp of becoming even more professionalized in the wake of a groundbreaking antitrust settlement allowing schools to share with their athletes a …

Astros host the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

Seattle hosts Phoenix after Diggins-Smith's 21-point showing

Seattle plays the Phoenix Mercury after Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 21 points in the Seattle Storm's 77-70 loss to the New York Liberty. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season. …

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A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. Murray made a …
Quinn Ewers threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, leading No. 3 Texas to a 31-12 win over No. 10 Michigan. The Longhorns moved the ball at will through the air and on the ground against the …
The Mets’ Jeff McNeil fractured his right wrist when hit by a pitch and will miss the rest of the regular season. McNeil was struck on a protective guard covering the wrist by a 74.3 mph curveball …

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Valley business

ASU maintains its role as an ‘economic engine’ in Tempe

As students head back to class at ASU, the university remains a major contributor to the local economy.

Arizona State University continues to be a major driver of Tempe’s economy according to local experts, with its impact going beyond just the tens of thousands of students spending and working in the city.

Taquitos chain closes shops in Chandler, Gilbert after 1 year

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has closed its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler at about the same time its Gilbert location closed its doors. Both opened in the summer of 2023.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has closed its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler at about the same time its Gilbert location closed its doors. Both opened in the summer of 2023. The Chandler …

Ariat celebrates grand opening

Shoppers can enjoy refreshments and mocktails as part of Ariat’s Scottsdale Quarter location celebrates its grand opening Aug. 25.

Ariat clothing store in the Scottsdale Quarter, 15279 N. Scottsdale Road, suite B105, is celebrating it’s grand opening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25. Refreshments and mocktails will be …

Nordstrom Rack store headed to West Valley city

Fashion retailer Nordstrom announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Surprise in fall 2025.

Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Surprise in fall 2025.

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Neighbors

Meet Jessica – Nurturing teen ready for forever family

Jessica

Jessica is a loving and nurturing teen who loves to help others. Whether it’s teaching people new games, helping others with homework, or doing chores around the house Jessica likes to be a …

Scottsdale diversity champions sought

Scottsdale nonprofit Community Celebrating Diversity is seeking nominations for its annual Diversity Champions Awards. The selected nominees will be honored at the annual Scottsdale Celebrates MLK Jr. community dinner event, which will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the field house at Scottsdale Stadium.

Scottsdale nonprofit Community Celebrating Diversity is seeking nominations for its annual diversity champions awards. Each Diversity Champion Award recipient will be a person who has greatly …

Local organist plays at Scottsdale Church

Dr. Jeremy Peterman will perform an organ recital Sept. 20 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale.

Dr. Jeremy Peterman, organist and handbell choir director at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 Bell Road, in Scottsdale, will present an organ recital at the church at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 …

Fiesta Bowl Charities donates $1.25 million to teachers

Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities is accepting applications from teachers across the state for a $2,500 to use in classrooms.

The Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program returns this fall to deliver $1.25 million straight into Arizona classrooms. Five hundred teachers will receive $2,500 each for …

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Things to do

D-backs’ prospect Lawlar iffy on Arizona Fall League action

Diamondbacks' prospect Jordan Lawlar rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the A’s during Spring Training in Mesa on Feb. 26, 2024.

The Arizona Fall League on Wednesday announced its team schedules for the new season starting next month, but don’t expect to see the Diamondbacks’ top prospect at a stadium near you.

Chief Keef reschedules Phoenix tour date

Chief Keef arrives at the BET Awards on June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

A Phoenix stop is among the rescheduled dates for rapper Chief Keef’s upcoming A Lil Tour.

Flute choir to perform 2 free shows in Peoria

The Central Arizona Flute Ensemble, or CAFE, will perform two free concerts Oct. 5-6 in Peoria.

Central Arizona Flute Ensemble will perform two shows of “CAFE Odyssey: A Musical Adventure” in the West Valley in October.

Spanish folk metal legends Mägo de Oz on way to Phoenix

Mägo de Oz will bring their Feliz No Cumpleaños Tour to downtown Phoenix on Oct. 22.

Mägo de Oz, the Spanish folk metal band known for fusing heavy metal with Celtic and Spanish folk influences, will bring their tour to downtown Phoenix.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Timothy B Reasoner

Timothy Reasoner passed away on August 13th, 2024 at the age of 77. His death was due to heart failure rising from his time in Vietnam and exposure to agent orange. Tim wore many hats and loved …

Timothy B Reasoner

Timothy Reasoner passed away on August 13th, 2024 at the age of 77. His death was due to heart failure rising from his time in Vietnam and exposure to agent orange. Tim wore many hats and loved …

Mary Nasca

Mary Angela Ambrose Nasca passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer on August 11, 2024 at her home in Sun City West, Arizona. Mary was born on March 24, 1951 in Dunkirk, New York to …

Charlene Clauser Young

Charlene Clauser Young 1937 – 2024 Sun City, Arizona Charlene Clauser Young, 86 of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was born October 16, 1937, in …

Jennifer Ellen (Kassube) Scherf

Jennifer passed away August 29, 2024, after a brief illness. She was a member of Saint Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, Arizona. Jenny was born on November 7, 1942, in Washington, D.C. …

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Nation

Environment solution: New metals refinery for nickel and cobalt opens in Ohio

In a step forward for efforts to acquire the metals crucial to addressing climate change, on Monday a new plant that can extract nickel and cobalt from scrap material opens in Fairfield, Ohio. The …

Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram trucks to fix software bug that can disable stability control

Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickups worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control. The recall covers certain trucks from the 2019 and 2021 …

Maui's toxic debris could fill 5 football fields 5 stories deep. Where will it end up?

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hinano Rodrigues remembers being 4 or 5 years old, carrying a bucket across a highway to the ocean in the Maui community where he still lives. At dawn, he would accompany …

Georgia school shooting suspect was troubled by a broken family, taunting at school, his father said

It was just the two of them, the teenager and his father, since an eviction a year earlier ended with the boy’s parents parting ways in a separation that fractured the entire family. That’s …

Tennis attire is everywhere. Credit the pandemic, social media and pickleball

While tennis fans savor the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of viewers have watched the tournament as a source of fashion inspiration. It may have escaped people who don’t pay attention to …

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World

Brazil's X ban drives outraged Bolsonaro supporters to rally for 'free speech'

SAO PAULO (AP) — Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began flooding Sao Paulo’s main boulevard for an Independence Day rally Saturday, buoyed by the government's blocking of …

US believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, AP sources say

The United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine. That word comes from two people familiar with the matter. …

Pride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protection

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A Pride march on Saturday in Serbia's capital pressed for the demand that the populist government improve the rights of the LGBTQ+ community who often face harassment and …

Venezuela revokes Brazil's custody of diplomatic mission housing six Maduro opponents

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's government has revoked permission for Brazil to serve as custodian of Argentina's diplomatic missions in the country, alleging several anti-government …

UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to rest relations after Brexit tensions

DUBLIN (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ireland Saturday to meet his Irish counterpart, in what is being billed as an attempt to reset relations between the two countries after …

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