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Phoenix Art Museum expands collection with 'Repellent Fence’

Artist collective Postcommodity’s work will go on display to expand the Phoenix Art Museum’s collection.
Wildfire

Siphon Fire near Apache Junction 65% contained

The Siphon Fire in the Superstition Wilderness northeast of Apache Junction has burned 15,527 acres with 65% containment, the U.S. Forest Service said Thursday. The Siphon Fire is a human-caused …

Supreme Court justices have a job for life. But some left the court to make their lasting mark

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the summer of 1941, James F. Byrnes became a Supreme Court justice. Little over a year later, he had had enough and left the court to take a key role in planning the nation's …

Voters view Harris more favorably as she settles into role atop Democratic ticket: AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds voters view Vice President Kamala Harris slightly more favorably than they did in July, just after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. The survey from The Associated …
Arizona Election 2024

Mayes says candidates can use campaign funds for child care while seeking office

PHOENIX — The way Kris Mayes sees it, the burden of child care falls more often on women and may discourage them from running So the attorney general is now advising candidates they are free to …
Development

Aldi planned near 19th Avenue, Bell Road in north Phoenix

An Aldi grocery store is planned near 19th Avenue and Bell Road in Phoenix, according to a site plan for the Bell 17 Business Center development. It would be the grocery chain’s third …
CRIME

Glendale woman sentenced for airport assault

Ma’Kiah Cherae Coleman, 20, of Glendale was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Douglas L. Rayes to four months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release for …
development

Chandler Council approves restaurant, drive-thru

After some minor changes by developers, the Chandler City Council unanimously approved the preliminary development plan Sept. 12 for a restaurant and drive-thru in north Chandler. There was no …
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Surprise repeals rule banning criticism at meetings

Speakers will now be able to legally criticize the Surprise City Council and its government officials during city council meetings.
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

Mesa police ID man killed in weekend shooting

Charles McClellan has been identified as the man shot to death Sunday night at a home in the 4700 block of East Elmwood, Mesa police said. The 41-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after …

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Howard Epstein

Epstein: 21,682. What does it mean and why should you care?

21,682*. What if I told you 21,682 people across Arizona have something in common? Shared geography, a unique hobby or perhaps the same middle name? No, nothing quite so fun. What creates a …

Ferkaluk: Stand up for Arizona seniors and support Medicare Advantage

Like many Americans, Arizona seniors are being squeezed by high prices from the grocery store to the gas pump. Meanwhile, the cost of health care just keeps going up. That’s why Medicare …

Bottorf: Culture of elitism in north Peoria

I have noticed a disturbing trend up here in the paradise of north Peoria. Like many, I came to north Peoria from somewhere else. In my case, I came from a state that severely mismanaged tax …

Shaw: Lesko is no Clint Hickman; vote Sandoval in November

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, a small group of Republicans in Maricopa County and elsewhere stopped Trump from becoming a dictator — they might not be able to do it again. We must …
Martha Kortiak Mert

Mert: It’s College Savings Month — what are you waiting for?

As the cost of college goes up, many families feel overwhelmed at the thought of affording higher education. But there’s no better time than College Savings Month to take charge of the future. …
Entertainment
Maisy Stella poses for a portrait to promote her film "My Old Ass" during the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

'A star is born': Actor Maisy Stella breaks through in the Sundance hit 'My Old Ass'

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — "Who’s that girl?” was a common refrain from Sundance Film Festival goers walking out of “ My Old Ass ” in January. The comedic and heartfelt coming of-age-film, …
FILE - Actor Zachary Quinto poses for a portrait on Friday, March 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Zachary Quinto steps into some giant-sized doctor's shoes in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds'

NEW YORK (AP) — There's a great moment in the first episode of the new NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” when it becomes very clear that we're not dealing with a typical TV doctor. …
Decades into one of the most consistent careers in contemporary country music, and you'd think Keith Urban has this whole album thing worked out. But his 11th studio album, “High," out Friday, was no walk in the park. (Sept. 19)

Keith Urban says 'High' is about order and chaos, with songs about love, life and his late father

NEW YORK (AP) — Decades into one of the most consistent careers in contemporary country music, and you'd think Keith Urban has this whole album thing worked out. But his 11th studio album, …
This image released by Disney+ shows Kathryn Hahn, as Agatha Harkness, in Marvel Television's "Agatha All Along." (Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel-Disney+ via AP)

‘Agatha All Along’ sets Kathryn Hahn’s beguiling witch on a new quest — with a catchy new song

As she reprises her role as the witch everyone loves to hate, Kathryn Hahn says it “makes total sense” she's continuing the story. The “Agatha All Along” star, who first introduced Agatha …
This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Miles Teller, left, and J.K. Simmons in a scene from "Whiplash." (Daniel McFadden/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

Q&A: Damien Chazelle, Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons on ‘Whiplash’ returning to theaters after 10 years

Ten years after “ Whiplash ” took the film world by storm, Damien Chazelle’s breakthrough feature is returning to theaters nationwide Friday. In 2014, “Whiplash" was the ultimate indie …
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Local sports

A pair of Big 12 openers match 3-0 teams with newcomer Utah at Oklahoma State, and K-State at BYU

There are two Big 12 Conference openers this weekend matching 3-0 teams. League newcomer No. 12 Utah plays Saturday at No. 14 Oklahoma State, and No. 13 Kansas State is at BYU late Saturday night. …

Brewers take on the Diamondbacks in first of 4-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin a four-game series.

Diamondbacks avoid Rockies sweep

DENVER (AP) — Corbin Carroll hit two home runs for his third multi-homer game of the year, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high 11 and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4 …
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National sports
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba says “there’s no animosity” toward the organization following an offseason in which his name was prominently mentioned in trade rumors. Trouba spoke …
Radko Gudas has been named the first captain of the Anaheim Ducks since Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement two seasons ago. Gudas joined Anaheim a year ago as a free agent. The 34-year-old Czech defenseman …
Falcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a …
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Valley business

Semiconductor company relocating to Scottsdale

ASM a company that manufactures machines that make semiconductor chips is investing $400 million to relocate its North American headquarters to Scottsdale.

ASM, a Netherlands-based company that makes machines that make semiconductor chips, took another step toward moving its North American headquarters to Scottsdale. The Scottsdale City Council …

Arizona Medical Spa expands to Arcadia in October

The interior of a Derma Health Skin & Laser location. A new location is opening in Arcadia this October.

A local medical spa in Arizona is expanding to Arcadia as principals prepare to open a fifth location this October. Derma Health Skin & Laser, which has been locally owned and operated since …

HonorHealth to invest $250M over 15 years in former Steward health care facilities

HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte shared more about the group's recent acquisition of Steward's East Valley facilities.

HonorHealth has assumed operations of Steward Health Care’s facilities in the East Valley as of Sept. 11, and according to its CEO, there will be roughly $250 million invested into these facilities to incorporate them into the HonorHealth system.

National insurance marketing org opens Scottsdale office

The lounge at the Brokers Alliance office in Scottsdale.

One of the largest insurance marketing organizations in the country is opening a new office in the Scottsdale Quarter. Brokers Alliance is opening a 2,000-square-foot office at 15169 N. …

Neighbors

Meet Peter – Fun loving boy looking to get hands-on with forever family

Meet Peter, a smart and fun-loving boy who isn’t afraid to get dirty! Whether it’s creating abstract art using water balloons and drip techniques or tending to his radishes in his garden, Peter likes to be fully involved in every activity.

Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash set for Oct. 5

The Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash is scheduled Oct. 5.

The Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort, 7555 N. Pima Rd., in Scottsdale. The 3.1-mile family-friendly …

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 …

Things to do

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform a free concert at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Sept.22

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform the next concert in the “Arts at the Rocks” performing arts series at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. The …

Arizona’s first Tianyu Lights Festival coming to Glendale

The Tianyu Lights Festival, a nighttime walk-through experience that combines nature and art through light effects, is coming to Glendale.

Scottsdale Philharmonic Kicks off with Tchaikovsky’s Italian Masterpiece

The Scottsdale Philharmonic has released dates of this season’s concerts.

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will kick off its 2024-25 season on Sunday, Oct. 13 with Tchaikovsky’s Italian Masterpiece. Other concerts This season include: • Nov. 17 — The …

‘Billy Moore Days’ coming to Avondale to salute city founder

Head to the Southwest Valley for an annual celebration to honor a city founder.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Gerald D Sohn

Gerald “Jerry” Dennis Sohn, 91. Born July 24, 1933, and welcomed into Heaven on September 12, 2024,

Sherrill Gordon Box

Sherrill Gordon Box April 20, 1948 – August 2024 Age 76 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sherrill Gordon Box, who left us in August 2024 at her home in Sun City …

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 …
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Nation

Jurors watch video of EMTs failing to treat Tyre Nichols after he was beaten

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two emergency medical technicians just stood around for minutes, providing no medical aid to a seriously injured Tyre Nichols who was slumped on the ground after being kicked …

Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use

Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada. That's because they can collapse, posing fall and injury risks. …

South Dakota court suspends law license of former attorney general after fatal accident

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has ordered a six-month suspension of former state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg's law license, citing actions he took after a deadly accident …

Two Georgia deaths are tied to abortion restrictions. Experts say abortion pills they took are safe

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak about abortion Friday in Georgia, where two women’s deaths have been tied to a state law that mostly bans the procedure after roughly six …

Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena

BOSTON (AP) — Members of a U.S. Senate committee looking into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care adopted two resolutions Thursday designed to hold CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt — one for …
World

A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people. Researchers analyzed genetic material gathered from the Chinese …

A charred transformer on a Kyiv square makes for an unusual Ukraine war exhibit

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A charred transformer from one of Ukraine’s badly damaged power plants has come to a square in Kyiv's city center — a stark reminder of the scale of destruction caused by …

Sweden charges a woman with war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish authorities on Thursday charged a 52-year-old woman associated with the Islamic State group with genocide, crimes against humanity and serious war crimes against …

Denmark's Queen Margrethe who abdicated earlier this year has been hospitalized

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who stunningly abdicated earlier this year, has been admitted to a hospital after falling in her home, Danish media said Thursday, adding …

Hezbollah fires new volley at Israel as fears of greater war mount after electronic devices bombing

A new Hezbollah volley into northern Israel signals the group is keeping up its drumbeat of exchanges with the Israeli military. Lebanon was still reeling from this week's unprecedented mass bombings …