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COUNTY ATTORNEY

Grand jury indicts man suspected of thefts from Target, Lowe’s, other stores

A 30-year-old man has been indicted on 44 counts of organized retail theft from Target, Ulta Beauty, Lowe’s and The Home Depot. Hector Manuel Romero is accused taking items from the stores …
INVESTIGATION

Hit-and-run suspect found, no arrest made: Phoenix PD

Phoenix police interviewed the suspect Saturday in a fatal hit-and-run collision but made no arrest, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 1:50 a.m. Oct. 12 near 23 rd and Northern …
Health care

Shortages, inadequate care leave patients with serious mental illness in metro Phoenix at risk

Jane Jepson remembers when her son, Nick, first came back home in 2017. He was working as a bellman, traveling across the country, from Alaska to Virginia. “He was so excited,” …
PRISON SENTENCE

Man gets 20 years for attack on 70-year-old woman: Maricopa County Attorney

A 31-year-old man has been sent to prison for 20 years for attempting to sexually assault a 70-year-old woman and then sexually abusing her, authorities said. In July, Brian Kibiwot Chuchuney …
VALLEY TRAVEL

Paving work restricts I-10 traffic Saturday, Sunday

PHOENIX – Eastbound Interstate 10 is closed between State Route 143 and Ray Road for paving and sign work, which will take place until early Monday morning, state transportation officials said. …
COLLEGE FOOTBALL

ASU knocks off No. 16 Utah 27-19

Cam Skattebo ran for 158 yards and two touchdowns and Arizona State spoiled Utah quarterback Cameron Rising’s return with a 27-19 victory over the 16th-ranked Utes. The Sun Devils lost quarterback …

Texas man held in Las Vegas in deadly 2020 Nevada-Arizona shooting rampage pleads guilty

One of three people jailed in Las Vegas following a deadly Nevada and Arizona shooting rampage in Thanksgiving 2020 has pleaded guilty ahead of trial. His lawyer and a prosecutor say Christopher …
local government

Chandler Council agendas: Road projects, budget kickoff, more

One of the many items the Chandler City Council is intended to address fast growth in the southeastern-most part of the city. A nearly $10 million contract for widening and other improvements to …
public safety

Cyclist attacks 80-year-old man, Paradise Valley police deliver justice

An 80-year-old Phoenix resident is recovering from a road rage incident that left him in significant pain and with thousands of dollars in damage to his automobile.
ARIZONA LOTTERY

Peoria Powerball ticket worth $150K

There was one Powerball winner for Wednesday’s drawing, and the ticket was purchased in Peoria, Arizona Lottery officials said. The $50,000 winner included a Plus Powerplay, making it …

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J. Mark Powell

Powell: Holy Cow History — Yetta Bronstein, the candidate who never existed

It’s time to pick a president again. In a few weeks, we’ll know who’ll be moving into the White House next year. (Then again, as crazy as 2024 has been, we may not.) Sixty …

Potter: Arizona needs modern health care laws

Carolyn Copeland tried to put a unique spin on her anti-choice, no on Proposition 139 letter, but it was completely nonsensical. No dentist would attempt performing abortions. There will be …

Dubbs: The economy wouldn’t be better under Trump

To all those who are voting for Trump because you think the economy will be better than under Harris, I ask you to look into the comments of many prominent economists. The consensus is that if …
Maria Wojtczak

Wojtczak: Does ADHD make learning to drive harder for teens?

Research shows that drivers with ADHD are 62% more likely to be in a vehicle collision the first month after receiving their license than a typical beginner. They are also 37% more likely to …
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Yee: Help children be savers, not spenders, on National Savings Day

National reports indicate your child’s saving and spending habits are established at an early age. In honor of National Savings Day, Oct. 12, and as chair of the state’s first-ever …

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Entertainment
This image released by NBC shows cast member Bowen Yang, from left, host Ariana Grande, and musical guest Stevie Nicks during promos for the upcoming "Saturday Night Live" broadcast in New York on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via AP)

Ariana Grande hosts 'SNL' for the first time since the last female presidential nominee

Ariana Grande took the New York 30 Rock stage at “Saturday Night Live” for the third time as host and found herself in familiar circumstances. “The last time I hosted was in 2016, and we …
The 3rd annual Desert Foothills Book Festival is set for Oct. 19 at Scottsdale’s Holland Community Center.

Desert Foothills Book Festival returns to Scottsdale’s Holland Community Center

The 3rd annual Desert Foothills Book Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale. Attendees of this free …
FILE - Designer Kim Jones acknowledges the applause of the audience at the end of the Fendi Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture fashion collection presented on Jan. 27, 2021 in Paris. British designer Kim Jones is stepping down from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, parent group LVMH announced. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

Kim Jones steps down as artistic director at Fendi to concentrate on his role at Dior Men's

British designer Kim Jones is stepping down from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, parent group LVMH announced. Jones succeeded the late Karl Lagerfeld in designing …
Harvey Weinstein appears in criminal court in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (Jeenah Moon/Pool Photo via AP)

NY prosecutors want to combine Harvey Weinstein’s criminal cases into a single trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are asking a Manhattan judge to consolidate the two sex crime cases that Harvey Weinstein faces in New York into a single trial this year — a move that the disgraced …
FILE - In this photo provided by the Capitola Police Department, Theobald "Theo" Lengyel is taken into custody in Capitola, Calif., Jan. 2, 2024. (Capitola Police Department via AP, File)

Jury finds ex-member of rock band Mr. Bungle guilty of killing his girlfriend

A founding member of the experimental rock band Mr. Bungle has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of his girlfriend after prosecutors in California found an audio file the victim …

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The 49ers fined $100,000 by the NFL after Dre Greenlaw shoved an opponent on the sideline

The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle. Niners cornerback Charvarius Ward was engaged near the sideline with Cardinals …

Packers' Doubs says he needs to communicate better as he discusses suspension for 1st time

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs acknowledged he needed to communicate better but otherwise didn’t go into specifics regarding his absence from two practices last week that led to his …

Basketball Hall of Fame to induct 13-member class led by Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will induct its 13-member class of 2024 on Sunday. Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups are among the players who will be enshrined in the museum in …

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Emirates Team New Zealand has opened up a 3-0 lead over INEOS Britannia in the first-to-seven wins finals of the 37th America’s Cup. Britain was hit with a 75-meter penalty for not keeping clear …
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is listed as active for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The two-time Pro Bowler had missed the past four games with …
Avery Johnson rebounded from throwing a late interception by finding Jayce Brown for a 50-yard touchdown with 2:14 remaining as No. 18 Kansas State escaped with a 31-28 win over Colorado. The …

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Valley business

Heard to reopen 66-year-old museum shop after renovations

The Heard Museum’s shop, open since 1958, helps generate $46 million in economic impact annually throughout Indian Country.

The Heard Museum’s renovated shop is set to reopen for visitors.

Phoenix marketing agency to host Business Quinceañera

A stiletto art and fashion show returns to celebrate Torres Multicultural’s 15th anniversary with a Business Quinceañera.

Apartment plan to replace Earnhardt dealership advanced in Chandler

Chandler Planning and Zoning Commissioner Sherri Koshiol asks questions during the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. The commission advanced plans for a 420-unit apartment complex to be built on a North Arizona Avenue site soon to be vacated when Earnhardt Auto Centers moves its Chevrolet dealership to Queen Creek.

A longtime car dealership is moving out of north-Central Chandler — and it could be replaced by more than 400 apartments. Earnhardt Chevrolet, which opened its Arizona Avenue / Warner Road …

Corso Italia opens Scottsdale location

Corso Italia is celebrating its new Scottsdale with a grand opening Oct. 7.

Corso Italia’s newest location, 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. in Scottsdale, is celebrating it’s grand opening from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Guests will enjoy complimentary culinary …

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Neighbors

Sisso trees still coming down in Arcadia at Silverleaf

More Sissoo trees are coming down in the Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood, seemingly squelching hopes for a quick resolution to the legal battle over the trees.

The legal battle of the Sissoo trees in the upscale Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood appears to have entered a new theater of combat - seemingly ending one side’s hopes of ending the …

Scottsdale and Girl Scouts hold patch design contest

The City of Scottsdale and the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council are holding a contest to design their latest patch.

The City of Scottsdale is seeking artists in grades K-12 to help design the patch for the Scottsdale Patch program, a collaboration between the city and Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. …

Chandler-based pitcher living baseball dreams with Savannah Bananas

Austin Krzeminski played four years of Minor League Baseball and finds himself today playing in sold-out Major League Baseball stadiums with the Savannah Bananas.

The dream is the same for any young baseball player – to make it to the big leagues. Few do. But even fewer reach the next best thing.

Late Seton Catholic alum to be honored Friday

The late James Terrill, who was killed in work accident in Wisconsin in May at age 27, was a Seton Catholic Prep alum. His memory will be honored at Friday night’s Seton football game against Independence.

James Terrill’s memory will be honored Friday in Chandler in the same Eubanks Stadium where he made many plays for his high school football team. Terrill, a 2015 Seton Catholic Prep …

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Things to do

Art works honor national coming out day

Artist Christopher Bayne is showcasing five original works about the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals at the one-n-ten event at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 11.

Spectrum Medical Care Center will unveil The Art of Good Health Augmented Reality Art Experience, a collection of five original works by artist Christoper Bayne, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, …

Arizona Opera to take upcoming shows ‘beyond downtown’

A look at “The Tell-Tale Heart,” which opens Oct. 25.

Arizona Opera is looking to introduce opera to new audiences by bringing live performances to unexpected venues across the state.

Last chance to see Tony-nominated ‘The Minutes’ at Tempe theater

CJ Mascarelli stars as “Mr. Carp” in “The Minutes,” which shows at Tempe Center for the Arts through Oct. 12.

Only four chances are left to see the 2022 Tony Award-nominated “The Minutes” in Tempe this week.

The Arts at Ascension presents the third annual sing-along of Handel’s Messiah

Singers of all skill level are welcome to participate in the Arts at Ascension’s sing-along of Handel’s Messiah.

The Arts at Ascension is presenting the third annual sing-along of Handel’s Messiah at the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Mary E. (Heintz) Tobin

Mary E. (Heintz) Tobin passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at age 94. Marilyn retired to Sun City Arizona where she enjoyed 40 years of living in the sun. Marilyn did a great deal of traveling …

William Jerome Curley

William Jerome Curley, Sun City West, AZ, son of parents Harry Jerome and Jane Francis Curley and brother of Harry Jerome and Jane Marie (Curley) O’Brien. In addition to four nieces and one nephew, …

Sophie "Sue" A. Schutz

Sophie “Sue” Schutz (nee Ostapa) died on September 30, 2024, at age 100 years and six months. She was born in 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived there until her mid-20s. Her parents were …

Robert M Garrett

Robert (Bob) M. Garrett (88) died at home September 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna, of Sun City West, Arizona, five children, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. …

James Edward Jennings

Lovingly known as Jim, 92 years old, peacefully passed on September 3rd. Jim was born on March 21, 1932 in Dover, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Patricia (Lorenz) …

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Nation

Middle East latest: Iran indirectly threatens US forces against operating in Israel

Iran’s foreign minister has indirectly threatened U.S. forces potentially operating in Israel. The comments came in a post Sunday on the social platform X long associated with Foreign Minister …

Prison operator under federal scrutiny spent millions settling Tennessee mistreatment claims

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The leading private prison company in the U.S. has spent more than $4.4 million to settle dozens of complaints alleging mistreatment — including at least 22 inmate deaths …

In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster at landing pad

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday on its boldest test flight yet, catching the returning booster back at the pad with mechanical arms. Towering almost 400 feet (121 meters), …

Historic ocean liner could soon become the world's largest artificial reef

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the …

Mud, beer and cash: Annual wife-carrying championship attracts competitive couples to Maine

NEWRY, Maine (AP) — An annual event involving dirt, beer and cash once again drew dozens of eager competitors to a ski resort in Maine on Saturday. More than 30 couples competed in the North …

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World

North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday it put its front-line army units ready to launch strikes on South Korea, ramping up pressure on its rival that it said flew drones over the capital …

Ukraine’s human rights envoy urges response to alleged killings of Ukrainian POWs in Kursk

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman urged international organizations Sunday to respond to a claim that several Ukrainian prisoners of war were executed in Russia’s Kursk …

Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas militants. If implemented, the plan could trap without …

Indian politician known for his close ties with Bollywood is killed in Mumbai

NEW DELHI (AP) — A senior politician in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, who was also known for his close ties with Bollywood has been shot dead weeks before a key state election. Baba …

Israeli strike on Gaza kills a family of 8

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike on the central Gaza Strip has killed a family of eight, Palestinian medical officials said Sunday, as Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants …

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