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Arizona Supreme Court rejects GOP attempt to block Hobbs' orders on registration, polling places
Evacuations
Evacuations ordered for Siphon Wildfire near Superstition Wilderness Area
ANIMAL CARE
Maricopa County pushes for a surge in September dog adoptions
public safety

Crashes on Carefree Highway this year could set record

Residents in north Peoria are well aware that motorists cruise at high speeds on State Route 74, the main gateway into Lake Pleasant, one of the city’s top attractions, especially during the summer.
FOODIE

Bao, dumpling, noodles festival to make yummy return to Peoria

The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival, with the Nom Nom Noodles Festival, will return for a sixth year.
ADOT

Arizona’s Loop 303 project makes finals for national honor

The Arizona Department of Transportation project that built Loop 303 interchanges at 43rd and 51st avenues near Interstate 17 has been named a top 12 finalist in the 2024 America’s …
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October events to benefit Valley single mothers group

Iris Ortega was no stranger to relying on government help. As a kid, Ortega, a Phoenix resident, remembers when her and her siblings would comb her apartment complex looking for two shiny …
FAMILIES

Phoenix dance studio to host Halloween costume sale, fall festival

Bender Performing Arts, in Phoenix, has a couple upcoming events for fall.
Development

Phoenix approves 75-acre housing development next to Hurricane Harbor in north Phoenix

Phoenix City Council approved a large housing development next to Hurricane Harbor water park in north Phoenix last week. Lennar Homes plans to build 294 homes on 74.5 acres on the south side of …
Arizona Election 2024

Gallego, Lake battle could determine control of U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON – Democrats can’t keep control of the U.S. Senate unless Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego defeats Republican hopeful Kari Lake. That’s the assessment of the …
transportation

Closure, detour next two weekends on East Valley freeway

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to allow extra time over the next two weekends for the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive 30-month widening project: …
things to do

Last call to register for Peoria Fire-Medical Citizen's Academy

Registration is almost closed for Peoria Fire-Medical’s Citizens Academy.

Harris and Trump are jockeying for battleground states after their debate faceoff

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are each making a beeline for swing states that they hope to flip in their favor this year. Harris will hold rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro in North Carolina on …

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Amanda Levay

Levay: The rising threats to election workers and the urgent need for privacy protection

In the wake of the 2020 election, the safety of election workers has become a growing concern. The surge in threats and harassment targeting these dedicated public servants is more than just a …
Dr. Michael Kleven, DO

Kleven: What men need to know about prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men. While this is an important subject to talk about year-round, Prostate …

Templet: It's flu season; be vigilant

Flu season is here — not this winter, now. As students return to school, a spike in infectious disease is  inevitable , whether it’s influenza,  COVID , or even  H5N1 …

Speak Up: Police investigating death of 3-year-old left in car

A 3-year-old girl died Sunday after being left inside her family’s car for about two hours, Buckeye police said.
John Thorpe

Thorpe: Goldwater sues Payson over $70 million bond vote

When the town of Payson decided to take on $70 million in debt without voter approval, resident Deborah Rose wanted to do something about it. But she couldn’t because the town misapplied the …

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Entertainment
FILE - A staff member poses for photographs with a print of "Girl with Balloon, 2004" by British street artist Banksy, at Bonhams auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

2 men charged with stealing a famous Banksy image from a London art gallery

Two men have been charged with burglary over the theft of an artwork by street artist Banksy from a London gallery. The Metropolitan Police force said Larry Fraser and James Love are alleged to have …
FILE - Justin Timberlake appears at the premiere of "Trolls Band Together" in Los Angeles on Nov. 15, 2023. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Justin Timberlake expected in New York court to plead guilty in drunken driving case

Justin Timberlake is expected to plead guilty following his June arrest in the Hamptons for drunken driving. Prosecutors say the pop star will appear in Sag Harbor Village Court on Friday to enter …
FILE - Producer Chad McQueen poses for photographers during a photo call for the film, "Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans," at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)

Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63

Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the “Karate Kid” movies and the son of the late actor and racer Steve McQueen, has died. His lawyer confirmed his death at age 63. McQueen's …
This image released by A24 shows Nikenya Hall in a scene from the documentary "Look Into My Eyes." (A24 via AP)

After docs about Taylor Swift and Brooke Shields, filmmaker turns her camera to NYC psychics

Filmmaker Lana Wilson had never thought much about psychics. But the morning after Election Day in 2016, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she found herself drawn towards a sign that promised “$5 …
Francis Ford Coppola, the writer/director of "Megalopolis," poses at the premiere of the film at Roy Thomson Hall during the Toronto International Film Festival, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Francis Ford Coppola sues Variety over story alleging 'Megalopolis' misconduct

Director Francis Ford Coppola has sued the entertainment trade publication Variety for libel. Coppola says in the suit filed Wednesday that a July Variety story alleging that he ran an unprofessional …

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Rams, McVay try to extend their recent dominance over the Cardinals in an NFC West matchup

The Los Angeles Rams travel to face the Arizona Cardinals in an NFC West matchup on Sunday. The Rams have dominated the series under coach Sean McVay with a 13-2 record. The Cardinals and Rams are …

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Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select Arizona stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of Arizona and the rest of the world, visit …

Mississippi State hosts unbeaten Toledo, seeks to rebound from a loss at Arizona State

Toledo visits Mississippi State in the inaugural meeting, with the Rockets seeking their first 3-0 start since 2017. They also aim for just their second win in six meetings against the SEC and first …

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The opening match of the Solheim Cup began in front of half-empty grandstands surrounding the first tee at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, with transportation issues preventing fans from getting to the …
Paying running backs paid off in Week 1 for teams across the NFL. Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon and J.K. Dobbins proved for one game they were worth the investment after changing uniforms in the …
David Beckham and former England coach Roy Hodgson are among the soccer dignitaries attending the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in the Swedish manager’s small hometown of Torsby. Eriksson’s …

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Valley business

Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar celebrates family tradition

The Chef’s Corner at Marino’s offers semi-private dining and a window to the pizza-making process.

Cutting his teeth in New York and Los Angeles’ fast-paced bar, club and restaurant scenes, Scottsdale resident Ron Marino has been in the industry before he was old enough to order a drink. …

Phoenix apartment complex bought by Washington company

Desert Club Apartments in northeast Phoenix was sold to a Washington company for an undisclosed amount.

A Washington-based apartment complex owner has bought a 497-unit Phoenix complex. Kirkland, Washington-based Weidner Apartment Homes paid an undisclosed amount for the Desert Club Apartments, …

Scottsdale’s the Phoenician hosting fall festival for Phoenix Children’s Hospital

The Phoenician is holding a fall festival Oct. 12.

The Phoenician is hosting the first-ever Phoenician Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. A portion of proceeds from the fun-filled event will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network …

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.

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Neighbors

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 …

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 …

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Things to do

Chaparral High School Theater program performs ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Chaparral High School’s theater program will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” musical Sept. 18, 20 and 21. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults.

Scottsdale Unified School District’s Chaparral High School’s theater program will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” musical Sept. 18, 20 and 21. There will be no show on Sept. …

Phoenix Symphony opens new season with work featuring NASA images

“The Planets,” as seen in this previous performance at Millennium Park in Chicago, will run Oct. 4-6 at Symphony Hall.

The Phoenix Symphony’s 2024-25 season is ready to open with some help from NASA.

Macy’s, HonorHealth present fall fashion show

The Macy’s at the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall is presenting a fall fashion show Oct. 5 with all the proceeds going to HonorHealth Cancer Care.

Macy’s will present a fall fashion show from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, with all proceeds benefiting HonorHealth Cancer Care. The event will be held at the level 1 south mall entrance at …

Murder Ink brings comedy, mystery to northwest Valley

Mystery buffs can solve a hilarious crime at

Mystery buffs can get into the act and solve a hilarious crime at "Mafioso Murders," Friday, Sept. 27.

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Obituaries & Memorials

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 …

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

Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fueled by military spending in growing economy

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's central bank raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 19% to combat high inflation as government spending on the military strains the economy's capacity to …

China hands PwC a 6-month ban and fine over audit of the collapsed developer Evergrande

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities have banned the accounting firm PwC for six months and fined it over 400 million yuan ($56.4 million) over its involvement in the audit of collapsed …

Boeing factory workers go on strike after rejecting contract offer

Aircraft assembly workers have walked off the job at a Boeing factory near Seattle after union members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over …

China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest in the world's major economies

China is raising its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world’s major economies. The extension was considered long overdue in a country facing a shrinking population …

AP Week in Pictures: Global

Sept. 6-12, 2024 Former President Donald Trump points, Taylor Swift arrives at the MTV Awards and people watch the debate between the presidential nominees. Nepalese women dance at the …

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World

Sexual abuse at Islamic welfare homes exposes weaknesses in child protection in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A police swoop on 20 child welfare homes in Malaysia where hundreds of children were allegedly sexually abused has exposed weaknesses in child protection in the …

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa and beyond

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the disease …

Islamic extremist plotted to attack German soldiers during their lunch break, prosecutors say

BERLIN (AP) — An alleged Islamic extremist has been arrested in connection with plotting an attack on German soldiers during their lunch break in Munich, killing as many of them as possible and …

Dozens of Hong Kong journalists and some of their families have been harassed, media group says

HONG KONG (AP) — Dozens of Hong Kong journalists and some of their family members and associates were harassed over the summer, a prominent media professional group said Friday. Drastic …

What to know about North Korea's unveiling of its uranium enrichment facility

In a significant show of defiance against the United States, North Korea on Friday provided a rare view into a secretive facility built to enrich uranium for nuclear bombs as leader Kim Jong Un …

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