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Motorcyclist collides with truck, dies at scene

A 29-year-old man died Monday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck on East Indian School Road, Phoenix police said. The crash occurred about 6 a.m. Oct. 14 in the 4200 …
Awards

Phoenix resident honored for autism advocacy

Autism advocate and business executive Denise Resnik will be recognized with the Global Citizen Award during Phoenix’s The Mayor’s International event hosted by Phoenix Sister Cities on …
VALLEY BUSINESS

Chandler brewery founder passes away

Management at one of Downtown Chandler’s most successful businesses announced Monday that its founder had passed away. Santan Brewing Co. said, via social media, said Anthony Canecchia, …
HOMICIDE

South Phoenix shooting leaves man dead

Phoenix police responded Monday to a shooting on West Sunland Avenue that left a man dead and woman injured. Officers responded to the shooting near 1300 West Sunland Avenue at about 12:50 a.m. …

Lowriding is more than just cars. It's about family and culture for US Latinos

Lowrider enthusiasts say the predominantly Latino cultural expression may be on the verge of a renaissance. It is a movement of expression through elaborate vehicle modification with origins in …
INVESTIGATION

Party ends with a homicide: Phoenix PD

A man was shot and died Sunday in the front yard of a home near 7300 South 31 st Drive, Phoenix police said. Officers responded to the home about 4:30 a.m. Oct. 13 and found Gabriel Gillespie, …

Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

New Mexico authorities are grappling with a growing number of migrants dying in the state's border region, with the remains of more than 100 found in the first eight months of the year in the state. …
Gas prices

Arizona gas prices not erratic after storms

Recent weather events are not expected to drastically effect gas prices here in the Valley, according to Julian Paredes of AAA Arizona. Over the past week, Arizona gas prices have gone up by …
Water

Hot water: Hotter summers don’t have much of an impact on Arizona’s water supply

The impact of climate change has caused shortages to one of Arizona’s key water supplies — the Colorado River. Now Phoenix has seen its three hottest summers on record during the …
Environment

Phoenix plans Tres Rios burn

The city of Phoenix and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will hold a prescribed burn for the Tres Rios wetlands on Wednesday. The burn, which is subject to appropriate …

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Sentari Minor

Minor: The hidden toll of election stress — a call for mental health awareness

As Election Day looms, a palpable tension is gripping the nation. Recent research reveals a concerning trend: nearly 40% of Americans report signs of anxiety or depression linked to the upcoming …
Taylor Burgoon

Burgoon: Next steps for victims of business email compromise scams

Recently, more companies have fallen victim to what is known as “business email compromise”  (BEC) scams . The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines a business email compromise …
Carolyn Mitchell

Mitchell: I’m 90 and increasingly concerned about America’s future

Recently, a volunteer came to my door and asked me what concerns me the most in this election year. An answer came immediately to mind. I am 90 years old, and I have always felt privileged to …

Sebastian: Hope of America

America STOP! PAUSE! Where has all the Noise and Chaos come from Have we been infected by a terrible Strain That leaves so many feelings helpless in the inhumane The ideals of the American …
Kevin DeGood

DeGood: Removing barriers to abundant, affordable housing

The U.S. faces a housing affordability crisis, and local governments share a significant part of the blame. For too long, local governments have constrained housing supply by limiting where and how …

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Entertainment
FILE - Musician Becky G performs at the Chase Sapphire Lounge during Art Basel on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Miami Beach. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, FIle)

Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.” Her newest album, “Encuentros,” makes it clear that this is not …
Elton John performs on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022, left, and Tammy Faye Bakker appears during the taping of an infomercial in 1987. (AP Photo)

Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) — When Elton John was on tour in America in the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye. She was an over-the-top, heavy makeup-wearing performer who wore her heart on her …
This cover image released by Legacy Lit shows "Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By: Easy, Memory-Making Family Dishes for Every Occasion" by Al Roker, with Courtney Roker Laga. (Legacy Lit via AP)

Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, team up on a cookbook that celebrates their family

Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, are naturals to collaborate on a food project, and they've done just that. Roker often leads the cooking segment on the “Today” show. Courtney is a …

Tori Amos' first children's book is an ode to inspiration

NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children's book — her first — that she hopes will help young people follow their own paths of inspiration. …

Bestselling novelist Ken Follett will probe the mysteries of Stonehenge in 'Circle of Days'

NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Follett's next historical epic will look back to the origins of one of the world's most famous and enigmatic destinations — Stonehenge. The Welsh author's “Circle of …

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Cardinals seeking a streak after nearly 3 years of failing to win consecutive games

The Arizona Cardinals have had a few moments this season when they’ve looked like one of the better teams in the NFL. They’ve had even more moments when they’ve looked like one of the worst. …

Packers' QB Love dominates Cards with full complement of receivers

Jordan Love showed Sunday just what he’s capable of accomplishing when he has his full complement of receivers. Whether that receiving group will remain at full strength moving forward remains …

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this season

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play football again in 2024 after being diagnosed with his third concussion in two years earlier this season. Coach Mike McDaniel says Tagovailoa …

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A person briefed on the trade confirmed to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills upgraded their patchwork group of receivers by acquiring Amari Cooper in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. …
The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons, following a vote of approval by NFL team owners on Tuesday at the league's annual fall meeting. This will be the fourth time …
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George didn't appear to suffer any long-term damage to a hyperextended left knee suffered in a preseason game. Coach Nick Nurse said everything checked out OK in …

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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

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Russ Smith

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will Russ Smith at their Oct. 30 meeting.

Russ Smith will be the speaker at the October 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Smith lived and worked in many different countries in Europe and Asia. After an exciting …

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.

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Things to do

3-day Arizona Jazz Fest coming to Glendale

Mary J. Blige, performing at the Barclays Center on May 11, 2024, in New York, is one of the headliners at this Arizona Jazz Festival Oct. 25-27 in Glendale.

Phoenix has a history with all sorts of music genres.

Huge custom car, truck show coming to Glendale

Dino’s Git-Down will host Arizona’s largest free truck and car show Nov. 15-16.

The largest free truck and car show in Arizona will motor back into Glendale in November.

Kids theater to bring ‘Rudolph’ to Herberger stage in Phoenix

“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” opens at Herberger on Nov. 16.

A kids’ production of a Christmas classic is returning to the Herberger Theater Center stage in downtown Phoenix for the holidays.

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

The 3rd annual Desert Foothills Book Festival is set for Oct. 19 at 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 …

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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

Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras

Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle. Experts said Tuesday the sun is currently at the maximum phase of its 11-year cycle, …

US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight

The United States has fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were denied boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt after they had flown to Germany …

Troubled Boeing signals it may raise up to $25 billion to shore up finances

Boeing signaled Tuesday that it could raise up to $25 billion in new stock or debt to shore up its balance sheet after years of heavy losses. The company said in back-to-back regulatory filings …

$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light. Beyond …

After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and …

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World

US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to …

UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated

AITO, Lebanon (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people needs to be independently investigated, the United Nations’ human rights …

Egypt's long-delayed mega-museum will open some of its main galleries, a trial run for full opening

CAIRO (AP) — The Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries on Wednesday, including 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt, as part of a trial run, officials said Tuesday. …

Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debate

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's High Court on Tuesday rejected an application by the deputy president's lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament …

Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up

LONDON (AP) — Like his ancestors for centuries, the Earl of Devon serves in Parliament, helping to make the laws of the land. But not for much longer. British lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a …

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