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LOTTERY

Powerball ticket sold in Pinal County worth $50K

There was one $50,000 Powerball winning ticket sold for the Sept. 16 drawing, Arizona Lottery officials said. It was purchased at the Fry's Food Store, 1385 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande. …

Lack of citizenship documents might keep many from voting in Arizona state and local races

Nearly 100,000 voters who haven't submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from participating in Arizona's state and local elections. It's a significant number for a battleground state …
SKY HARBOR ACCESS

Road opens as part of Broadway Curve project

Drivers have been using a new route to reach Sky Habor Airport and other destinations after crews opened a westbound collector-distributor road as part of the Broadway Curve improvement project. …
Election 2024

Proposition 486 seeks to continue Pinal County’s half-cent road tax

Pinal County’s half-cent excise tax for road maintenance originally passed in 1986, was renewed in 2005, and is set to expire at the end of 2026 unless it is approved by voters Nov. 5. A …
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Grand jury indicts suspect in Phoenix police officer’s death

A grand jury has indicted a 41-year-old man on five felony charges in the death of a Phoenix police officer and the wounding of another. Saul Bal has been indicted for first-degree murder, …

Arizona tribe fights to stop lithium drilling on culturally significant lands

A Native American tribe is trying to persuade a U.S. judge to extend a temporary ban on exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona. It's near lands that tribal members have used for …

Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court

A judge has rejected former President Donald Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows’ bid to move his charges in Arizona’s fake elector case to federal court. Monday's decision marked the second time …
Environment

Arizona water official asks for $1M to prep for potential Colorado River fight

PHOENIX — The state’s top water official is making contingency plans for a court fight if a deal can’t be worked out with other states for how to divide up Colorado River water in …

Brush fire leads to evacuations in a north-central Arizona town

Residents in Yarnell, Arizona, are evacuating due to a fast-moving brush fire. Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials announced the evacuation orders Monday afternoon. People living in the Yarnell …
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Surprise Council to vote on nixing controversial speaker's rule

The Surprise City Council appears possibly ready to eliminate a rule that led to the high-profile arrest of a resident in August.

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Saul Anuzis

Anuzis: Federal Reserve gives with one hand and takes with the other

A recent report reveals that homebuilders face one of the most significant credit crunches in a decade. An analysis by BankRegData of the most recent data from the Federal Deposit Insurance …

Whitfield: Trump, Vance words are bullets to most who hear, read them

Since I have a lot of time on my hands right now, recovering from a fractured T-12 vertebrae and being retired, my attention has focused on reading all different sources regarding this presidential …
Peoria's Bell-505 helicopter can provide quick search and rescue and fire suppression services where the city meets its more rural areas.

Peoria: New air unit a ‘force multiplier,’ one of many tools keeping city safe

As the honored leaders of the Peoria Fire-Medical and Police Departments we are proud of the city’s unwavering support for public safety.

Shaw: Trump tax giveaway would undermine SS, Medicare

Trump’s proposal to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits would deny the government of $1.6 trillion over a decade. Worse yet, those revenues are directed to the SS and Medicare trust …
Jody Boyd

Boyd: The unseen struggles of single parents navigating childhood cancer

According to the National Cancer Institute , it is estimated that a total of 14,910 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2024. Parenthood is often seen as one …

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FILE - Sean Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" at the CBS Radford Studio Center on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, file)

What to know about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ indictment

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in an ongoing investigation in New York. Key details of the newly unsealed indictment include information about …
Lawrence Stark, of the Bronx borough of New York, makes comments in support of Sean "Diddy" Combs, outside Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

The Latest: Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs to appear in court on sex trafficking charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs is due in court on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. An indictment says the music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women …
Whitney Houston performs during a concert in Durban, South Africa in 1994. Houston’s epic concert, staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election, will be hitting theater screens this fall. Houston’s 1994 performance has been turned into a fully-remastered theatrical release, called “The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban).” (Neal Preston/Nippy Inc. via AP)

Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston 's epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela's landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall. Houston's performance in …
David Letterman arrives at federal court in New York, Monday Sept. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

On jury duty, David Letterman auditioned for a role he's never gotten

The longtime host of “The Late Show with David Letterman” made it to the final cuts before getting knocked off a jury about to hear a criminal trial involving cryptocurrency. Letterman, who …
A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that disqualify mothers from their beauty pageants.

A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants

A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that disqualify mothers from their beauty pageants. Danielle Hazel filed a complaint Monday with the city’s …

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Rockies play the Diamondbacks leading series 1-0

The Colorado Rockies play the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0.

Senzatela returns from Tommy John surgery, pitches 3 innings in first Rockies start in 16 months

Antonio Senzatela returned to a big league mound for the first time in 16 months, flashing solid form at times but also showing some rust. The 29-year-old Colorado Rockies right-hander allowed two …

Guardians rally late to beat Twins 4-3

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 …

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Former Miami Marlins general manager Michael Hill has been promoted to Major League Baseball’s senior vice president of on-field operations and workforce development and April Brown to senior vice …
The Miami Dolphins are placing Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. That's according to a person familiar with the move who …
A person familiar with the decision says the Kansas City Chiefs are signing Kareem Hunt to their practice squad. It's a reunion with a running back who achieved stardom with them before video of him …

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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. …

Phoenix dance studio to host Halloween costume sale, fall festival

Bender Performing Arts in Phoenix will host a Halloween costume sale this month, and then a Family Fall Festival in October.

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

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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 …

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Things to do

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.

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.

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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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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii (AP) — One of the world’s most active volcanoes is erupting again in a remote part of a Hawaii national park. Kilauea erupted briefly Sunday night in …

Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s official, the Florida Python Challenge this year has a winner. The $10,000 grand prize went to Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida …

Brackish water creeping up the Mississippi River may threaten Louisiana's drinking supply

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An influx of salt water in the Mississippi River, which feeds southeastern Louisiana's drinking water supplies, is once again creeping up the waterway. For the third …

Hundreds of pagers exploded in Lebanon and Syria in a deadly attack. Here's what we know.

In what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack, pagers used by hundreds of members of Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria Tuesday — killing at least nine people, …

The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines buy Hawaiian Air after meeting certain terms

The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines complete its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines after the carriers agreed to certain conditions, including maintaining maintain current …

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World

The lawyer for 3 Americans facing a death sentence over Congo coup attempt files appeal

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The lawyer for three Americans sentenced to death in Congo on charges of participating in a coup attempt filed an appeal Tuesday, he told The Associated Press. A military …

Russia-linked actors are seeding disinformation about Harris as election nears, Microsoft says

NEW YORK (AP) — The video was seen millions of times across social media but some viewers were suspicious: It featured a young Black woman who claimed Vice President Kamala Harris left her …

Puerto Rico officials reject request to extend voter registration deadline

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in Puerto Rico have rejected a petition to extend a voter registration deadline following an outcry over long lines formed by those seeking to participate in …

Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of activists and leaders of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday rallied in the nation’s capital to demand a democratic transition through an …

US court upholds British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. court on Tuesday upheld disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage …

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