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Missing boater found dead at Grand Canyon National Park

Authorities say the body of a missing boater has been recovered from the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. The death is the 16th at the popular tourist destination so far this year. Park officials …
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Glendale council favors Sierra Verde Park plan without pickleball

Residents surveyed from Sierra Verde at Arrowhead Ranch and nearby areas of north Glendale meeting found proposed pickleball courts in their city park too close for comfort. The city led a …
ELECTIONS 2024

Chandler lawmakers cover much ground in Chamber legislative recap

Two state lawmakers who are seeking reelection covered a lot of ground in a Sept. 6 Chandler Chamber of Commerce state legislative recap forum. Taking questions from Warde Nichols of the …
Council

Goldwater Institute ‘misinterpreted’ Queen Creek on hiring policy, mayor says

A recent action by the Queen Creek Town Council has the Goldwater Institute calling it a major win in its crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion, but Mayor Julia Wheatley maintains …
INVESTIGATION

Human remains found on northwest Valley mountain

The Office of the Medical Examiner is working on identifying human remains that were found this week on a Phoenix mountain, police said. The remains were found near 67th Avenue and Happy Valley …
First Responders

The city of Phoenix mourns loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, shot on duty

Phoenix city officials mourned the death of Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge, who died from gunshot wounds on Friday, in a news release published the same day. It was with deep sadness and a …
Public Safety

Surprise student arrested for online threats

A Valley Vista High School student was arrested for allegedly making online threats of violence toward the school.
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Murder Ink brings comedy, mystery to northwest Valley

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

Husband faces murder charge in wife’s stabbing death: Phoenix PD

A 35-year-old man is in jail and facing a second-degree murder charge in his wife’s death, Phoenix police said. At about 12 a.m. Sept. 9, officers were called to a stabbing in the parking …
FALSE TEXTS

Phoenix police alert public to ‘speed camera’ scam

Phoenix authorities have been made aware of a scam involving fake messages made to look like texts from the city or municipal court. The texts falsely claim that a “speed monitoring …

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Death of 3-year-old girl left in vehicle for hours in triple-digit Arizona heat under investigation BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in the Phoenix suburb of Buckeye are investigating the death of …
Arizona Election 2024

Report: All judges seeking another term meet standards to remain on the bench

PHOENIX — A new report detailing the ratings on all judges who say they want another term in office concludes they all meet the standards and should be given another term. The scores come …

Courts in Nebraska and Missouri weigh arguments to keep abortion measures off the ballot

With ballot deadlines approaching, Nebraska and Missouri courts are weighing whether amendments on abortion will go before voters. The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in lawsuits …
ARTS

Irish touring show coming to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise

Among the world’s top Irish dance shows, “A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” will come to the Valley for three performances around town.

Colorado man dies on Colorado River trip; 7th fatality at Grand Canyon National Park since July 31

Authorities say there has been another fatality at Grand Canyon National Park. Park officials said Monday that 59-year-old Patrick Horton of Salida, Colorado was on the 10th day of a non-commercial …
Legal

Appeals Court says Arizona shown no reason to ban transgender girls from sports

PHOENIX — Arizona has not shown a legitimate reason to categorically ban transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday. In a …

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Sept. 11 events
The Exchange Club of Tempe presents its Healing Field tribute at Tempe Beach Park from Sept. 7 through Wednesday, Sept. 11, in memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Grand Flag Detail volunteers are hosting a Patriot Day ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to pay homage to the lives lost over 20 years ago during the 9/11 attack.
Gilbert residents are invited to the town's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Gilbert Fire and Rescue and Gilbert Police departments will remember the lives lost and …
Legacy Traditional Schools-Queen Creek will be honoring the community’s first responders during its 9/11 memorial ceremony. The school will host a helicopter fly-in during its flag …
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Glendale florist Judy Haenel resumes her annual tradition of giving away thousands of free flowers. Free flowers will be distributed by The Tulip Tree in bunches of a dozen on a first-come, first-served basis
Opinions with Civility
Gladys Vargas

Vargas: Marine to Marine — Ruben Gallego is the advocate veterans deserve in the U.S. Senate

My name is Gladys Vargas, and I am a proud Arizona Latina and Marine Corps veteran. I learned a lot from my time in the Marines — discipline, resilience and the importance of service. …
Thomas A. Hemphill

Hemphill: Understanding unemployment and inflation rates

American voters — especially in  battleground states  — rank the “economy” as the No. 1 issue of concern in the presidential election. However, for the economically …
Peoria Unified Superintendent KC Somers

Somers: Thank you for welcoming me to Peoria Unified community

I am pleased to introduce myself as the new superintendent of the award-winning Peoria Unified School District.
Katherine Cecala

Cecala: Effective financial literacy programs can empower a generation

“What’s the one thing you wish you learned in school?” That’s a question many Americans answer with “personal finance,” “how to manage money” or …
Bruce Lesley

Lesley: If Vance wants a better child tax credit — why not do it?

Politicians often talk a good game about children, but they rarely deliver. Kids need actions more than words. It is time for politicians to demonstrate who’s for kids and who’s just …
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Entertainment
Australian actor and director Simon Baker, center, best known for his role as Patrick Jane in the CBS drama series The Mentalist, arrives at the Mullumbimby Court House, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, for his sentencing hearing for driving under the influence of alcohol near his rural home. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)

'The Mentalist' star Simon Baker admits drinking and driving in Australia

MULLUMBIMBY, Australia (AP) — Australian actor and director Simon Baker, best known for his role as Patrick Jane in the CBS drama series “The Mentalist,” avoided a conviction Wednesday after …
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, HonorHealth present fall fashion show

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 …
FILE - Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs at Festival d'été de Québec, July 8, 2023, at Plains of Abraham in Quebec City. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Dave Grohl says he's father to a new daughter outside his 21-year marriage

Dave Grohl says he has fathered a new daughter outside his 21-year marriage to wife Jordyn Blum. The Foo Fighters front man and former Nirvana drummer says in an Instagram post Tuesday that he plans …
Tattoo shops across the Valley prepare for discounted Friday the 13th events known as the Black Friday of body modifications.

Tattoo shops prepare for Friday the 13th events

Friday the 13th, a date historically associated with superstition and bad luck, has become a prominent event in the tattoo world. What was once viewed as an ominous day is now marked by special …
FILE - Peter Frampton performs during "Finale - The Farewell Tour" at Huntington Bank Pavilion on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)

Peter Frampton finally finds Rock & Roll Hall of Fame doors open to him

NEW YORK (AP) — At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last year, Sheryl Crow was about to sing her hit “Everyday Is a Winding Road” when she invited a rock icon up on …
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Local sports

Ability to adapt on the fly helped Bills defense spur season-opening win over Cards

The Buffalo Bills' new-look, and young, defense showed poise in being able to adapt on the fly in helping spur a comeback season-opening victory over the Arizona Cardinals. First-time coordinator …

Second year of Cardinals' Jonathan Gannon era looks a lot like the first. That's a bit frustrating

The Arizona Cardinals are in Year 2 of coach Jonathan Gannon’s tenure with the franchise and in the first game of the season, the results looked eerily similar to Year 1. That’s not necessarily a …
SUN DEVILS

AP Player of the Week: ASU's Cam Skattebo

Arizona State University's Cam Skattebo is the The Associated Press national college football player of the week. The Sun Devils' fourth-year running back rushed for a career-high 262 yards and …
Leap Day special edition

National sports
DETROIT (AP) — Rookie Keider Montero pitched Detroit’s first shutout in three seasons and the Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-0 Tuesday night. Montero (5-6) was making his 14th major …
The Cubs rallied for the tying and go-ahead runs in a five-run eighth inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers committed three errors in a 6-3 loss to Chicago that featured a matchup of Japanese star …
William Contreras had three hits and drove in a run, Garrett Mitchell hit a home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2. Aaron Civale (6-8) allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings, …
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Valley business

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.

Taquitos chain closes shops in Chandler, Gilbert after 1 year

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has closed its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler at about the same time its Gilbert location closed its doors. Both opened in the summer of 2023.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has closed its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler at about the same time its Gilbert location closed its doors. Both opened in the summer of 2023. The Chandler …

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 …

Things to do

Role Model to kick off North American tour leg in Phoenix

Role Model's Tucker Pillsbury performs on day two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 8, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Role Model will be touring the world in support of his sophomore album, and that run will include a Phoenix stop.

Healing Field memorializes 9/11 at Tempe Beach Park

The Healing Field Tribute at Tempe Beach Park remembers 9/11 victims.

The Exchange Club of Tempe presents its Healing Field tribute at Tempe Beach Park from Sept. 7 through Wednesday, Sept. 11, in memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Enjoy the arts, Red Rocks at Sedona Arts Festival

Guests at a previous Sedona Arts Festival shop for gourd art.

Head up north in October to view the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona while taking in the annual Sedona Arts Festival.

D-backs’ prospect Lawlar iffy on Arizona Fall League action

Diamondbacks' prospect Jordan Lawlar rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the A’s during Spring Training in Mesa on Feb. 26, 2024.

The Arizona Fall League on Wednesday announced its team schedules for the new season starting next month, but don’t expect to see the Diamondbacks’ top prospect at a stadium near you.

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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

As Trump and Harris spar, ABC's moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country

The ABC News moderators were great. No, actually they were a “disgraceful failure,” They cut off Kamala Harris too much. No, actually they corrected Donald Trump unfairly. Such is the …

James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer. On screen, Jones, who …

Opening statements are set in the trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death

Opening statements are expected Wednesday in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. Tadarrius …

European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report says

HONG KONG (AP) — China must reprioritize economic growth and reforms and boost investor confidence by leveling the playing field for all companies in the country, a European business group said …

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks dip after Wall Street's mixed finish

Asian shares are trading mostly lower after Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish. Benchmarks fell early Wednesday in Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Investors were watching for any …
World

Flash flood sweeps away hamlet as Vietnam storm toll rises to 141 dead

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A flash flood swept away an entire hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 16 people and leaving dozens missing as deaths from a typhoon and its aftermath climbed to 141 on …

Pope heads to economic power Singapore after a joyous visit to impoverished, devout East Timor

Pope Francis is heading to Singapore for the final leg of his Asian trip. Francis ended his visit to East Timor with a rally Wednesday morning of young people, who make up the majority of the …

Explosion reported at US military facility near Baghdad airport ahead of Iranian president's visit

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security officials said an explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military next to Baghdad airport late Tuesday, one day before an expected visit by Iran's president. …

New president of UN General Assembly calls for unity to tackle borderless issues

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Cameroon’s former prime minister took over the presidency of the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, issuing “a clarion call” to the world’s divided nations to come …

Anti-war protesters clash with police outside Australian arms convention

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Thousands of anti-war protesters clashed with police Wednesday outside a military arms convention in downtown Melbourne. Around 1,800 police officers have been …