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Savannah Bananas planning 2 Valley tour stops in February
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Surprise takes first step to McMicken nature trails, park

Every time the graphic that featured the number of miles nature trails in the city of Surprise was shown to the public, it drew heavy sighs from those in City Hall. The complete lack of an …
Sports

NCAA document details ASU football infractions, Antonio Pierce’s role as kingpin

TEMPE — Since June 2021, the wrongdoings of former Arizona State and current Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and his staff have plagued the institution’s football program. Now, …
Arizona Elections

Jeff Zink’s message for Latino voters: ‘You need to vote your faith’

Republican Jeff Zink has a message for the Latinos in Arizona’s Congressional District 3, which he’s seeking to represent. “Let me direct this solely to my Latino population …
Arizona Election 2024

'Open primaries' proposition cleared for ballot by Arizona Supreme Court

PHOENIX — Arizonans will get to decide if they want to scrap partisan primaries. In a brief order Friday, the Arizona Supreme Court refused to block election officials from counting the …
RAMPS CLOSED

Eastbound I-10 to close this weekend between US 60, Ray Road

Detours will be in place this weekend when eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between US 60 and Ray Road for paving and sign work, state transportation officials said. The following ramps …
Community

County officials talk fentanyl dangers with Phoenix high school students, parents

PHOENIX — Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell told students and parents at Goldwater High School in Phoenix that fentanyl continues to spread across the Valley and that her office will …
Public Safety

4 Surprise 5th-graders arrested for threats

Surprise Police arrested four students at Legacy Traditional School in connection with a plan to carry out an act of violence towards a fellow fifth-grade student.
ARIZONA ELECTIONS 2024

Mesa School Board candidates explain their visions for city

There are five candidates running for three available seats on the Mesa Public Schools governing board in the November 5 election. Incumbent Courtney Davis, Joshua Chilton, Lacy Chaffee, Sharon …
AROUND TOWN

Youngtown bookstore keeps adding and adding

If you want the real scoop as to why R Bookmark, an otherwise off-the-beaten path used bookstore in Youngtown, has almost 300,000 books under its roof, go right to the shop’s owner, Richard Lang.
TRANSPORTATION

Weekend road work affects 7 Valley locations

Interstate 10 will be closed in opposite directions in two separate areas, and stretches of Loop 101 and Loop 202 also will be closed as part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s …

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Opinions with Civility
Wim Laven

Laven: Science vs opinion — consequences

These days it seems like there has been a death of expertise. On social media, virtually everyone is claiming to be an expert. Where does that leave our trust in actual solid, provable, documented …
Luis Fong, DNP, PMNHP-BC

Fong: Got election anxiety? How to cope with political stress during turbulent times

Election season is once again upon us, and for many people, it brings more than just debates and ballot measures — it brings anxiety. Recent studies show that 40% of U.S. residents have …

What to expect in the Supreme Court's next term

Llewellyn King

King: Productivity to surge with AI; do the politicians know?

There is every chance that the world’s industrial economies may be about to enjoy an incredible surge in productivity, something like the arrival of steam power in the 18th century. …
Joe Smyth

Smyth: Pass Prop 140 to improve Arizona politics

Far too often, it seems that we can complain all we want about politics, but nothing ever gets better.   But the 2024 election gives Arizonans a rare chance to actually improve our …

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Entertainment
Musician, actor and filmmaker RZA poses for a portrait at his office, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical album he calls “A Ballet Through Mud.” Early in the pandemic, …
FILE - Eminem performs during "Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central," June 6, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Eminem is going to be a grandfather, he reveals in 'Temporary' music video

Rapper Eminem has announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship. The “Temporary” music video shows his daughter handing …
Vincenzo Fesi and Isabella Gregorio show the art of swing dance at a previous event.

Phoenix museum to celebrate swing music all weekend

Experience swing music in an interactive way this weekend in Phoenix.
There will plenty of pumpkins throughout October.

From pumpkins to ghostly scares, West Valley places to be in October

Everything for October vibes is right here in the West Valley.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest takes place Monday, Oct. 14.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with events in Phoenix

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest will return to Phoenix to "Amplify Indigenous Voices" with a celebration of Indigenous art, culture, music, and food.

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Valley sports
Local sports

Texas Tech heads on the road to face Arizona in teams' first Big 12 meeting

Texas Tech and Arizona are looking to continue their momentum in the team's first meeting as Big 12 members. Arizona bounced back from a road loss to No. 20 Kansas State by picking up an impressive …

49ers look for back-to-back wins when they host the Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers look for their first back-to-back wins of the season when they host the division rival Arizona Cardinals. The Niners rebounded from back-to-back losses against Minnesota and …

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hit with show-cause penalty for violations while at Arizona State

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce has been hit with an eight-year show-cause order by the NCAA for violations during his time as an assistant coach at Arizona State. Former Arizona State staffer …

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National sports
Time is running out for Kyle Busch to stretch his remarkable winning streak to 20 consecutive NASCAR seasons with at least one victory. There are only six races remaining on the year as Busch heads …
The NFL saw its fewest number of concussions in the preseason since tracking started in 2015. There were 44 concussions in practices and games, a decrease of about 24% from last year. The league’s …
The Bills are already missing suspended pass rusher Von Miller. Now, they will face the Texans on Sunday without leading receiver Khalil Shakir, Austin Johnson at defensive tackle and Taylor Rapp at …

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Valley business

East Valley airports, Sky Harbor: Big upgrades, big plans

Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves presents at an Oct. 2 Chandler of Chamber of Commerce event on some airport projects in the area. He said one element of expansion that’s part of the airport’s strategic business plan is to extend its main runway to longer than 5,000 feet — which seems to be a common minimum length for safe use for many aircraft.

Getting its main runway to a length beyond 5,000 feet is one of the many goals for the Chandler Municipal Airport in the years ahead, according to one presenter at an Oct. 2 event. The extension …

VAI Resort in Glendale adds new feature to complex

While VAI Resort continues to work toward its expected opening in late 2025, the $1 billion hotel announced a new feature.

TruWest Credit Union names new president and CEO

New TruWest Credit Union president and CEO Chris Kearney.

Valley-based TruWest Credit Union announced that they have promoted president and chief information officer Chris Kearney to president and chief executive officer. This announcement and …

New Chandler county-island proposal is scaled back, devoted to seniors

This speaker and many in the crowd behind her spoke in opposition to the size of a proposed Landings at Ocotillo apartment complex in December 2022. Developer Dominium has scaled back the number of apartment units in the project considerably and has made it 55-and-older.

A developer with a controversial apartment plan for a Chandler-area county island has revised its offering again with the hopes of finally building on a 25-acre site. Dominium has scaled back …

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Neighbors

McDowell Sonoran Preserve turns 30

On Oct. 3, 1994, Scottsdale City Council, led by then mayor Herb Drinkwater, signed resolution 4103, creating the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is 30 years old today. On Oct. 3, 1994, then-mayor Herb Drinkwater and the rest of the city council, propped against a scenic view of the …

Walk ALS fundraiser set for Nov. 2

ALS Arizona is hosting it’s annual Walk ALS fundraiser Nov 2.

ALS Arizona's annual Walk ALS fundraiser is set for Nov. 2 at the Salt River Fields, 7555 N Pima Road, in Scottsdale. Check in begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. There is no cost to join. …

These West Valley farmers markets return in October for fall

Shawn White points out that male honeybees lack stingers. Only females can sting.

There’s really only one rule when peeking inside some of the 450 hives at Sun Tan Honey Farm. And you’ll hear the rule when you do “it,” even as a reflex.

Scottsdale Firefighters Association raises more than $104,000

Scottsdale Fire Captain Marty Armstrong (center) was named fire fighter of the year The 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner.

The 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner was held earlier this month and set a record for the most amount of money raised at the event with nearly $104,755 in …

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Things to do

21st Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo returns to WestWorld

The Desert Dog Police K9 Trails & Public Safety Expo returns to Oct. 26-27.

The Desert Dog Police K9 Trails and Public Safety Expo returns from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at WestWorld of Scottsale, 16601 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260. …

7 days of ‘Haunted Castle’ tours coming to Irish Center in Phoenix

Ronin Theatre Company will host seven days of chills, thrills, themed cocktails and music at the Irish Cultural Center's "The Haunted Castle."

Family fun center Slick City coming to Scottsdale at Talking Stick in November

An indoor view of the Slick City location in Peoria. A Slick City is set to open in Scottsdale this November.

The family fun park, Slick City, is opening a location in Scottsdale after Phoenix-based brokerage Western Retail Advisors completed a 50,000 square-foot lease. According to a press release, the …

Free scary movies at Scottsdale Libraries

The Scottsdale Public Library System is offering free scary movies for kids 12-18 at the Civic Center and Mustang libraries.

The Scottsdale Public Library System is offering two days of free scary movies for kids ages 12-18. Get your fright on with a scary movie and some monster munchies. The first show is 5 p.m. …

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Obituaries & Memorials

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) …

Marlene Louise Wood

Marlene was born January 26, 1939. She went through the Napa School system and graduated high school in 1959. Marlene met Ray Wood and they were married on February 4, 1962 and started a family with …

Donna Jean Mundstock

Donna was born January 24,1937 in Waukegan, Illinois to Howard and Marguerite Mundstock. She was the second child with an older brother Jack (Betty) Mundstock, and a younger sister Victoria (Chuck) …

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Nation

North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding

Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting people struggling …

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene brought devastation to western North Carolina, a shiny stainless steel tanker truck in downtown Asheville attracted residents carrying …

Former county sheriff has been appointed to lead the Los Angeles police force

A former county sheriff has been named chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, taking charge of the nation's third largest police force. An official with knowledge of who was chosen confirmed it …

Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden administration environmental regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court left in place Friday two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions of planet-warming methane and toxic mercury from coal-fired …

Solar flares may cause faint auroras across top of Northern Hemisphere

Solar storms may cause faint auroras across fringes of the northern United States this weekend.  Forecasters are also monitoring for possible disruptions to power and communications. The sun’s …

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World

US launches air attacks on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military struck a number of Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, going after weapons systems, bases and other equipment belonging to the Iranian-backed rebels, a U.S. …

Clashes in Kenya as people discuss the deputy president's impeachment motion

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Supporters and opponents of Kenya's deputy president clashed Friday at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was introduced in parliament by the ruling …

Relatives say a whole family was killed in Israel's deadliest West Bank strike since Oct. 7

Relatives say an Israeli airstrike on a West Bank cafe that the military said targeted Palestinian militants also killed a family of four, including two young children. The strike slammed into a …

Two London police officers reinstated over stop and search of Black athletes

Two former Metropolitan Police officers in London have been handed their jobs back and will receive back pay after winning an appeal against a ruling that they lied over the stop and search of two …

Rainstorms and heavy floods hit large parts of Bosnia, killing at least 14 people

KISELJAK, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight Friday, killing at least 14 people and flooding several towns and villages in central and southern parts of the …

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