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12-year-old Apache Junction student arrested in connection with social media threat
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Sections of I-10, SR 143 to close this weekend
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Peoria sheds some light on Hyperion Technologies locating in northwest Valley

The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border

The politics of immigration look different from communities on the Southwest border that are voting in hotly contested congressional races. The border town of Sunland Park, New Mexico, is where a …

The Latest: Both presidential candidates making appearances to fire up core supporters

Both major presidential candidates are making appearances meant to fire up their core supporters. Vice President Kamala Harris is participating in a livestream with Oprah Winfrey, who has endorsed …
Government

Goldwater Institute challenging Gilbert tax proposals

The Goldwater Institute has sent a letter to Gilbert Town Council, urging council not to approve its proposed sales, use and bed taxes as illegal under the Arizona Constitution.   The …
Education

East Valley Institute of Technology reports 2011 lease deal to state, federal authorities

An internal review by the East Valley Institute of Technology discovered a lease signed in 2011 may have resulted in the school not being paid fair market value for rent while a third party may have …
ARTS

Phoenix Art Museum expands collection with 'Repellent Fence’

Artist collective Postcommodity’s work will go on display to expand the Phoenix Art Museum’s collection.
Wildfire

Siphon Fire near Apache Junction 65% contained

The Siphon Fire in the Superstition Wilderness northeast of Apache Junction has burned 15,527 acres with 65% containment, the U.S. Forest Service said Thursday. The Siphon Fire is a human-caused …
Arizona Election 2024

Election official rejects Trump claim glitch involving Arizona voters means ‘trying to rig the election’

WASHINGTON – A day after asking the Arizona Supreme Court to decide what to do about 98,000 registered voters who’ve never proven their U.S. citizenship, Arizona election officials …
Arizona Election 2024

Court rules Arizona 'open primaries' measure can stay on ballot

PHOENIX — Arizonans are entitled to decide whether to scrap the current system of partisan primaries, a trial judge ruled this Thursday morning. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Frank …
NORTH PHOENIX

ADOT advises drivers to plan for more I-17 restrictions

Northbound Interstate 17 will be narrowed to one lane between Loop 303 and State Route 74 in north Phoenix from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for ongoing pavement improvement work. The …

Supreme Court justices have a job for life. But some left the court to make their lasting mark

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the summer of 1941, James F. Byrnes became a Supreme Court justice. Little over a year later, he had had enough and left the court to take a key role in planning the nation's …

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Alisa Vidulich Casavant

Casavant: Access to virtual care at risk for millions of arthritis patients

Arthritis is often simplified as joint pain or disease. While accurate, this barely conveys the real-life, lasting effect on 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children living with a form …
Howard Epstein

Epstein: 21,682. What does it mean and why should you care?

21,682*. What if I told you 21,682 people across Arizona have something in common? Shared geography, a unique hobby or perhaps the same middle name? No, nothing quite so fun. What creates a …

Ferkaluk: Stand up for Arizona seniors and support Medicare Advantage

Like many Americans, Arizona seniors are being squeezed by high prices from the grocery store to the gas pump. Meanwhile, the cost of health care just keeps going up. That’s why Medicare …

Bottorf: Culture of elitism in north Peoria

I have noticed a disturbing trend up here in the paradise of north Peoria. Like many, I came to north Peoria from somewhere else. In my case, I came from a state that severely mismanaged tax …

Shaw: Lesko is no Clint Hickman; vote Sandoval in November

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, a small group of Republicans in Maricopa County and elsewhere stopped Trump from becoming a dictator — they might not be able to do it again. We must …

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Entertainment
Meaghan Oppenheimer, the creator and showrunner of the Hulu series "Tell Me Lies," poses for a portrait at home, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Young love can be hell. 'Tell Me Lies' showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer wants to write it that way

Dramatizing toxic relationships can be tricky, just ask the filmmakers and cast of “It Ends With Us." While the movie about a woman who falls in love with a man who abuses her has been a box office …
Maisy Stella poses for a portrait to promote her film "My Old Ass" during the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

'A star is born': Actor Maisy Stella breaks through in the Sundance hit 'My Old Ass'

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — "Who’s that girl?” was a common refrain from Sundance Film Festival goers walking out of “ My Old Ass ” in January. The comedic and heartfelt coming of-age-film, …
FILE - Actor Zachary Quinto poses for a portrait on Friday, March 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Zachary Quinto steps into some giant-sized doctor's shoes in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds'

NEW YORK (AP) — There's a great moment in the first episode of the new NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” when it becomes very clear that we're not dealing with a typical TV doctor. …
Decades into one of the most consistent careers in contemporary country music, and you'd think Keith Urban has this whole album thing worked out. But his 11th studio album, “High," out Friday, was no walk in the park. (Sept. 19)

Keith Urban says 'High' is about order and chaos, with songs about love, life and his late father

NEW YORK (AP) — Decades into one of the most consistent careers in contemporary country music, and you'd think Keith Urban has this whole album thing worked out. But his 11th studio album, …
This image released by Disney+ shows Kathryn Hahn, as Agatha Harkness, in Marvel Television's "Agatha All Along." (Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel-Disney+ via AP)

‘Agatha All Along’ sets Kathryn Hahn’s beguiling witch on a new quest — with a catchy new song

As she reprises her role as the witch everyone loves to hate, Kathryn Hahn says it “makes total sense” she's continuing the story. The “Agatha All Along” star, who first introduced Agatha …

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Pfaadt ties Arizona record with 7 straight strikeouts in Diamondbacks' 5-1 victory over Brewers

Brandon Pfaadt tied an Arizona franchise record by striking out seven straight batters to highlight his dominating performance as the Diamondbacks boosted their playoff hopes by defeating the …

Rams, 49ers both missing key players going into NFC West matchup

The Los Angeles Rams host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday as both NFC West rivals try to shake off dismal Week 2 performances. The injury-depleted Rams were pummeled 41-10 at the Arizona Cardinals …

Lions, QB Jared Goff try to bounce back from frustrating loss, continue recent success vs. Cards

The Detroit Lions are on the road for the first time this season, traveling to face the Arizona Cardinals. The Lions have had plenty of recent success against the Cardinals with a 4-0-1 record …

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Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York’s defense was dominant and the Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots. Rodgers started his …
In what has become a fall custom, the Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the playoffs. The Dodgers clinched their 12th consecutive postseason berth Thursday with a 20-4 rout of the Miami Marlins on …
Aaron Rodgers was greeted with a thunderous ovation as the New York Jets quarterback jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers was home again and ready to play. Finally. The 40-year-old …

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Valley business

Banner Health medical center cleared for construction

Banner Health got it’s final clearance Sept. 19 to begin building a 119,500 square foot medical office building which will ultimately be part of a $400 million medical campus near the intersection of North Hayden Road and the Loop 101.

Phase one of Banner Health’s plan to build a $400 million medical campus near the intersection of North Hayden Road and the Loop 101 can begin any time. The Scottsdale Development Review …

Semiconductor company relocating to Scottsdale

ASM a company that manufactures machines that make semiconductor chips is investing $400 million to relocate its North American headquarters to Scottsdale.

ASM, a Netherlands-based company that makes machines that make semiconductor chips, took another step toward moving its North American headquarters to Scottsdale. The Scottsdale City Council …

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.

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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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Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform a free concert at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Sept.22

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform the next concert in the “Arts at the Rocks” performing arts series at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. The …

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.

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Obituaries & Memorials

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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Nation

Takeaways from AP’s story on the role of the West in widespread fraud with South Korean adoptions

Western governments ignored widespread fraud in South Korean adoptions and sometimes pressured the country to keep the kids coming, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found. Many Korean …

Western nations were desperate for Korean babies. Now many adoptees believe they were stolen

Western governments ignored widespread fraud in South Korean adoptions and sometimes pressured the country to keep the kids coming, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found. Many Korean …

Brazil drought punishes coffee farms and threatens to push prices even higher

CACONDE, Brazil (AP) — Silvio Almeida’s coffee plantation sits at an ideal altitude on a Brazilian hillside, whose clay-rich soil does well at retaining moisture from rainfall and a nearby …

South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is set to execute its first inmate in 13 years after an unintended pause because the state could not obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections. Freddie …

Nike names Elliott Hill as CEO, replacing John Donahoe

Nike Inc. has named Elliott Hill as its president and CEO effective, replacing John Donahoe, who will retire next month. Hill is returning to the athletic wear giant from which he retired in 2020. He …

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World

Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years

For millions of Lebanese, this week's mass explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies, with its bloody aftermath, is painfully similar to the horrific explosion four years ago of haphazardly stored …

Youth activists plan protests to demand action on climate as big events open in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Activists geared up Friday for protests around the world to demand action on climate change just as a pair of major weeklong climate events were getting underway in New York …

Mexican president blames the US for bloodshed in Sinaloa as cartel violence surges

CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador blamed the United States in part on Thursday for the surge in cartel violence terrorizing the northern state of Sinaloa which …

Israeli soldiers pushed three apparently lifeless bodies from roofs during a West Bank raid

QABATIYA, West Bank (AP) — Israeli soldiers pushed three apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the northern part of the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to an …

US warplanes, ships and troops ready in the Middle East if the conflict expands

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has kept an increased military presence in the Middle East throughout much of the past year, with about 40,000 forces, at least a dozen warships and four Air Force …

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