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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 …
Prostate cancer

Gilbert man pushing back against prostate cancer with more personalized care

Joseph Gerace ignored the signs. Gerace, a Gilbert resident, couldn’t urinate for about two weeks straight. Then, his daughter Trisha told him she was calling the paramedics. He …
EDUCATION

Chandler school board briefed on assessment testing

Chandler Unified School District used Sept. 11 work session time to bring the CUSD Governing Board up to speed on all its types of student assessments. The pre-meeting work session, devoted to …
FIRST RESPONDERS

MCSO recovers body of drowned male at Lake Pleasant

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Remote Operating Vehicle has recovered the body of a male who drowned at Lake Pleasant yesterday.
Arizona Election 2024

Arizona voters concerned about partisanship, but want more access to elections in new survey

A new survey of Arizona voters’ attitudes shows the electorate is concerned about partisanship in election, but many are committed to having more access to voting. The results are part of …
ARIZONA LOTTERY

Mesa Fantasy 5 ticket buyer celebrates lucky Friday the 13th

A $194,000 Fantasy 5 ticket was sold in Mesa for the Sept. 13 drawing, Arizona Lottery officials announced Monday. The ticket was purchased at the QuikTrip, 5957 E. McDowell Road. A $10,000 …
COMING SOON

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.
Legal

Hobbs, Legislature set for legal fight over creation of national monument

PHOENIX — The stage is set for a legal fight between Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Legislature over the decision by the Biden administration to create a new national monument …
Business

Phoenix is expanding trade with Mexico

The city of Phoenix is doing more trade with Mexico. City officials attribute that, at least in part, to lessons learned from the pandemic. A Phoenix subcommittee this week advanced to increase …

Democrats put up $25 million to reach voters in 10 states in fierce fight for Senate majority

Democrats are pumping $25 million into expanded voter outreach across 10 states as part of their effort to protect their narrow Senate majority. The new spending from the Democratic Senatorial …

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Jim Constantopoulos

Constantopoulos: The peril of America’s dependence on China for defense metals

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.S. quickly made large amounts of liquefied natural gas available to our allies in Europe. The shipments saved Europe from a cutoff of …

Copeland: Why we should redefine the term ‘abortion’

I am concerned because it seems like we need to redefine our terms relating to the word  “abortion." Abortion should not apply to the medical procedure of removing a dead child from a …

Carbello: The problem is the way people with disabilities are seen — as subhuman and of no value

Group homes have had problems from the beginning. When the federal government mandated moving people out of institutions and into the community, they didn’t plan very well. Most states were not …

Schweers: Protect democracy, vote for Harris/Walz

It’s insane that anyone is still undecided or supporting Trump. The debate showed us what Trump values and for whom he fights (only himself, millionaires, billionaires). How can anyone …

Mitzner: Swifties not so swift

Taylor Swift was living the American girl dream. Never more. When Taylor opened her mouth about presidential politics the bubble burst. Taylor did not understand fans watch sports to …

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Entertainment
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 …
FILE - Dave Navarro, left, and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction perform at Lollapalooza on July 30, 2016, in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)

Jane's Addiction cancels its tour in the wake of an onstage concert fracas

The alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. In a statement, the bands says it …
Lil Tecca poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

For rapper Lil Tecca, there was only ever a 'Plan A.' His new album reflects the journey

NEW YORK (AP) — There's the story everyone knows about Lil Tecca, and then there is Tyler Sharpe, the rapper-producer with big aspirations and the dedication to see it through. His fourth studio …
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has released dates of this season’s concerts.

Scottsdale Philharmonic Kicks off with Tchaikovsky’s Italian Masterpiece

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 …
Huw Edwards an ex-BBC news presenter arrives at Westminster Magistrate's Court for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children in London, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards arrives for sentencing hearing on indecent image charges

LONDON (AP) — A former top BBC news presenter arrived at court Monday to be sentenced for accessing indecent images of children sent to him by a man via the WhatsApp messaging service. Huw …

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Suárez caps 3-run rally in 10th, D-backs beat Brewers 11-10 after wasting 5-run lead, avoid sweep

Eugenio Suárez hit a game-ending single off the right-field wall, just a few feet shy of a grand slam, capping a three-run 10th inning that led Arizona Diamondbacks over the Milwaukee Brewers 11-10 …

Griner, Taurasi deliver in clutch and Mercury defeat Sky 93-88

Brittney Griner scored 26 points, Diana Taurasi added 25 and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Chicago Sky 93-88. The loss, Chicago’s eighth in the last 10 games, leaves the Sky in a tie with …

Brewers seek to extend win streak, play the Diamondbacks

The Milwaukee Brewers will try to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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American gymnast Jordan Chiles is taking the fight to have her Olympic bronze medal on floor exercise to the highest court in Switzerland. Chiles filed an appeal with the Swiss Supreme Court asking …
Bryce Young has been benched by the Carolina Panthers after 18 starts. It’s not the fastest hook for a No. 1 overall pick. John Elway was replaced by veteran QB Steve DeBerg in his first two career …
Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend. Coach Sean McVay also says center Jonah Jackson and …

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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

‘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.

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.

Last call to register for Peoria Fire-Medical Citizen's Academy

Registration is almost closed for Peoria Fire-Medical’s Citizens Academy.

Registration is almost closed for Peoria Fire-Medical’s Citizens Academy.

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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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Defense questions police practices as 3 ex-officers stand trial in Tyre Nichols' death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Defense attorneys tried to poke holes in officer training practices and policies while questioning a police lieutenant Monday during the trial of three former Memphis officers …

UAW fight with Stellantis escalates as union files unfair labor charges over factory commitments

The United Auto Workers' rift with Stellantis widened Monday as the union filed federal labor charges over factory commitments in Illinois and alleged that the company plans to move some SUV …

Former Uvalde schools police chief makes first court appearance since indictment

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The former Uvalde, Texas, schools police chief made his first court appearance on Monday for his role in the heavily scrutinized law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb …

Amazon is requiring workers to be in the office five days a week starting next year

Amazon is reverting to its pre-pandemic policy and will require corporate employees to be in the office five days a week starting next year, CEO Andy Jassy said Monday. Jassy said in a message …

Red Lobster exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Red Lobster, known for its affordable seafood and cheddary biscuits, has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved the casual seafood chain’s reorganization …

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World

Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without fanfare or a visit to Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Egypt this week on his 10th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began nearly a year ago. The trip is partly aimed at refining a proposal to …

Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Firefighters on Monday battled flames spreading through a national park in Brazil that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke. It's the latest wildfire in the country, which is …

US military completes withdrawal from junta-ruled Niger

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger is complete, an American official said Monday. A small number of military personnel assigned to guard the U.S. Embassy remain, …

Venezuelan opposition calls on US to cancel oil company licenses to pressure Maduro

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition on Monday called on the U.S. to cancel the licenses that allow Chevron and other energy companies to operate in the South American country …

Iran's president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's new reformist president insisted Monday that Tehran didn't want to enrich uranium at near-weapons grade levels but had been forced to by the U.S. withdrawal from its …

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