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Cyclist attacks 80-year-old man, Paradise Valley police deliver justice
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Amkor, TSMC sign agreement to bring chip packaging into Peoria
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Weekend freeway work closes parts of I-10, US 60, Loop 101
local government

Chandler Council agendas: Road projects, budget kickoff, more

One of the many items the Chandler City Council is intended to address fast growth in the southeastern-most part of the city. A nearly $10 million contract for widening and other improvements to …
ARIZONA LOTTERY

Peoria Powerball ticket worth $150K

There was one Powerball winner for Wednesday’s drawing, and the ticket was purchased in Peoria, Arizona Lottery officials said. The $50,000 winner included a Plus Powerplay, making it …
Marijuana

Private club seeks to allow marijuana smoking near Tempe school

A variance to reduce the use separation requirement between a tobacco retailer that allows marijuana smoking and a public school from 1,320 feet to 250 feet is to be considered in October by the …
public safety

West Valley school district administrator arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes

A administrator at a career and technical education school district in the west Valley has been arrested on multiple felony counts of child sex crimes, Peoria Police said.
Election 2024

Proposition 138 would change how tipped workers are paid

One proposition on the November ballot could have a major impact on how tipped employees are compensated. If passed, Proposition 138 would allow employers to pay workers up to 25%, or $3.58, less …
VALLEY TRAVEL

Bridge work to close US 60 section this weekend

PHOENIX – Detours will be set up this weekend when westbound US 60 will be closed between Loop 101 and I-10. Crews will be working from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, to 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, …
LEGAL

Court rejects attempt by Ruben, Kate Gallego to keep all divorce records sealed

PHOENIX - The public is entitled to see most of what is in the divorce records of Ruben and Kate Gallego. In a unanimous decision late Thursday, a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals …

Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Hispanic women have a positive opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris and a negative view of former President Donald Trump, but Hispanic men are more divided …
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Glendale protests possible Brunch House liquor license

Glendale protested the state granting a liquor license to The Brunch House restaurant - i that happens. The restaurant recentlly opened on Bell Road east of Arrowhead Towne Center. During …
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Surprise dog parks more bite than bark these days

Chris Arb lives in El Mirage, but she travels to Surprise daily to bring her poodle Buddy to the Surprise Community Park Dog Park.

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Robert Robb

Robb: Prop 140 — A flawed but necessary reform

An open primary fits and serves today's electorate. Proposition 133, the MAGA Legislature's competing measure, is either meaningless or pernicious. Proposition 140 has several suboptimal provisions, …

Lane: A breach of trust

My early concerns with Proposition 490 were the deceptive ballot language and false premises use to promote it, and the perceived electioneering contained within the “helpful” Q & A …

Gresham: From Madison Elementary to the State House, our students deserve better

I never imagined that I would hold elected office. But then I became a mom to three kids. As they began their journey through our local public schools, I got more involved with supporting their …
Frederic J. Fransen

Fransen: Insult is as old as politics

“Hermaphrodite.” (Thomas Jefferson’s friends referring to John Adams) “Jacobin.” (John Adams’ friends referring to Thomas Jefferson) “Pimp of the …
Christine Holden

Holden, Nez-Chee: Embracing tradition — advancing Medicaid reimbursement for traditional healing

For American Indian tribal communities, traditional healing has been the cornerstone of health and wellness since time immemorial. Rooted deeply in cultural traditions, these practices encompass a …

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Entertainment
Artist Christopher Bayne is showcasing five original works about the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals at the one-n-ten event at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 11.

Art works honor national coming out day

Spectrum Medical Care Center will unveil The Art of Good Health Augmented Reality Art Experience, a collection of five original works by artist Christoper Bayne, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, …
A construction crane fell over over into an office building that houses the Tampa Bay Times headquarters, after Hurricane Milton Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom

The editor of the Tampa Bay Times says his news operation didn't miss a beat despite a crane collapse during Hurricane Milton that gouged a hole in the St. Petersburg office building that housed his …
FILE - Matthew Reeve, from left, Alexandra Reeve Givens, and Will Reeve, children of the late actor Christopher Reeve, appear at the premiere of "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on Sept. 18, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in new documentary 'Super/Man'

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Reeve’s children say they made a point to include all the complexities of their father’s life — his strengths and weaknesses — in the new documentary …
In this courtroom sketch, Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorney Marc Agnifilo, left, addresses the judge while Combs, seated second from right, in prison uniform, watches during a hearing in federal court in New York, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Combs' new defense attorney, Anthony Ricco is seated far right. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in jail while appeals court takes up bail fight

A federal appeals court judge has ruled to keep Sean “Diddy” Combs locked up while he makes a third bid for bail in his sex trafficking case, which is slated to go to trial in May. A circuit …
This combination of album covers shows, from left, "DANSE MACABRE – DE LUXE" by Duran Duran, left, "Beautifully Broken" by Jelly Roll, center, and “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat” by Charli XCX. (Tape Modern-BMG/Republic Records/Atlantic Records via AP)

What to stream: Jelly Roll, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Cate Blanchett and Charli XCX remixes

Sean Wang’s semi-autobiographical feature debut “Dìdi” and Jelly Roll's 22-track album “Beautifully Broken” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases. Charli XCX will …

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Wright prepared for Hurricane Milton, then for the Seahawks as the 49ers' new kicker

It’s been a hectic week for Matthew Wright. Even for an emergency kicker. Wright signed with the 49ers on Tuesday, after San Francisco lost starter Jake Moody to a high ankle sprain in its loss …

The Packers' ball-hawking defense has the Cardinals' attention

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is well aware of the Green Bay Packers’ penchant for creating turnovers. Murray wants to make sure he doesn’t become the latest quarterback to throw a …

Packers, Cards both head into Lambeau Field matchup with momentum from road wins

The Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals are both coming off victories as they prepare to face off Sunday at Lambeau Field. The Cardinals are hoping to build off the momentum they established with …

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San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt nine days before the season opener. …
Jack Nicholson, Spike Lee and Billy Crystal are entertainment superstars. Now they are being recognized as basketball superfans. They will be recognized along with businessman Alan Horwitz by being …
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets’ offense appeared on their way toward the efficient, high-scoring and productive force they fully expected they’d be this season. A lot has certainly changed …

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Valley business

Heard to reopen 66-year-old museum shop after renovations

The Heard Museum’s shop, open since 1958, helps generate $46 million in economic impact annually throughout Indian Country.

The Heard Museum’s renovated shop is set to reopen for visitors.

Phoenix marketing agency to host Business Quinceañera

A stiletto art and fashion show returns to celebrate Torres Multicultural’s 15th anniversary with a Business Quinceañera.

Apartment plan to replace Earnhardt dealership advanced in Chandler

Chandler Planning and Zoning Commissioner Sherri Koshiol asks questions during the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. The commission advanced plans for a 420-unit apartment complex to be built on a North Arizona Avenue site soon to be vacated when Earnhardt Auto Centers moves its Chevrolet dealership to Queen Creek.

A longtime car dealership is moving out of north-Central Chandler — and it could be replaced by more than 400 apartments. Earnhardt Chevrolet, which opened its Arizona Avenue / Warner Road …

Corso Italia opens Scottsdale location

Corso Italia is celebrating its new Scottsdale with a grand opening Oct. 7.

Corso Italia’s newest location, 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. in Scottsdale, is celebrating it’s grand opening from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Guests will enjoy complimentary culinary …

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Neighbors

Sisso trees still coming down in Arcadia at Silverleaf

More Sissoo trees are coming down in the Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood, seemingly squelching hopes for a quick resolution to the legal battle over the trees.

The legal battle of the Sissoo trees in the upscale Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood appears to have entered a new theater of combat - seemingly ending one side’s hopes of ending the …

Scottsdale and Girl Scouts hold patch design contest

The City of Scottsdale and the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council are holding a contest to design their latest patch.

The City of Scottsdale is seeking artists in grades K-12 to help design the patch for the Scottsdale Patch program, a collaboration between the city and Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. …

Chandler-based pitcher living baseball dreams with Savannah Bananas

Austin Krzeminski played four years of Minor League Baseball and finds himself today playing in sold-out Major League Baseball stadiums with the Savannah Bananas.

The dream is the same for any young baseball player – to make it to the big leagues. Few do. But even fewer reach the next best thing.

Late Seton Catholic alum to be honored Friday

The late James Terrill, who was killed in work accident in Wisconsin in May at age 27, was a Seton Catholic Prep alum. His memory will be honored at Friday night’s Seton football game against Independence.

James Terrill’s memory will be honored Friday in Chandler in the same Eubanks Stadium where he made many plays for his high school football team. Terrill, a 2015 Seton Catholic Prep …

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Things to do

Arizona Opera to take upcoming shows ‘beyond downtown’

A look at “The Tell-Tale Heart,” which opens Oct. 25.

Arizona Opera is looking to introduce opera to new audiences by bringing live performances to unexpected venues across the state.

Last chance to see Tony-nominated ‘The Minutes’ at Tempe theater

CJ Mascarelli stars as “Mr. Carp” in “The Minutes,” which shows at Tempe Center for the Arts through Oct. 12.

Only four chances are left to see the 2022 Tony Award-nominated “The Minutes” in Tempe this week.

The Arts at Ascension presents the third annual sing-along of Handel’s Messiah

Singers of all skill level are welcome to participate in the Arts at Ascension’s sing-along of Handel’s Messiah.

The Arts at Ascension is presenting the third annual sing-along of Handel’s Messiah at the North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. …

30th annual fall celebration coming to downtown Glendale

The Scarecrow Stroll allows guests to spot uniquely decorated seasonal scarecrows on display at the front doors and porches of many of the shops and eateries, like this one at Memory Lane with shop owner Sue Berntsen.

Celebrate the fall season in Historic Downtown Glendale this month.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Mary E. (Heintz) Tobin

Mary E. (Heintz) Tobin passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at age 94. Marilyn retired to Sun City Arizona where she enjoyed 40 years of living in the sun. Marilyn did a great deal of traveling …

William Jerome Curley

William Jerome Curley, Sun City West, AZ, son of parents Harry Jerome and Jane Francis Curley and brother of Harry Jerome and Jane Marie (Curley) O’Brien. In addition to four nieces and one nephew, …

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) …

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Nation

Woman pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 29 turtles across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A woman from China pleaded guilty on Friday to attempting to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, a protected species, across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak. Wan Yee Ng, …

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That's because of a serious suffocation risk following reports of five infant deaths. The U.S. …

Authorities continue to investigate container suspected of holding dynamite in Tennessee

Authorities in eastern Tennessee are continuing to investigate a container suspected of holding large amounts of dynamite, warning residents that evacuations will likely remain in place throughout …

Sebastian Coe tells AP his run to be IOC president might not be such a longshot after all

A common observation about Sebastian Coe’s lifetime of going against the grain is that it makes him more of a thorn in the side of the International Olympic Committee than an ideal candidate to …

An elevator mishap at a Colorado tourist mine killed 1 and trapped 12. The cause is still unknown

Investigators were trying to figure out Friday what led an elevator to malfunction at a former Colorado gold mine, killing one person. Four others were injured and 12 people were trapped for hours at …

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World

U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday announced new sanctions on Iran's energy sector in response to its Oct. 1 attack on Israel when it fired roughly 180 missiles into the country. Iran said …

UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon in crosshairs of Israel’s war on Hezbollah

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force and other positions in south Lebanon in recent days, drawing widespread condemnation from around the world. …

Activists risk their lives to rescue animals in areas of Lebanon hit by Israeli airstrikes

BEIRUT (AP) — Hours after an Israeli strike destroyed a three-story building in Beirut, killing at least 10 people, Maggie Sharawi received a telephone call from a person living nearby saying that …

Stellantis CEO under fire from Italian lawmakers as the group grapples with financial troubles

ROME (AP) — Italian lawmakers on Friday questioned the head of Stellantis, the world's fourth largest automaker, over the group’s strategy, one day after it announced a management shakeup in an …

Treasury official says withdrawing the US from the IMF and World Bank would be a 'step backward'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Withdrawing the United States from the IMF and World Bank would be “a step backward,” a top U.S. Treasury official said Friday, defending the organizations before a …

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