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32M church-going Christians may not vote this year: Arizona Christian University
NFL
Packers rout Cardinals 34-13
CHARGES FILED
'Predictive analytics' lead to arrests in Family Dollar burglaries: police

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election

Many Native Americans across the U.S. will come together for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face with a focus on the …

Trump calls for adding 10,000 Border Patrol agents after derailing a bipartisan border bill

Donald Trump proposed hiring 10,000 additional Border Patrol agents and giving them a $10,000 retention and signing bonus — months after he derailed a bipartisan bill to fund more border personnel. …
CARS

Huge custom car, truck show coming to Glendale

The largest free truck and car show in Arizona will motor back into Glendale in November.
Community

Tribal involvement in the Arizona’s State Fair’s Native American Rodeo waning

PHOENIX — The Arizona State Fair is one of Arizona’s longest-standing traditions, dating back almost 30 years before statehood. Starting all the way back in 1884, it’s one of …
ARTS

Kids theater to bring ‘Rudolph’ to Herberger stage in Phoenix

A kids’ production of a Christmas classic is returning to the Herberger Theater Center stage in downtown Phoenix for the holidays.
Top Airport

Sky Harbor earns high praise as top airport

Things are looking up — some could say to the sky — with successes at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Last year, Sky Harbor had its busiest year with more than 48.7 …
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Grand jury indicts man suspected of thefts from Target, Lowe’s, other stores

A 30-year-old man has been indicted on 44 counts of organized retail theft from Target, Ulta Beauty, Lowe’s and The Home Depot. Hector Manuel Romero is accused taking items from the stores …
INVESTIGATION

Hit-and-run suspect found, no arrest made: Phoenix PD

Phoenix police interviewed the suspect Saturday in a fatal hit-and-run collision but made no arrest, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 1:50 a.m. Oct. 12 near 23 rd and Northern …
ELECTION 2024

Federal judge rejects Arizona group's voter investigation request

PHOENIX - A federal judge has slapped down a bid by an Arizona group to force county recorders to immediately investigate whether more than 40,000 registered voters are citizens. In a 22-page …
INVESTIGATION

Man's body found in McDowell-Sonoran Preserve

A death investigation is underway after a man’s body was found and recovered Friday night inside the McDowell-Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale police said. The body was recovered about 9 p.m. …

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Linda Barcenas Jaquez

Jaquez: One student’s journey in a larger story

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began in the small town of Somerton, Arizona, and will one day culminate in my graduation from Creighton University …
J. Mark Powell

Powell: Holy Cow History — Yetta Bronstein, the candidate who never existed

It’s time to pick a president again. In a few weeks, we’ll know who’ll be moving into the White House next year. (Then again, as crazy as 2024 has been, we may not.) Sixty …

Potter: Arizona needs modern health care laws

Carolyn Copeland tried to put a unique spin on her anti-choice, no on Proposition 139 letter, but it was completely nonsensical. No dentist would attempt performing abortions. There will be …

Dubbs: The economy wouldn’t be better under Trump

To all those who are voting for Trump because you think the economy will be better than under Harris, I ask you to look into the comments of many prominent economists. The consensus is that if …
Maria Wojtczak

Wojtczak: Does ADHD make learning to drive harder for teens?

Research shows that drivers with ADHD are 62% more likely to be in a vehicle collision the first month after receiving their license than a typical beginner. They are also 37% more likely to …

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Entertainment
People ride the Giant Wheel and flying chair ride at Gillian's Wonderland, the popular amusement park on the boardwalk in Ocean City, N.J., during its final day of operation before shutting down for good, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills

A beloved boardwalk amusement park at the Jersey shore is shutting down. Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was to close Sunday night after generations of anchoring the vacation scene for …
Film director Spike Lee, left, and comedian Billy Crystal, right, compare rings as they are honored at a superfan ceremony at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Springfield, Mass. Lee, Crystal, actor Jack Nicholson and businessman Alan Horwitz are being added to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans

Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony. He now has a ring before the Clippers do. The actor is …
This image released by Cineverse Entertainment shows David Howard Thornton in a scene from "Terrifier 3." (Jesse Korman/Cineverse Entertainment via AP)

‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzles

The choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a “Saturday Night Live” origin story and even Pharrell Williams as a Lego. In the …
This combination of images released by Heritage Auctions shows costumes worn by characters from "Game of Thrones," from left, armor worn by Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane, Jon Snow's Night's Watch ensemble, and Jaime Lannister's full Kingsguard armor. (Heritage Auctions via AP)

‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction

“Game of Thrones” fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million. From Thursday through Saturday, …
This image released by NBC shows cast member Bowen Yang, from left, host Ariana Grande, and musical guest Stevie Nicks during promos for the upcoming "Saturday Night Live" broadcast in New York on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via AP)

Ariana Grande hosts 'SNL' for the first time since the last female presidential nominee

Ariana Grande took the New York 30 Rock stage at “Saturday Night Live” for the third time as host and found herself in familiar circumstances. “The last time I hosted was in 2016, and we …

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Today in Sports - Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first career NHL goal

Today in Sports, October 14 - Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first career NHL goal

No. 14 BYU forces 4 turnovers and beats Arizona 41-19 for its best start to a season since 2020

Jake Retzlaff passed for 218 yards and two touchdowns and No. 14 BYU forced four turnovers in a 41-19 win over Arizona on Saturday. Darius Lassiter led the Cougars with 86 yards on five catches. BYU …

The 49ers fined $100,000 by the NFL after Dre Greenlaw shoved an opponent on the sideline

The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle. Niners cornerback Charvarius Ward was engaged near the sideline with Cardinals …

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Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved the ball at will against the Saints. Jared Goff and the Lions were unstoppable in Dallas. The Texans, Falcons, Packers and Ravens also put up big numbers. …
Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev each scored a goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1. Ilya Samsonov had 22 saves for Vegas. Troy Terry scored the lone goal for the …
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored a power-play goal 51 seconds into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Sunday for their third straight win. Mark Scheifele …

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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

Desert Foothills Book Festival returns to Scottsdale’s Holland Community Center

The 3rd annual Desert Foothills Book Festival is set for Oct. 19 at Scottsdale’s Holland Community Center.

The 3rd annual Desert Foothills Book Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale. Attendees of this free …

Art works honor national coming out day

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.

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, …

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.

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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

Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from the Nile River basin has come into force despite the notable opposition …

Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon Musk

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Labour Party government is announcing billions of pounds in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences and infrastructure on Monday at a business summit …

A Tesla car crashes and catches fire in France, killing 4

PARIS (AP) — Four people have died in a car crash in France after their Tesla vehicle reportedly hit a road sign and caught fire, police said Monday. A local police spokesman, Lt. Eric Hoarau, …

The Nobel economics prize is being announced in Sweden

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is unveiling the winner — or winners — of the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics on Monday, wrapping up six days of awards …

Murder trial of tech consultant in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins

The stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year stunned the tech community. The murder trial of tech consultant Nima Momeni in Lee's death starts Monday. Prosecutors say …

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World

Russia prosecutors seek 3 1/4-year jail term for French citizen accused of collecting military data

MOSCOW (AP) — Prosecutors asked a Russian court on Monday to deliver a prison sentence of three years and three months to a French citizen arrested on charges of unlawfully collecting information …

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Monday it has captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war ’s roughly 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line, …

Udine on high alert ahead of Italy's match against Israel

The city of Udine is on high alert as Italy prepares to host Israel in a competitive soccer match. The Nations League match is being played among the backdrop of the ongoing situation in the Middle …

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds

PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is to answer questions from judges at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of …

Middle East latest: EU condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon

The European Union condemned attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and rejected Israeli allegations that the U.N. was keeping them there to obstruct military operations against Hezbollah. Five …

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