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'Predictive analytics' lead to arrests in Family Dollar burglaries: police
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Tribal involvement in the Arizona’s State Fair’s Native American Rodeo waning
Top Airport
Sky Harbor earns high praise as top airport

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.
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.
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. …
Health care

Shortages, inadequate care leave patients with serious mental illness in metro Phoenix at risk

Jane Jepson remembers when her son, Nick, first came back home in 2017. He was working as a bellman, traveling across the country, from Alaska to Virginia. “He was so excited,” …
PRISON SENTENCE

Man gets 20 years for attack on 70-year-old woman: Maricopa County Attorney

A 31-year-old man has been sent to prison for 20 years for attempting to sexually assault a 70-year-old woman and then sexually abusing her, authorities said. In July, Brian Kibiwot Chuchuney …

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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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Cards K Matt Prater out for 2nd straight game. Packers WR Watson and CB Alexander are active

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater will miss a second straight game Sunday against Green Bay. The Packers welcome back wide receiver Christian Watson and cornerback Jaire Alexander from injuries. …

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 …

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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 …
Joe Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run on the opening possession, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense carried them to a much-needed 17-7 victory over the New York Giants. Evan McPherson …

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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

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 …

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after China says more help is needed for its slowing economy

Asian shares have started the week on a high note, with stocks in China rising more than 1% after the finance minister said over the weekend that more stimulus is needed for the slowing economy. U.S. …

Trump's protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025

Donald Trump insists that Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint for a hard-right turn in American government and society, does not reflect his priorities for a White House encore. The former …

PHOTO COLLECTION: Science SpaceX Starship Launch

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Religion Yom Kippur

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World

Israeli strike on hospital tent camp kills 4 and ignites a fire that burns dozens

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a hospital courtyard in the Gaza Strip early Monday killed at least four people and sent flames sweeping through a packed tent camp for …

Ailing and silenced in prison, Belarus activist symbolizes the nation's repression

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova's family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months ago. Fellow inmates at the penal …

Seoul says North Korea prepares to destroy the northern sides of inter-Korean roads no longer in use

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Monday it has detected signs that North Korea is preparing to destroy the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use, as the rivals are …

China holds large naval and air force exercises around Taiwan as a warning against independence

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China held large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday in what it called a warning against Taiwan independence. China’s Defense …

North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday it put its front-line army units ready to launch strikes on South Korea, ramping up pressure on its rival that it said flew drones over the capital …

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