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Arizona Election 2024

America confronts election intimidation, security

Editor's note: This story contains graphic and violent language taken from election officials' emails and voicemails. It is used to illustrate the threats those officials have been under during the …
UP NORTH

Enjoy the arts, Red Rocks at Sedona Arts Festival

Head up north in October to view the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona while taking in the annual Sedona Arts Festival.
SILENT WITNESS

Early morning party in Phoenix turns deadly

Phoenix police detectives are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who was shot early Saturday morning during a party at a house in the 2800 block of North 48 th Lane. Police responded …
SHOOTING

Charge upgraded to 1st-degree murder in Phoenix officer's death

This morning, suspect Saul Bal’s attempted murder charge was officially upgraded to first degree murder for his actions that resulted in the death of Officer Coolidge. Details on memorial …

Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday's debate with Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris plans a four-day campaign trip through major swing states after the Democrat’s debate with Republican Donald Trump. Her “New Way Forward” tour will include a new …
ELECTION 2024

Secretary of State wants Arizona justices to end nonpartisan primary prop fight

PHOENIX - Secretary of State Adrian Fontes wants the Arizona Supreme Court to pull the plug on ongoing efforts by foes of Proposition 140 to knock it off the ballot. In new court filings, Fontes …
FIRST RESPONDERS

25 injured after truck crashes into Elks Lodge in Apache Junction

Ten people were taken to hospitals and 15 others were treated at the scene Saturday night after a truck crashed into the Elks Lodge, 2455 N. Apache Trail, police said. “The driver is in …

Grand Canyon's main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?

A single pipeline at the Grand Canyon delivers water to millions of visitors annually at the South Rim. Some visitors were surprised recently when they were shut out of hotels over the Labor Day …
TRAINING

Getting ready for snow with temperatures topping 100 degrees

PHOENIX – The Valley has been handling 100-degree-plus heat for months, but that is not keeping the Arizona Department of Transportation from preparing for winter. ADOT has acquired five …
PINAL COUNTY ATTORNEY

Peoria man sentenced in deadly Apache Junction collision

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly DUI wrong-way crash along US 60 in Apache Junction that killed a woman and injured her daughter, authorities said Friday. …

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Robert Robb

Robb: What does a GOP or Democratic Legislature mean for Arizona?

There’s a lot for swing voters to weigh this election, beyond which of the specific candidates put before them is the less offensive. Gov. Katie Hobbs says that voters have to put …

Kimball: Fight for the soul of the GOP yet to come

Former president Donald Trump’s effect on the Republican Party has been substantial and swift. Once seen as a battle between the traditional establishment and a populist movement, the latest …
Rob Okun

Okun: The 50-year-old ‘new’ masculinity

Since the presidential campaign shake-up in July, the national conversation about manhood is abuzz with talk of a “new” masculinity, embodied by good, decent men like Tim Walz …

Eisen: Nurturing resilience — a teacher’s perspective on addressing current events

As a U.S. history teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy, I am increasingly concerned about the impact of the 24-hour news reporting of local, national and global events on young minds. In this age …

Speak Up: Arizona group sues 15 county recorders over voter registration

Unhappy with the response it got to its queries, an Arizona group that has claimed election irregularity in the state is now suing all 15 county recorders, accusing them of failing to do their jobs to ensure only citizens are voting.

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Youths dance to K-pop, popular Korean music, at a cultural house in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Slide over salsa: K-pop takes socialist Cuba by storm

HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Socialist Cuba, the birthplace of salsa and other rhythms that have conquered the world, is now surrendering to the invasion of South Korean pop music. Thirteen thousand …
FILE - The Blue Mink pop group including Roger Cook, wearing hat, Madeline Bell, left, and bass player Herbie Flowers, second right, leaving London for Los Angeles, and the start of a two week tour on July 1973. Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Elton John, Lou Reed and other music legends in a decades-long career, has died at 86. (PA via AP, File)

Bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Lou Reed and others, dies at 86

LONDON (AP) — Bass guitarist Herbie Flowers, who played with David Bowie, Elton John, Lou Reed and other music legends in a decades-long career, has died at 86. The musician's family confirmed …
Florence Pugh arrives on the red carpet for the film "We Live in Time" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield debate the yeas and neighs of the ‘We Live in Time’ horse meme

TORONTO (AP) — Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield made one the most emotionally wrecking, tenderly exquisite movies of their careers. But what’s gone viral from “We Live in Time”? A horse. …
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, for a Sunday church service, Sunday Sept. 8, 2024. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)

King Charles attends church prayers on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, the second …
Jharrel Jerome, left, the star of "Unstoppable," and the film's subject Anthony Robles pose together during the Toronto International Film Festival, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double

TORONTO (AP) — A few hours before the film about his life, “Unstoppable,” was to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Anthony Robles, sitting alongside the actor who plays him, …

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

ASU hangs on for 30-23 win over Mississippi State

Cam Skattebo rushed for a career-high 262 yards, quarterback Sam Leavitt ran for two touchdowns and Arizona State held on in the final minutes for its first win over a Southeastern Conference …

Diamondbacks take road skid into matchup against the Astros

The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the Houston Astros looking to end a three-game road losing streak.

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Through tears and a smile, Alex Morgan waved to the crowd and walked off the field for the last time on Sunday. Despite the nearly 100-degree heat, a crowd of 26,516 filled San Diego’s Snapdragon …
Time is running out for appeals to be filed in the case that exonerated freshly-crowned U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner from doping. The World Anti-Doping Agency and Italy's anti-doping agency …
Shohei Ohtani is the sixth player in major league history and the fastest ever to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases, needing just 126 games. He’s the only player to hit the 40-40 mark in …

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ASU maintains its role as an ‘economic engine’ in Tempe

As students head back to class at ASU, the university remains a major contributor to the local economy.

Arizona State University continues to be a major driver of Tempe’s economy according to local experts, with its impact going beyond just the tens of thousands of students spending and working in the city.

Taquitos chain closes shops in Chandler, Gilbert after 1 year

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has closed its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler at about the same time its Gilbert location closed its doors. Both opened in the summer of 2023.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has closed its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler at about the same time its Gilbert location closed its doors. Both opened in the summer of 2023. The Chandler …

Ariat celebrates grand opening

Shoppers can enjoy refreshments and mocktails as part of Ariat’s Scottsdale Quarter location celebrates its grand opening Aug. 25.

Ariat clothing store in the Scottsdale Quarter, 15279 N. Scottsdale Road, suite B105, is celebrating it’s grand opening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25. Refreshments and mocktails will be …

Nordstrom Rack store headed to West Valley city

Fashion retailer Nordstrom announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Surprise in fall 2025.

Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Surprise in fall 2025.

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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 …

Local organist plays at Scottsdale Church

Dr. Jeremy Peterman will perform an organ recital Sept. 20 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale.

Dr. Jeremy Peterman, organist and handbell choir director at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 Bell Road, in Scottsdale, will present an organ recital at the church at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 …

Fiesta Bowl Charities donates $1.25 million to teachers

Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities is accepting applications from teachers across the state for a $2,500 to use in classrooms.

The Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program returns this fall to deliver $1.25 million straight into Arizona classrooms. Five hundred teachers will receive $2,500 each for …

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D-backs’ prospect Lawlar iffy on Arizona Fall League action

Diamondbacks' prospect Jordan Lawlar rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the A’s during Spring Training in Mesa on Feb. 26, 2024.

The Arizona Fall League on Wednesday announced its team schedules for the new season starting next month, but don’t expect to see the Diamondbacks’ top prospect at a stadium near you.

Chief Keef reschedules Phoenix tour date

Chief Keef arrives at the BET Awards on June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

A Phoenix stop is among the rescheduled dates for rapper Chief Keef’s upcoming A Lil Tour.

Flute choir to perform 2 free shows in Peoria

The Central Arizona Flute Ensemble, or CAFE, will perform two free concerts Oct. 5-6 in Peoria.

Central Arizona Flute Ensemble will perform two shows of “CAFE Odyssey: A Musical Adventure” in the West Valley in October.

Spanish folk metal legends Mägo de Oz on way to Phoenix

Mägo de Oz will bring their Feliz No Cumpleaños Tour to downtown Phoenix on Oct. 22.

Mägo de Oz, the Spanish folk metal band known for fusing heavy metal with Celtic and Spanish folk influences, will bring their tour to downtown Phoenix.

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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 …

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 …

Jennifer Ellen (Kassube) Scherf

Jennifer passed away August 29, 2024, after a brief illness. She was a member of Saint Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, Arizona. Jenny was born on November 7, 1942, in Washington, D.C. …

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Nation

A look at some of the oldest religious leaders in the world

The top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating a milestone birthday, his 100th. Like the president of the Utah-based faith — commonly known as the Mormon church …

The Mormon church's president, already the oldest in the faith's history, is turning 100

Leaders of worldwide religions commonly stay at the helm well past retirement age, but it’s not often you find centenarians overseeing major faiths. That’s what The Church of Jesus Christ of …

Takeaways from AP's report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election

Many Palestinian Americans, in recent months, have been reeling from the double blow of the rising Palestinian death toll in Gaza and their own government’s support for Israel in the war against …

Grief over Gaza, qualms over US election add up to anguish for many Palestinian Americans

For months, many Palestinian Americans have been contending with the double whammy of the rising Palestinian death toll and suffering in Gaza and their own government’s support for Israel in the …

Mooresville Ford Receives JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mooresville Ford is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award, recognizing the …

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World

Iranian missiles in Russia are a legitimate target, a Ukrainian official says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A senior Ukrainian official said Monday Western partner countries must allow Ukraine to use weapons they have supplied to strike military warehouses inside Russia because of …

Golden eagle attacks toddler and 3 others in Norway. Expert suspects a 'behavioral disorder'

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A young golden eagle attacked a toddler in Norway, clawing her so badly that she needed stitches, in what an ornithologist says is likely the bird’s fourth such attack …

UN rights chief urges voters to beware 'strongman' politicians who 'throw glitter in our eyes'

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief is urging voters to be wary of “strongman” politicians and personalities "that throw glitter in our eyes” as more elections loom in a busy electoral …

South Korean truth commission says it found more evidence of forced adoptions in the 1980s

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean commission found evidence that women were pressured into giving away their infants for foreign adoptions after giving birth at government-funded facilities …

Israeli strikes in Syria leave 14 dead and more than 40 wounded, Syrian state media says

DAMASCUS (AP) — The number of people killed in overnight Israeli strikes in Syria has risen to 14 with more than 40 wounded, Syrian state media said Monday morning. Israeli strikes hit several …

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