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Paving work restricts I-10 traffic Saturday, Sunday
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public safety
Cyclist attacks 80-year-old man, Paradise Valley police deliver justice

Texas man held in Las Vegas in deadly 2020 Nevada-Arizona shooting rampage pleads guilty

One of three people jailed in Las Vegas following a deadly Nevada and Arizona shooting rampage in Thanksgiving 2020 has pleaded guilty ahead of trial. His lawyer and a prosecutor say Christopher …
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 …
BUSINESS

Amkor, TSMC sign agreement to bring chip packaging into Peoria

Amkor Technology and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and bring advanced packaging and test capabilities to Arizona, continuing to pave the path for a microchip supply chain running through Peoria.
ADOT

Weekend freeway work closes parts of I-10, US 60, Loop 101

PHOENIX – Several freeway projects will get underway Friday night and continue until Monday morning, state transportation officials said. Closures of Interstate 10, US 60 and Loop 101 are …
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 …

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Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Yee: Help children be savers, not spenders, on National Savings Day

National reports indicate your child’s saving and spending habits are established at an early age. In honor of National Savings Day, Oct. 12, and as chair of the state’s first-ever …

Reilly: Christians must get out and vote

CatholicVote recently reported that a study by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that millions of religious people, most of whom are Christians, report that they will …
Llewellyn King

King: The agony and heroism of Florida

Cry, the beloved Florida. Florida, where the old go to rest — their reward after life’s labors — and the young go to play its great amusement parks; where the rich live in Palm …
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 …

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Entertainment
FILE - Designer Kim Jones acknowledges the applause of the audience at the end of the Fendi Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture fashion collection presented on Jan. 27, 2021 in Paris. British designer Kim Jones is stepping down from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, parent group LVMH announced. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

Kim Jones steps down as artistic director at Fendi to concentrate on his role at Dior Men's

British designer Kim Jones is stepping down from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, parent group LVMH announced. Jones succeeded the late Karl Lagerfeld in designing …
Harvey Weinstein appears in criminal court in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (Jeenah Moon/Pool Photo via AP)

NY prosecutors want to combine Harvey Weinstein’s criminal cases into a single trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are asking a Manhattan judge to consolidate the two sex crime cases that Harvey Weinstein faces in New York into a single trial this year — a move that the disgraced …
FILE - In this photo provided by the Capitola Police Department, Theobald "Theo" Lengyel is taken into custody in Capitola, Calif., Jan. 2, 2024. (Capitola Police Department via AP, File)

Jury finds ex-member of rock band Mr. Bungle guilty of killing his girlfriend

A founding member of the experimental rock band Mr. Bungle has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of his girlfriend after prosecutors in California found an audio file the victim …
FILE - Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry protests in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, July 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

'The View' abortion ad signals wider effort to use an FCC regulation to spread a message

An anti-abortion ad that aired during “ The View ” this past week and criticized the show's personalities was the most visible manifestation of a campaign that is making use of a federal law that …
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, …

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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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National sports
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league could play 16 international games every year if the regular season expands to 18 games. Goodell indicated Dublin and Rio de Janeiro are likely new host …
Mao Saigo of Japan has shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-shot lead after three rounds of the Buick LPGA Shanghai. It was her second consecutive round of 65. Saigo is at 18 under overall and looking for …
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former …

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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

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will scour Jupiter moon for the ingredients for life

A massive NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa. The craft named Europa Clipper will peer beneath the moon's icy crust and determine whether conditions there could …

Changing OpenAI's nonprofit structure would raise questions about its future

The artificial intelligence maker OpenAI may face a costly and inconvenient reckoning with its nonprofit origins even as its valuation recently exploded to $157 billion. Nonprofit tax experts have …

Documents show OpenAI's long journey from nonprofit to $157B valued company

Back in 2016, the artificial intelligence maker OpenAI had just incorporated as a nonprofit and applied to the Internal Revenue Service for tax-exempt status. The application shows the vast distance …

Middle East latest: Israeli military renews orders for Palestinians to leave northern Gaza

The Israeli military has renewed its orders for Palestinian in the northern Gaza Strip to leave their homes and shelters as troops press on a weeklong offensive against militants. The military …

China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said Saturday, but he stopped short of unveiling a major new stimulus plan that …

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World

Bomb survivors use Nobel Peace Prize win to share their anti-nuke message with younger generations

TOKYO (AP) — The recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize is a fast-dwindling group of atomic bomb survivors who are facing down the shrinking time they have left to convey the firsthand horror …

UK leader Keir Starmer is marking 100 days in office. It has been a rocky ride

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office Saturday with little cause for celebration. Starmer’s center-left Labour Party was elected by a landslide on July 4, …

Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate their largest festival under tight security following attacks

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Schoolteacher Supriya Sarker is glad to celebrate Bangladesh's largest Hindu festival of Durga Puja but feels the festivities would be more jubilant without the fear and …

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. …

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