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Evacuations ordered for Siphon Wildfire near Superstition Wilderness Area
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Maricopa County pushes for a surge in September dog adoptions
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Crashes on Carefree Highway this year could set record
FOODIE

Bao, dumpling, noodles festival to make yummy return to Peoria

The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival, with the Nom Nom Noodles Festival, will return for a sixth year.
ADOT

Arizona’s Loop 303 project makes finals for national honor

The Arizona Department of Transportation project that built Loop 303 interchanges at 43rd and 51st avenues near Interstate 17 has been named a top 12 finalist in the 2024 America’s …
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October events to benefit Valley single mothers group

Iris Ortega was no stranger to relying on government help. As a kid, Ortega, a Phoenix resident, remembers when her and her siblings would comb her apartment complex looking for two shiny …
FAMILIES

Phoenix dance studio to host Halloween costume sale, fall festival

Bender Performing Arts, in Phoenix, has a couple upcoming events for fall.
Development

Phoenix approves 75-acre housing development next to Hurricane Harbor in north Phoenix

Phoenix City Council approved a large housing development next to Hurricane Harbor water park in north Phoenix last week. Lennar Homes plans to build 294 homes on 74.5 acres on the south side of …
Arizona Election 2024

Gallego, Lake battle could determine control of U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON – Democrats can’t keep control of the U.S. Senate unless Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego defeats Republican hopeful Kari Lake. That’s the assessment of the …
transportation

Closure, detour next two weekends on East Valley freeway

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to allow extra time over the next two weekends for the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive 30-month widening project: …
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Last call to register for Peoria Fire-Medical Citizen's Academy

Registration is almost closed for Peoria Fire-Medical’s Citizens Academy.

Harris and Trump are jockeying for battleground states after their debate faceoff

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are each making a beeline for swing states that they hope to flip in their favor this year. Harris will hold rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro in North Carolina on …

Arizona's 2-page ballots could make for long lines on Election Day

Ballots for the vast majority of Arizona voters will be two pages long. Nine of the state's 15 counties are moving away from a single-sheet ballot. County election officials expect the lengthy ballot …

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Amanda Levay

Levay: The rising threats to election workers and the urgent need for privacy protection

In the wake of the 2020 election, the safety of election workers has become a growing concern. The surge in threats and harassment targeting these dedicated public servants is more than just a …
Dr. Michael Kleven, DO

Kleven: What men need to know about prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men. While this is an important subject to talk about year-round, Prostate …

Templet: It's flu season; be vigilant

Flu season is here — not this winter, now. As students return to school, a spike in infectious disease is  inevitable , whether it’s influenza,  COVID , or even  H5N1 …

Speak Up: Police investigating death of 3-year-old left in car

A 3-year-old girl died Sunday after being left inside her family’s car for about two hours, Buckeye police said.
John Thorpe

Thorpe: Goldwater sues Payson over $70 million bond vote

When the town of Payson decided to take on $70 million in debt without voter approval, resident Deborah Rose wanted to do something about it. But she couldn’t because the town misapplied the …

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This image released by A24 shows Nikenya Hall in a scene from the documentary "Look Into My Eyes." (A24 via AP)

After docs about Taylor Swift and Brooke Shields, filmmaker turns her camera to NYC psychics

Filmmaker Lana Wilson had never thought much about psychics. But the morning after Election Day in 2016, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she found herself drawn towards a sign that promised “$5 …
Francis Ford Coppola, the writer/director of "Megalopolis," poses at the premiere of the film at Roy Thomson Hall during the Toronto International Film Festival, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Francis Ford Coppola sues Variety over story alleging 'Megalopolis' misconduct

Director Francis Ford Coppola has sued the entertainment trade publication Variety for libel. Coppola says in the suit filed Wednesday that a July Variety story alleging that he ran an unprofessional …
FILE - Cardi B, left, and Offset arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 25, 2020. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

Cardi B reveals birth of third child with Offset and says the newborn is the 'prettiest lil thing'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B has welcomed her third child into the world. The Grammy winner announced on social media Thursday that she gave birth over the weekend. She posted photos of her …
FILE - Salman Rushdie poses for a portrait to promote his book "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder" on April 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Salman Rushdie's memoir about his stabbing, 'Knife,' is a National Book Award nominee

NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie's “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” his explicit and surprisingly resilient memoir about his brutal stabbing in 2022, is a nominee for the National …
In this his handout photo taken by Stephanie Branchu for Netflix on April 2, 2024, in Paris, Lily Collins, left, French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron, center, and Thalia Besson pose for a selfie during the shooting of episode 407 of Netflix series "Emily in Paris". (Netflix via AP)

French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'

PARIS (AP) — France's First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris,” parts of which were released on Thursday. The …

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Chandler's AZ Compass Prep changing recruiting game

CHANDLER — Prep schools are reshaping the college basketball recruiting landscape, making it easier than ever for top college coaches such as Auburn’s Bruce Pearl to identify and pursue …

No. 20 Arizona visits No. 14 K-State on Friday night for nonconference matchup of new Big 12 rivals

No. 20 Arizona is heading to No. 14 Kansas State on Friday night for a rare nonconference matchup of Big 12 rivals. The game was scheduled as part of a home-and-home series before Arizona left the …

No. 20 Arizona visits No. 14 Kansas State for non-conference showdown of new Big 12 rivals

No. 20 Arizona is visiting No. 14 Kansas State for a rare non-conference matchup of new Big 12 rivals. The contract for the game was signed before Arizona left the Pac-12 for its new league. Arizona …

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Tyreek Hill smiled and waved at cameras as he arrived at Hard Rock Stadium for the Miami Dolphins’ game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, four days after he was pulled from his sports …
Guardians starter Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his middle finger, an injury that could impact Cleveland’s postseason pitching plans. Cobb, who has helped …
Boston Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks likely will be shut down because of forearm soreness, ending his attempt to return in 2024 from Tommy John surgery. Hendriks has soreness on the outside of his …

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Valley business

Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar celebrates family tradition

The Chef’s Corner at Marino’s offers semi-private dining and a window to the pizza-making process.

Cutting his teeth in New York and Los Angeles’ fast-paced bar, club and restaurant scenes, Scottsdale resident Ron Marino has been in the industry before he was old enough to order a drink. …

Phoenix apartment complex bought by Washington company

Desert Club Apartments in northeast Phoenix was sold to a Washington company for an undisclosed amount.

A Washington-based apartment complex owner has bought a 497-unit Phoenix complex. Kirkland, Washington-based Weidner Apartment Homes paid an undisclosed amount for the Desert Club Apartments, …

Scottsdale’s the Phoenician hosting fall festival for Phoenix Children’s Hospital

The Phoenician is holding a fall festival Oct. 12.

The Phoenician is hosting the first-ever Phoenician Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. A portion of proceeds from the fun-filled event will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network …

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.

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Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash set for Oct. 5

The Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash is scheduled Oct. 5.

The Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort, 7555 N. Pima Rd., in Scottsdale. The 3.1-mile family-friendly …

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 …

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Chaparral High School Theater program performs ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Chaparral High School’s theater program will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” musical Sept. 18, 20 and 21. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults.

Scottsdale Unified School District’s Chaparral High School’s theater program will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” musical Sept. 18, 20 and 21. There will be no show on Sept. …

Phoenix Symphony opens new season with work featuring NASA images

“The Planets,” as seen in this previous performance at Millennium Park in Chicago, will run Oct. 4-6 at Symphony Hall.

The Phoenix Symphony’s 2024-25 season is ready to open with some help from NASA.

Macy’s, HonorHealth present fall fashion show

The Macy’s at the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall is presenting a fall fashion show Oct. 5 with all the proceeds going to HonorHealth Cancer Care.

Macy’s will present a fall fashion show from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, with all proceeds benefiting HonorHealth Cancer Care. The event will be held at the level 1 south mall entrance at …

Murder Ink brings comedy, mystery to northwest Valley

Mystery buffs can solve a hilarious crime at

Mystery buffs can get into the act and solve a hilarious crime at "Mafioso Murders," Friday, Sept. 27.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Sherrill Gordon Box

Sherrill Gordon Box April 20, 1948 – August 2024 Age 76 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sherrill Gordon Box, who left us in August 2024 at her home in Sun City …

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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Utility ordered to pay $100 million for its role in Ohio bribery scheme

An energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio has been ordered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pay a $100 million civil penalty for misleading investors …

It took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says

The National Transportation Safety Board says California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to put out flames after a crash. In addition to …

Trump plans to launch his sons' crypto business on Monday, 50 days before Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver remarks next Monday about cryptocurrency and the launch of the company World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform controlled by the …

Amazon boosts pay for subcontracted delivery drivers amid union pressure

Amazon is giving another pay boost to its subcontracted delivery drivers in the U.S. amid growing union pressure. Drivers who work with Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs, will earn …

Top AI business leaders meet with Biden administration to discuss the emerging industry's needs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Biden administration officials on Thursday discussed the future of artificial intelligence at a meeting with a group of executives from OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft and …

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World

Senegal's president dissolves parliament to call a snap legislative election

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament on Thursday, paving the way for a snap legislative election six months after he was …

Peru declares 3 days of national mourning for former President Alberto Fujimori

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government on Thursday declared three days of national mourning over the death of former President Alberto Fujimori and granted him a state funeral despite his …

US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid, setting aside conditions placed by Congress on some of the money over human rights …

Biden to host 'Quad' leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, India and Japan next weekend in his Wilmington, Delaware, hometown, the White House announced, as he looks to burnish his …

Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — African countries recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in the past week, the continental health body said Thursday as it described the rising toll as “not …

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