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ANIMAL CARE

Maricopa County pushes for a surge in September dog adoptions

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is working to boost dog adoptions this month to bring shelter capacity down to an optimum level. “Even when we see great adoption numbers, the …
public safety

Crashes on Carefree Highway this year could set record

Residents in north Peoria are well aware that motorists cruise at high speeds on State Route 74, the main gateway into Lake Pleasant, one of the city’s top attractions, especially during the summer.
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.

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Kenneth E. Thorpe

Thorpe: Congress is cutting the wrong red tape on drug availability

On average, healthcare costs for patients with a chronic condition are five times higher than for those without one. Chronic disease patients are getting hit with high drug costs when cheaper …
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.

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FILE - Percival Everett appears at the 38th American Film Festival in Deauville, Normandy, France on Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File)

Percival Everett, Rachel Kushner and Miranda July are fiction nominees for National Book Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett's “James,” his acclaimed retelling of Mark Twain's “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” is a fiction nominee for the National Book Awards. The long list of …
FILE - A staff member poses for photographs with a print of "Girl with Balloon, 2004" by British street artist Banksy, at Bonhams auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

2 men charged with stealing a famous Banksy image from a London art gallery

Two men have been charged with burglary over the theft of an artwork by street artist Banksy from a London gallery. The Metropolitan Police force said Larry Fraser and James Love are alleged to have …
FILE - Justin Timberlake appears at the premiere of "Trolls Band Together" in Los Angeles on Nov. 15, 2023. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Justin Timberlake expected in New York court to plead guilty in drunken driving case

Justin Timberlake is expected to plead guilty following his June arrest in the Hamptons for drunken driving. Prosecutors say the pop star will appear in Sag Harbor Village Court on Friday to enter …
FILE - Producer Chad McQueen poses for photographers during a photo call for the film, "Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans," at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)

Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63

Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the “Karate Kid” movies and the son of the late actor and racer Steve McQueen, has died. His lawyer confirmed his death at age 63. McQueen's …
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 …

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Rams hope reinforcements and resilience can lift injury-filled offensive line vs. Cardinals

The Los Angeles Rams expect to be in better shape on the offensive line when they visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday after having to reconfigure their front because of injuries during a 26-20 loss …

Rams, McVay try to extend their recent dominance over the Cardinals in an NFC West matchup

The Los Angeles Rams travel to face the Arizona Cardinals in an NFC West matchup on Sunday. The Rams have dominated the series under coach Sean McVay with a 13-2 record. The Cardinals and Rams are …

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National sports
The Miami Dolphins will bring in another quarterback while starter Tua Tagovailoa deals with his latest concussion, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday. For now, Skylar Thompson will be considered the …
Prosecutors say the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087. That's above the .08 …
Tua Tagovailoa is now dealing with the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career, all of them coming in the last two seasons. And there are now questions about his future — both short-term and …

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Valley business

Christmas at the Princess returns

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort is offering early bird discounts for its Christmas at the Princess program.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort will run it’s 15th annual Christmas at the Princess program from Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2025. There will be new attractions for guests to enjoy. …

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 …

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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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Nation

US consumer sentiment ticks higher for second month but remains subdued

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' outlook on the economy improved for the second straight month in September, bolstered by lower prices for long-lasting goods such as cars and furniture. The …

MacKenzie Scott’s millions boost Native American nonprofits

The billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s no-strings, no-hassle giving approach has proven particularly valuable to Native American nonprofits, whose history with private philanthropy has …

Feds rarely punish hospitals for turning away pregnant patients

An Associated Press analysis has found that hospitals are rarely fined for violating a federal law that is supposed to guarantee that patients with medical emergencies get the treatment they need. …

How this one climate fix means a school nurse sees fewer students sick from the heat

When students would come to the nurse's office at Johnson Senior High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, complaining of headaches and feeling too hot, Rebecca Randall was always ready. She would hand out …

Biden wants to close a loophole that enables imports of clothing and illicit substances from China

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is cracking down on cheap products sold out of China by companies such as Temu and Shein by saying that companies are no longer exempt from tariffs simply …

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World

Clad in pink, one heterosexual man protests Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Texas Kadiri Moro is an unusual figure amid the LGBTQ+ rights activists in the coastal West African nation of Ghana. He is heterosexual, married to a woman and a father of six. He is a teacher. And …

Austrian woman is found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19

VIENNA (AP) — A woman in Austria was found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19 in 2021, her second pandemic-related conviction in a year, according to local media. A judge …

In Denmark, a man is suspected of 86 counts of reckless driving. He filmed it himself.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A 29-year-old man in Denmark faced a whopping 86 preliminary charges Friday for driving at high speed on motorcycles, riding on the rear wheel — also at high speed — …

The body of a Ugandan Olympic athlete who was set on fire by her partner is received by family

The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei — who died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya — has been received by family and anti-femicide crusaders, ahead of her burial on …

Sexual abuse at Islamic welfare homes exposes weaknesses in child protection in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A police swoop on 20 child welfare homes in Malaysia where hundreds of children were allegedly sexually abused has exposed weaknesses in child protection in the …

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