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Valley municipalities reacting to EPA mandate banning lead pipes
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Senate candidates Lake, Gallego focus on each other at debate
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Arizona extends ozone pollution advisory through Friday
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Surprise dog parks more bite than bark these days

Chris Arb lives in El Mirage, but she travels to Surprise daily to bring her poodle Buddy to the Surprise Community Park Dog Park.
AIRPORT

Scottsdale holds open house on future of the city’s airport

The City of Scottsdale wants to know what residents want their airport to look and behave like for the next 20 years. That’s why it is launching into a $1 million master plan update …
EDUCATION

Chandler schools spent all federal COVID funds

“ESSER is gone.” That’s what Chandler Unified School District’s chief financial officer, Lana Berry, said Oct. 9 as part of her annual financial report presentation to …
NORTH PHOENIX

Drivers face overnight weekend restrictions along I-17

Mostly overnight restrictions are scheduled this weekend along both directions of Interstate 17 in areas between Happy Valley Road and State Route 74 in north Phoenix, state transportation officials …
election 2026

Early in the game, Peoria resident signals interest to run for mayor in 2026

Right now, many people are gearing up for the November general election, but one Peoria resident is getting a jump on the race for the city’s top office two years in advance.
Health care

American Red Cross launches initiative for Latino blood donors tied to Hispanic Heritage Month

PHOENIX — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood donation, according to the American Red Cross . The Southwest Arizona Chapter of the organization is running a campaign to …
EDUCATION

13 Deer Valley Unified students up for National Merit Scholarships

Thirteen students representing four Deer Valley Unified School District high schools are National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for 2025.
HOMICIDE

Police find man murdered in West Valley home

A 34-year-old man was found shot Tuesday in a West Valley home and died later at a hospital, Phoenix police said. At about 2:10 a.m. Oct. 8, officers arrived at a home in the 7100 block of West …

Trump and Harris keep campaigning after Milton hits Florida

Both candidates will be in battleground states, with Vice President Kamala Harris holding a town hall in Nevada and an event in Arizona while former President Donald Trump talks economic issues in …
ELECTION 2024

Arizona border dominates Lake, Gallego U.S. Senate debate

PHOENIX - Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego accused each other Wednesday of trying to conduct an extreme makeover of who they are - at least for voters. During their televised debate in the bid for …

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Malone: Scottsdale visit renewed hope for country

After spending a recent weekend touring the beautiful city of Scottsdale (the pictures in the ladies restroom at Schmooze alone are worth going there for brunch), visiting family and talking with …

Krone: Voting strategy for Election Day 2024

With a four-page ballot expected in 2024, voters should anticipate long lines and take proactive steps to ensure a smooth voting experience. Here are key recommendations: Sign up for absentee …
Dianna Guzman is council member elect for Glendale's Yucca District

Guzman: Prop 499 would be a disaster for Glendale

My name is Dianna Guzman, and I am your councilmember-Elect for Glendale's Yucca District.  As a representative of our community, I feel it is my responsibility to speak out on issues that will …
APS customers again broke peak energy demand records this summer.

APS: Customers served with reliable power during record-breaking heat

Monsoon season is officially over and for a second straight summer, record heat outshined stormy weather.

Rogers: Parties and the political process

Given the widely divergent philosophical underpinnings of the two major political parties, one of which I am a registered member and to whose distinctive values I, for the most part, subscribe, …

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Entertainment
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she boards Air Force Two at LaGuardia International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Trump's complaints about '60 Minutes' put a spotlight on editing at the nation's top newsmagazine

Donald Trump skipped a “60 Minutes” interview this past week, but he's attacking CBS for how it handled its session with opponent Kamala Harris, calling it a “giant fake news scam” and …
FILE - Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour June 21, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward hurricane relief efforts

Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofit announced the pop star's donation Wednesday with …
A TV screen shows an image of the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, South Korean writer Han Kang, during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Koreans react with joy and amazement at writer Han Kang's Nobel win

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Koreans reacted with joy and astonishment on Thursday after learning that homegrown writer Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in literature, an unexpected moment that …

Jason Mott follows award-winning meta-novel with novel about award-winning author

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Mott's first novel since “Hell of a Book” is a kind of meta-sequel to his award-winning meta-narrative about a Black author's haunting promotional tour. The Penguin …
FILE - Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to make first appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to make his first appearance before the judge who is expected to preside over the hip-hop powerbroker's trial on sex trafficking charges. Combs …

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No. 14 BYU seeks to extend unbeaten start against Arizona

BYU is 5-0 for the third time in five seasons. The Cougars can secure bowl eligibility with their third straight Big 12 Conference victory after winning just two league games a year ago. Arizona …

No. 16 Utah hoping to have quarterback Cameron Rising back against Arizona State

Quarterback Cameron Rising could be back for No. 16 Utah for Friday night’s game at Arizona State. Utes coach Kyle Whittingham has sparked optimism about his star quarterback’s return without …

No. 16 Utah to face Arizona State after move from Pac-12 to Big 12

Former Pac-12 members Arizona State and No. 16 will meet as Big 12 members for the first time. The Utes are coming off a bye week following a 23-10 loss to Arizona. The Sun Devils are off to their …

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The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers lost captain Aleksander Barkov to an injury late in the third period of their 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. He got hurt on a play where …
Jeremy Swayman stopped 21 shots in his first game since signing a new contract and the Boston Bruins scored four times in a row to overcome an early deficit and beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-4. Mark …
Steven Lorentz had a goal and an assist, goalie Dennis Hildeby won his first NHL game and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2. Hildeby, Toronto’s fourth-round pick in the 2022 …

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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

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) …

Marlene Louise Wood

Marlene was born January 26, 1939. She went through the Napa School system and graduated high school in 1959. Marlene met Ray Wood and they were married on February 4, 1962 and started a family with …

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Nation

Mexico sends 660 soldiers, National Guard to protect lime growers suffering extortion by cartels

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sent 660 soldiers and militarized National Guard officers this month to the western state of Michoacan to protect lime growers who complained they were suffering …

Condemned inmate Richard Moore wants someone other than South Carolina's governor to decide clemency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed in just over three weeks is asking a federal judge to take away the power of granting clemency from the governor who is a …

1 person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

Authorities say one person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site. Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said Thursday the …

Trump insults Detroit while campaigning in the city

DETROIT (AP) — Former President Donald Trump criticized Detroit while delivering remarks to an economic group there on Thursday, saying the whole country would end up like the city if his …

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton. The three Orland-based parks say they'll …

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World

An 'appalled' New Zealand official says a navy ship didn't sink because its captain was a woman

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's defense minister issued stinging rebukes of what she said were “vile” and “misogynistic” online remarks by “armchair admirals” about the …

A new mayor takes office in southern Mexico after his predecessor was beheaded

CHILPANCINGO, Mexico (AP) — A new mayor was sworn in Thursday in a city in southern Mexico where his predecessor was killed and beheaded less than a week after taking office. The new mayor, …

After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won't face criminal charges over a hidden cash scandal that was revealed more than two years ago and led to an investigation …

UN-backed experts say Israel is destroying Gaza's health sector and both sides have tortured people

A U.N. commission on Thursday accused Israel of destroying Gaza's health care system through “relentless and deliberate attacks” in its yearlong war with Hamas and said that Palestinian prisoners …

Colombia’s river guardians battle to protect the Atrato amid threats and abandonment

PAIMADO, Colombia (AP) — Sediment and pebbles are all that’s left on the earth around much of Bernardino Mosquera’s small riverside community in northwest Colombia’s Choco region. Just a …

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