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FILE - Sixth graders read a passage and give constructive feedback to their partners during Nancy Barajas' class at Fairview Elementary School on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Modesto, Calif. (AP Photo/Annie Barker,File)
Federal scholarship for private school and homeschooling opening to most kids in at least 30 states
Nearly all schoolchildren in at least 30 states can apply for a new federal scholarship next year to help pay for private school, homeschooling and other educational expenses, according to … more
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Kishawn Porter
Mesa police arrest man in 2-year-old boy’s death
A 23-year-old man faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of a 2-year-old boy who police said was found “in distress” this week inside a Mesa apartment. The Mesa Fire Department … more
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Jim Schmidt, Medicare And You ™
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment: Let’s Get Ready for 2027
Welcome Back! Here we are, every fall, Medicare gives beneficiaries a window to take a fresh look at their coverage, and that window is about to open. Starting October 1st , plans can now be … more
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Lasting Impressions Window and Door showroom 4454 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
The showroom that leaves a Lasting Impression
Online shopping has taken over the market, with consumers often choosing the more convenient and popular option. However, the item you purchased online may not appear the same in reality. Seeing … more
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People walk past a sign directing voters on the first day of early voting in Minnesota at the Elections & Voter Services building in Minneapolis, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line
Political power in legislatures and governors' offices is at stake in the November elections in more than one-third of the states, creating down-ballot drama in the midterms that could have … more
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This comparison, presented as part of Chandler Airport Director Ryan Reeves’ presentation, shows the runway extensions that have been put to voters in the past, compared to the 680 feet airport staff and committee members recommend now. Mayor Kevin Hartke said Council has no action planned to amend an ordinance that requires voter approval for runway extensions.
East Valley council deadlocked on airport runway extension
A Chandler City Council work session about airport development and planning led to a heated discussion about work session routines in general. A Sept. 17 presentation by Chandler Municipal … more
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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes answers a question after the Sept. 30 Clean Elections debate in Scottsdale against Republican Alexander Kolodin. Fontes said he is preparing as much as he can for a safe and secure election, but blamed lack of legislative funding for his department for some shortfalls.
Arizona secretary of state debate rehashes old allegations, delves into new ones
SCOTTSDALE — The Sept. 30 Clean Elections Secretary of State debate involved some older accusations from both  candidates — and some new ones, too. The debate between  Democrat and … more
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Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Wednesday Sept. 30, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, looks on. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Trump's campaign against noncitizen voting demonstrates it's rare and not enough to swing elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's campaign to root out noncitizen voting is demonstrating what critics of President Donald Trump's election conspiracy theories have long argued — that … more
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Presidents rarely visit Indian Country. Trump’s planned Choctaw Nation rally will be the latest
President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Thursday's visit puts Trump in the company of just a handful of U.S. presidents who have visited Native American … more
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Carter Eslick during his sentencing hearing in Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (Mark Henle/The Arizona Republic via AP, Pool)
Ex-fraternity leader at Arizona university gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
A former fraternity leader at Northern Arizona University has been sentenced to two months in jail and three years of supervised probation for his role in a deadly hazing. Carter Eslick had pleaded … more
Ripple 2 Wave Foundation founder, CEO and president Anthony Freeman, third from left, hands out water bottles during an event to distribute water bottles and pickup trash in Phoenix.
Nonprofit Ripple 2 Wave aims for wide-reaching community impact in its second year
Anthony Freeman prides himself on listening to the ideas of his volunteers. At a trash pickup event for Freeman’s nonprofit Ripple 2 Wave Foundation, a child who Freeman estimated was about 11 … more
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After 25 years of serving Phoenix and surrounding areas, the owner of the family-owned and operated Carpet Closeouts has decided it was time to retire and close his store.
Carpet Closeouts is closing, hosting clearance sale as owner retires after 25 years
Phoenix — After 25 years of serving Phoenix and surrounding areas, the owner of the family-owned and operated Carpet Closeouts has decided it was time to retire and close his store. The store … more
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