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Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1

The broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 years, a new study found. When the temperatures spiked last year, numerous weather agencies said it was …

Ten federal agencies receive 'A+' in annual scorecard measuring small business contracting goals

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal grants can be a huge boost for small businesses. And some federal agencies do better at giving grants to small businesses than others. The Small Business Administration …

A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a monthslong hunger strike

BANGKOK (AP) — A young activist in Thailand who went on a hunger strike after being jailed for advocating reform of the country’s monarchy system died Tuesday in a prison hospital, officials …
Valley & State
PRISON TERM

Fentanyl trafficker joins 2 Phoenix men sentenced, ending drug conspiracy case

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine as part of a drug trafficking scheme, authorities announced Monday. Keivin …

Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes

A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes in Arizona has taken a significant step forward with introduction in the Navajo Nation Council. It's the first of many approvals …

Arizona's high court is allowing the attorney general 90 more days on her abortion ban strategy

Arizona’s highest court has given the state’s attorney general another 90 days to decide further legal action in the case over a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban. Lawmakers recently voted to …
Legal

Arizona Supreme Court agrees to ‘delay’ reinstating 1864 abortion law

PHOENIX — Arizona may have no pause in abortions, at least through 15 weeks of pregnancy. It all depends on when lawmakers finally go home this year. In an order Monday, the Arizona …

Body of New Mexico man recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park

Authorities say the body of a New Mexico man has been recovered from the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. National Park Service personnel were notified Friday about a body being spotted …
EDUCATION

Police boost presence at Mesa High School after social media threats

The Mesa Police Department increased its presence at Mesa High on Monday after receiving several calls from parents regarding a possible threat at the school. The parents reported on Sunday …
ON TOUR

Grupo Frontera will bring musica Mexican to Phoenix

After just releasing their newest album “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada,” last week Grupo Frontera also announced their anticipated tour, of the same name.
municipal finance

Chandler budget requests include increased expenses, new positions

The city of Chandler is on track to have a slightly smaller budget next fiscal year than this year. But there are many challenges and unknowns in the year and few years ahead, city staff warn. …
public education

Peoria Unified will have $120 million bond on November ballot

The Peoria Unified governing board has voted to place a $120 million bond on the Nov. 5 general election ballot that will fund capital needs at schools throughout the district.

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Opinions with Civility
Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., justifies the need for her Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act by asserting: “No government bureaucrat should ever scheme to take away Americans’ appliances in …
My goodness, we have had a wonderful Arizona spring. We live in a town that for decades has been a model of decency and common sense.   Let's join together in resolving to not …
Homelessness is an ongoing issue in the state and around the country. As the number of unhoused individuals rises, government and nonprofit organizations continue to assist those impacted — with the help of federal funding.
The recent remarks from President Joseph Biden on colleges protesters seem more than good enough. After all, he supports the rule of law and condemns the clearly commendable, like antisemitism and …
National Travel and Tourism Week will be celebrated May 19-25 this year. The week spotlights travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating …
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Local sports

 Roku Lands Exclusive Rights to Major League Baseball Sunday Leadoff

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2024--Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has secured the exclusive multi-year rights for Major League Baseball (MLB) Sunday Leadoff live games. Starting May 19, Roku will …

College football portal classes: Ole Miss all in, Ohio State shops high end. Prime restocks again

The spring transfer portal window is closed in college football and several teams made huge upgrades. Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin has built a contender for the first year of the 12-team College …

After making the playoffs with negative run differentials in 2023, Arizona and Miami have regressed

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins were baseball’s big overachievers in 2023. That hasn’t carried over to this season so far. The Diamondbacks and Marlins both made the postseason last …
National sports
Jimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of “The Double” when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours before he competes in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola …
The Buffalo Bills have signed yet another receiver to reshape a position group that lost two starters, including Stefon Diggs. The Bills announced the signing of sixth-year player Marquez …
The PGA Championship returns to Valhalla for the fourth time, but the first time in May. Rory McIlroy is the last winner at Valhalla. That was 10 years ago and the last time he won a major. Brooks …
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Valley business

LON’s at The Hermosa Inn 'most romantic restaurant' on OpenTable

Hermosa Inn restaurant Lon’s is the driver of property.

LON’s at The Hermosa Inn has received two new accolades from OpenTable. For the fourth consecutive year, LON’s at the Hermosa has been named by OpenTable one of the Top 100 Brunch …

Build-to-rent bonanza: Communities continue to pop up Valley-wide

Sobremesa Villas has built-to-rent properties available now in Surprise and is in the later stages of construction, as seen in this late April photo (Independent Newsmedia/Richard Smith)

As demand for rental properties in the Valley remains acute, the build-to-rent category continues to boom in ways unique to metro Phoenix.

Trader Joe's coming to Chandler

Chandler's planning administrator, Kevin Mayo, points out during a social media video that helping the city land a Trader Joe's was one of his first assignments as a city intern 25 years ago. The city and Trader Joe's both recently confirmed a South Chandler shopping center will have a vacant space occupied within the next few years by the popular specialty grocer.

A Trader Joe’s market is going to be built in a shopping center on the northeast corner of Ocotillo Road and Arizona Avenue in South Chandler. Not many details, including an opening date, …

Housing on Chandler zoning board agendas

This map shows where 76 homes are planned in a housing development called Viviendo. Rezoning and preliminary plan approval for the project is one of a handful of items on the consent agendas for both the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission’s study session and regular meetings Wednesday, May 1.

​The next steps in approvals for a 76-home housing subdivision are included in an item the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission is set to address Wednesday. A study session is set for 5 …

Neighbors

Miss Arizona set for next chapter in life

Miss Arizona Tiffany Ticlo, who was previously Miss Scottsdale, graduated from ASU’s Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering with a degree in computer science and is starting a career as a solutions analyst with Deloitte. She will also be handing her crown over to the new Miss Arizona in June.

Miss Arizona 2023 Tiffany Ticlo (Formerly Miss Scottsdale) graduated suma cum Laude this month with a 3.9 GPA from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU with a degree in computer science …

Sun City West ladies help brighten Valley kids’ hospital rooms

JoAnn Shaw and the Phoenix chapter of Ryan's Case for Smiles, located in Corte Bella, has sewn and delivered 87,000 pillowcases since October 2014.

Ladies in Corte Bella put their hearts into an effort that they wish they didn’t need to do at all.

UMOM hosts Rock the Block to end homelessness at Phoenix Zoo on Saturday

UMOM New Day Centers is hosting its Rock the Block to End Homelessness event 6-9 a.m. Saturday at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway. (Courtesy UMOM)

PHOENIX — UMOM New Day Centers is thrilled to announce its 60th Anniversary Celebration with our Rock the Block event. As UMOM celebrates this significant anniversary, the group invites …

Larry Fitzgerald Jr.’s 14 Annual Fitz’s Supper Club success in Scottsdale

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation held it’s 14th Annual Fitz’s Supper Club to raise money for breast cancer research and the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation Future Stars Coding Labs at Scottsdale’s Dominick’s Steakhouse April 29.

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation commemorates another year of achievement at the 14th Annual Fitz’s Supper Club, in collaboration with Dominick’s Steakhouse. This year’s event was …

Things to do

Kimes Ranch Western Derby returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale

The National Reined Cow Horse Association is bringing the Kimes Ranch Western Derby to WestWorld of Scottsdale May 29-30.

The Kimes Ranch Western Derby, an 11-day showcase featuring a variety of cow horse competition, is returning May 29 through June 8 to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The derby is free and open to the …

‘Everything State 48’ exhibit coming to Carefree gallery

Peoria artist Sue Eddy’s paintings are often inspired by hikes throughout Arizona.

The Sonoran Arts League Gallery is breaking the mold with “Everything State 48,” the League’s first online show that is coupled with a live exhibit in its spacious gallery.

Peoria theater showing Broadway hit on West Valley stage

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is showing through June 1 in Peoria.

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is on stage now at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria this month.

Chief Keef summer tour making way to Phoenix

Chief Keef arrives at the BET Awards on June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Chief Keef announced his upcoming nationwide A Lil Tour will include a Phoenix stop.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Patricia Ann Scalzi

Patricia Ann Ingala Scalzi, 83, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 30, 2024, shortly after suffering a stroke. Patricia had moved to Colorado to be closer to family in late summer …

Thomas (Tom) Hiram Smith

Thomas (Tom) Hiram Smith - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather and friend - passed away in his sleep at home in Gold Canyon, Arizona on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Tom was …

Charles Ray Shriver

Charles, 87, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Charles, known as “Charlie” to his loved ones, was a beloved …

Lloyd E. Schill

Lloyd, age 92, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, after a long illness. Lloyd was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 24, 1931. He graduated …

Doris Louise Boneham Engle

In Loving Memory of Doris Louise Boneham Engle, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at The Colonnade Assisted …
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Nation

Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas were voluntarily taking down their tents in Harvard Yard on Tuesday after university officials agreed to discuss their …

Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?

WASHINGTON (AP) — How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job? It’s a new question for many workers amid the rise of ChatGPT and other AI programs that can hold …

Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions

Though their states severely restrict abortion or place limits on having one through telehealth, about 8,000 women per month late last year were getting abortion pills by mail from states with legal …

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in consumer prices to start the year. The …

Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends

The media industry is crumbling, and late-night comedy on television has less than half of the audience than it had a decade ago. So what better time to start an online news site devoted to the …
World

Top US and Chinese officials begin talks on AI in Geneva

GENEVA (AP) — Top envoys from the U.S. and China huddled in closed-door talks in Geneva on Tuesday to lay out their national approaches to the promise and perils of emerging artificial intelligence …

A French court clears director Roman Polanski of defaming a British actor

PARIS (AP) — A French court acquitted filmmaker Roman Polanski Tuesday of defaming a British actor whom he described as a liar after she accused him of sexual assault. The case stems from a …

EU agrees on a new migration pact. Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system on Tuesday as campaigning for Europe-wide elections next month gathers pace, with migration …

Migration tracking group says 76 million people were displaced within their countries in 2023

GENEVA (AP) — Conflicts and natural disasters left a record nearly 76 million people displaced within their countries last year, with violence in Sudan, Congo and the Middle East driving two-thirds …

Russia arrests another senior Defense Ministry official in bribery charges amid broader shake-up

Russian authorities arrested another senior Defense Ministry official on charges of bribery, authorities said Tuesday, days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister in a Cabinet …
Entertainment

Free 'Buzz Book' compilation includes excerpts from Dava Sobel, Jami Attenberg

NEW YORK (AP) — New fiction from Jami Attenberg and from young adult authors Kwame Mbalia and Robert Beatty and the latest book on science from best-selling writer Dava Sobel are among the upcoming …
Toby Keith appears at the CMT Music Awards, in Nashville, Tenn., on April 14, 2008, left, and Jason Aldean appears at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 29, 2024. Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards. (AP Photo)

Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards

The time has come to raise a red solo cup. Jason Aldean will pay tribute to the late Toby Keith at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. The 59th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will …
FILE - Katharina Wagner, artistic director of the Bayreuth Wagner festival, answers questions during a press conference in Munich, southern Germany, on Wednesday, July, 22, 2009. The Bayreuth Festival announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, that the organization is retaining Katharina Wagner as the director of the festival celebrating her great-grandfather's works for another five years. (AP Photo/Uwe Lein, File)

Katharina Wagner will lead the Bayreuth Festival for 5 more years

BERLIN (AP) — The Bayreuth Festival in Germany announced on Tuesday that it is retaining Katharina Wagner as its director for another five years. Wagner, who turns 46 on May 21 and is a …
FILE - German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, talks to her office manager Beate Baumann, left, prior to a cabinet meeting as part of a two-day retreat of the German government in Meseberg north of Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's memoirs will be released in late November, nearly three years after the end of her 16-year tenure at the helm of one of Europe's biggest powers, her publisher said Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Memoirs of former German leader Angela Merkel, titled 'Freedom,' will be published in November

BERLIN (AP) — The memoirs of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be released in November, nearly three years after her 16-year tenure leading one of Europe's biggest powers ended. The …
This image released by the Paris Opera shows soprano Lise Davidsen in a rehearsal at the Paris Opera on May 2, 2024, for her role debut as Salome in a revival of Lydia Steier’s production of Richard Strauss’ “Salome.” (Charles Duprat/Paris Opera via AP)

Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

PARIS (AP) — Taylor Swift isn't the only singer fans are flocking to Paris to hear. Lise Davidsen has become classical music’s biggest draw, attracting crowds to the Paris Opéra for her …