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‘We’re not in this alone’: How an Arizona program gives support, mentorship to dads
NBA PLAYOFFS
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

Ethnic Karen guerrillas in Myanmar leave a town that army lost 2 weeks ago as rival group holds sway

BANGKOK (AP) — Guerrilla fighters from the main ethnic Karen fighting force battling Myanmar’s military government have withdrawn from the eastern border town of Myawaddy two weeks after forcing …

More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds

More than one-quarter of U.S. adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income. That according to findings in an AARP survey that …
Sustainability

Scottsdale’s Community Sustainability Plan draft available for public comment

Scottsdale’s draft Community Sustainability Plan is open for public feedback until Tuesday, April 30 and is scheduled for consideration and adoption by the city council on May 21. Designed …
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Arizona regents hire firm to search for new UA president

The Arizona Board of Regents selected SP&A Executive Search to assist with the national search for the 23rd president of the University of Arizona. The embattled UA President Robert Robbins …

Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban

For a third straight week, Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are attempting to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortions after a court concluded the state can enforce the long-dormant law …
Government

Hobbs vetoes 10 more bills, brings total to 52 on the session

PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs has quashed legislation that could have barred students from other states attending college in Arizona from voting in elections here. Her action on House Bill …
Transportation

Waymo works to change habits during distracted driving prevention awareness month

April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and one company is taking strides to combat the threats of distracted driving through new technology. Waymo , an autonomous vehicle pioneer owned …
economic development

Learn how Peoria's proposed General Plan amendments and a proposed regional airpark are connected

The city of Peoria wants to use 8,300 acres of Arizona state land across the northern part of the city — a size greater than the Vistancia master-planned community — for a new airpark and other possible future developments.
Election 2024

Five vie for shot to become Maricopa County sheriff

Maricopa County will have a new permanent sheriff after the November election, no matter who wins. Former Sheriff Paul Penzone, a Democrat, stepped down in January and Russ Skinner was appointed …
neighbors

Wife shares life of husband after untimely passing in pedestrian accident

While the Arizona Department of Public Safety has not yet provided the result of its investgation into the Jan. 7 fatal pedestrian car accident in the Town of Paradise Valley, the family of late …
ENVIRONMENT

ADOT volunteers clean up SR 143 in Phoenix on Earth Day

The combination of Arizona Volunteer Week and Earth Day on Monday brought out volunteers April 22 for an adopt-a-highway cleanup effort. The Arizona Department Adopt a Highway volunteers were …
SENIORS

Receiver named for Heritage Village in Mesa: Arizona AG

Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Tuesday that a receiver has been appointed for Heritage Village, an assisted living facility in Mesa. Maricopa County Superior Court appointed Peter S. …

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Stinknet with its round, bright yellow flowers is a real problem in Sun City.
In a January interview (azfamily.com), former Sheriff Arpaio explained that he was running for mayor of Fountain Hills because he didn’t have any hobbies and wanted to contribute to his …
The city of Peoria is planning to amend it's General Plan so that it will be easier to bring a new airport and other projects into our boundaries.
Please stop using rat poison in our neighborhood.
I have yet to see a detailed map of exactly where they plan on putting this Amkor manufacturing facility.

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Pavin Smith hits grand slam and drives in 6 runs as Diamondbacks rout Cardinals 14-1

Pavin Smith hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 14-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Christian Walker and Kevin Newman also …

Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury in 3rd quarter vs. Timberwolves

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener. Allen hobbled off in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves …

Sports betting: Caleb Williams favored to be No. 1 overall pick in NFL draft

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is BetMGM Sportsbook’s favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in this week’s NFL draft. The draft will be held from Thursday to Saturday in Detroit …

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FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2024--Brad Peterson, founder of The Juju Swing, as seen on Golf Channel’s Golf Pass as well as Golf magazine announces the launch of PROJECT JUJU SWING, a …
The head of the Paris airports operator says skies over the French capital will be closed completely for six hours as part of the massive security operation for the July 26 opening ceremony of the …
Eight-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher is planning to return to ski racing next season after five years in retirement. And he’s going to compete for his mom's country the Netherlands …

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Storybook Entertainment celebrates 10-Year anniversary milestone

Theme party company Storybook Entertainment is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a free party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park.

Storybook Entertainment, the full-time entertainment company that has brought joy to more than 3,000 birthday parties and numerous public events, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Saturday, …

72SOLD announces zero commission for first-time home buyers

Founder and CEO of Scottsdale Greg Hague.

Scottsdale-based 72SOLD is poised to help hundreds of first-time home buyers across the state of Arizona with the launch of its zero commission initiative, the “72SOLD Companion Buyer …

AI is taxing Arizona power, water and residents

Palo Verde Generating Station, the nation’s largest energy producer, generates 4,000 MW. A large data center can us up to a fourth of that, according to sources.

Arizona is at risk of straining its power grid as AI servicing data centers proliferate around Maricopa County, leaving power companies rushing to meet developer demand, without compromising safety, service or increasing consumer costs.

Vuori opens at Scottsdale Fashion Square

Vouri is opening a 4,850-square-foot store located on the lower level of Scottsdale Fashion Square

The Vuori store is opening a location at the Scottsdale Fashion Square. It is part of the Macerich portfolio of properties. The 4,850-square-foot store, located on the lower level of the …

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Neighbors

Phoenix native serving with Navy in North Pacific

Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Kevin Perez, from Phoenix, blows a signal whistle aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey.

Scottsdale interior designer gives back

Scottsdale-based interior designer Anita Lang donated her services for the One-n-Ten nonproft auction. Her “Room with Heart” auction item raised $22,000 for the cause of helping LGBTQ youth.

Interior designer Anita Lang, founder of IMI Design Studio in Scottsdale, has been transforming, creating and crafting interior spaces in Arizona and around the country for nearly 28 years. …

Scottsdale’s Equality Health Foundation expands into Virginia and Louisiana

Scottsdale’s Equality Health Foundation is expanding into Virginia and Louisiana.

Scottsdale’s Equality Health Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Equality Health, an organization dedicated to advancing health equity and improving well-being access for under served …

Chandler mom seeks funds, donor match for toddler with leukemia

Destiny Martinez of Chandler holds her son, Ollie, in this recent photo. Ollie has a form of leukemia that requires an expensive search for a bone marrow donor match as well as a procedure.

​Destiny Martinez isn’t at home in Chandler much these days. She spends most of her time at an area hospital, where her son, Ollie, spends most of his days as a leukemia patient in need …

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Megadeth announces Phoenix stop on fall tour

Dave Mustaine of Megadeth performs during the Louder Than Life Music Festival on Sept. 22, 2023, at Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, Kentucky.

Megadeth is bringing its live show to North America with a nationwide fall tour, Destroy All Enemies, which will include a Phoenix stop.

With new album on the way, Eden Muñoz bringing tour to Phoenix

Mexican singer Eden Munoz performs during the Arre Music Festival in Mexico City, on Sept. 10, 2023.

Acclaimed Mexican singer-songwriter Eden Muñoz will bring his Como en los Viejos Tiempos tour to Phoenix.

Imagine Dragons bringing world tour to Phoenix

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performs at the Reading Music Festival in England on Aug. 27, 2023.

In tandem with their new album, Imagine Dragons will embark on their biggest North American headline tour to date.

Scottsdale Arts celebrates 25 years of visions with ‘Visions ‘24’ exhibition

Scottsdale Arts, will exhibit “Visions ’24” to highlight the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between high school students and professional teaching artists from May 10 through September 22.

Scottsdale Arts Learning and Innovation, a department of the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts, will exhibit “Visions ’24” to highlight the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Barbara Sunde McCune

Barbara Sunde McCune, 89, of Sun City, AZ died Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born in Winona, MN, on December 4, 1934, she was an Iowa State graduate, married the love of her life Bill in 1956, and they …

Janet Louise Nonemaker

Janet Nonemaker passed away peacefully March 16, 2024 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, Washington surrounded by family after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Janet was born August 11, 1941 in …

Jeanne Elizabeth Stevens

Jeanne Elizabeth Stevens, 92, of Surprise, AZ, passed away on April 4, 2024.

Earl E Jensen Jr.

Earl found eternal rest in the arms of his Savior on April 14, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Earl Jr. was born to the late Earl and Emily Jensen on June 18, 1943 in …

James Morton Akason

James Morton Akason passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, in Sun City West, AZ, with his wife Carol by his side. The last year of his life, cancer impacted his physical health and mobility, but …

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Nation

The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course

Expectations are tempered for the financial prospects of summer of 2024 at the movies. There are fewer superheroes than normal in a landscape that was vastly altered by the production shutdowns …

Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals

LONDON (AP) — British competition regulators said Wednesday they'll scrutinize recent artificial intelligence deals by Microsoft and Amazon over concerns that the moves could thwart competition in …

Norfolk Southern's earnings offer railroad chance to defend its strategy ahead of board vote

Norfolk Southern’s first-quarter earnings report Wednesday gave the railroad the opportunity to publicly defend CEO Alan Shaw’s strategy again before investors decide on May 9 whether to back …

The Biden administration is tweaking rules on airline fees and refunds, saying it'll help consumers

The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds. The Transportation Department said Wednesday that the final rules will spell out exactly when consumers are owed a refund …

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first time. The Department of Agriculture issued final rules for the program that …

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World

A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch

The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Chuch has suspended a priest who participated in services for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Dmitry Safronov took part in Navalny's funeral as …

London police contain 2 horses that were on the loose in the city. It's still a mystery as to why

London police say they have contained two horses that were seen running around loose without riders in the heart of the capital. City of London police said officers were waiting for a horse box from …

Ukrainian officials thank the US for its latest military aid to help stop Russia's onslaught

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials on Wednesday expressed thanks for a fresh batch of U.S. military aid that threw Kyiv’s armed forces a lifeline in their more than two-year war with …

Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill

SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will …

German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid

BERLIN (AP) — A prominent German far-right lawmaker said Wednesday that he will dismiss an assistant who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, but will remain the Alternative for Germany …

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Entertainment

Publishing spinoff of 'Wednesday' has everything from tarot cards to 'Woeful Waffles'

NEW YORK (AP) — Penguin Random House is teaming with Amazon MGM Studios on a series of books based on “Wednesday,” the Emmy-winning hit about young Wednesday Addams of Addams Family fame. …
FILE - Irish writer Anne Enright holds a copy of her book after she won the Man Booker fiction prize for "The Gathering," an uncompromising portrait of a troubled family that its author called the literary equivalent of a Hollywood weepie, in London on Oct. 16 2007. Novels that give voice to the often unheard stories of migrants around the world are among the nominees for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction. The 16-book long list announced Tuesday, April 24, 2024, for the 30,000 pound ($38,000) award includes works by writers from Ghana, Barbados, Britain, the United States, Ireland, South Korea and Australia. One of the most published authors is Ireland’s Anne Enright, nominated for her seventh novel, “The Wren, The Wren.” (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Complex stories of migration are among the finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction

LONDON (AP) — Two novels that tell complex and surprising stories of migration are among six finalists for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction. U.S.-French writer Aube Rey Lescure’s debut …
FILE - Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. A photographer who worked for the hip-hop star said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, April 23, 2024, that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her employee. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired

A photographer who worked for hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion says she was an abusive boss who fired him unfairly after he was forced to watch her have sex. Emilio Garcia says in a lawsuit filed …
Emily Henry poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Rom-com author Emily Henry knows the secret to having a healthy relationship with love

Emily Henry knows that love can change your life. She's had it happen personally and she's spent the last four years releasing bestselling romance novels. Ahead of the release of her latest novel …
Mike Faist, from left, Zendaya and Josh O'Connor pose for a portrait to promote "Challengers" on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on the steamy love triangle of 'Challengers'

How sexy can a qualifying tennis tournament in New Rochelle, New York, be? When the on-court drama involves Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, the answer turns out to be quite a bit more than …

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