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U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions

ATLANTA (AP) — Workers at auto plants in the South should be free to unionize without pressure from employers or anti-union governors, acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su said Thursday, even as …

New York prosecutors in Trump's hush money trial say former president continues to violate gag order

A reluctant Donald Trump is back in a New York City courtroom as his hush money trial resumes in New York with testimony from a longtime tabloid publisher. New York Judge Juan Merchan is also …
Dance Concert

SCC dance program presents free dance concert

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Kinetic Connections, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. The show …
Valley & State

US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam. Meanwhile, California's governor has opened his state not only to …
Election 2024

Florence mayor announces run for county school superintendent

Florence Mayor Tara Walter has officially announced her candidacy for Pinal County school superintendent. The announcement was Walter’s first official declaration for the position, but it …

Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020

Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election have been charged with conspiracy, fraud and …
ABORTION

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion law

PHOENIX — The state House voted Wednesday to repeal the 1864 law that outlaws abortions except to save the life of the mother. The 32-28 vote came after three Republicans — Tim Dunn of Yuma, and Matt Gress and Justin Wilmeth, both of Phoenix — voted with all the Democrats.
EDUCATION

Report: This is the highest ranked high school in Glendale

U.S. News and World Report on Monday issued its annual rankings of public high schools throughout the country – district and charter alike – and three of the top 50 in Arizona hail from Deer Valley Unified School District.
Infrastructure

Phoenix applies for $20M federal grant to replace bridge over Grand Canal

The city of Phoenix is applying for a $20 million federal grant to replace a nearly 100-year-old bridge over Grand Canal at Van Buren and 40th streets. Staff from Phoenix’s Street …
election 2024

Meet the Arizona House candidates for Legislative District 27

Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run for state representative in the 2024 primary election in Arizona’s Legislative District 27.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are announcing legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move …
education

Report: BASIS Peoria tops best public high school list

A school in Peoria made it to the top spot on U.S. News and World Report's annual best public high schools list.

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The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.yourvalley.net: ipFormInput: 75.241.37.226 first name: Isaac last name: Humrich city: …
I think many residents of Vistancia are less than pleased regarding the Amkor development (although the mayor of Peoria discounted this in his recent televised interview on the subject).
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.

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Local sports

Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote

Naz Reid, who helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns to have one of the best seasons in franchise history, was voted the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year. Reid edged …

Nootbaar, Gibson spark Cardinals to 5-1 victory over Diamondbacks

Lars Nootbaar drove in two runs and Kyle Gibson pitched six effective innings, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of three-game series. …

Today in Sports - For 2nd time, Wayne Gretzky, scores 7 points in a Cup game (3 goals, 4 assists)

Today in Sports, April 25 - For 2nd time, Wayne Gretzky, scores 7 points in a Cup game (3 goals, 4 assists)

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National sports
The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects. The NFL …
The oldest living former major leaguer, Art Schallock turns 100 on Thursday and is being celebrated in the Bay Area and beyond. His baseball memories are still fresh. Called up by the New York …
Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of …

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Valley business

Andrettis racing ahead along Loop 202

Six members of the Andretti family were on hand April 22 to take questions as part of a special event celebrating its new go-cart, arcade and restaurant location in Chandler. From the left are Jeff Andretti; Adam Andretti; Michael Andretti; Mario Andretti in the blue shirt, who is speaking; Jarett Andretti and Marco Andretti.

​After a luncheon and tours of its recently opened Cooper Road go-cart track, arcade and restaurant facility on April 22, six members of the Andretti racing family sat down to sign autographs and …

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.

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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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Science Center in Phoenix to host live podcast recording

Guests learn during the HoloLab experience at OceanXperience.

The Arizona Science Center invites all guests 21 and over to join a special edition of Science With A Twist featuring a live show about how science has impacted local residents.

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.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Richard “Ric” Lynn Smith

Richard “Ric” was born to Majorie Priscilla Schutt and John Elmer Smith October 24th, 1949 in Arlington Washington. He loved fishing and hunting in Washington’s Puget Sound area …

Yolanda V. Curtis

Yolanda passed away on Tuesday, April 9th of 2024. She was 96. Yolanda moved to Sun City West, AZ in 1992. She was born on April 6th, 1928, in Cortland NY to John and Philomena Passalugo. She was the …

Charles L. Fields

He will always be remembered by his family Kim Fields, Jackie Kelley, Cheryl Shisler and Tom McCarthy, his brother Johns’ family in Australia including all the family members and his many …

Thomas (Tom) E. Walker

Colonel (Ret.) Thomas (Tom) E. Walker, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away March 22, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Tom resided in Apache Junction, Arizona with his late wife …

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 …

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Nation

Union Pacific's first-quarter profit creeps up 1% as railroad limits expenses

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit crept 1% higher as the railroad tightened up on expenses — particularly its fuel bill — even though it delivered slightly less …

US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflation. The …

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both lost money in the first quarter, and Southwest said Thursday that it will limit hiring and close operations at four airports. …

EU military officer says a frigate has destroyed a drone launched from Yemen's Houthi-held areas

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A top European Union military officer said that a frigate that’s part of an EU mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping destroyed a drone launched from an area …

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more. The arsenal of drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, has proven …

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World

A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May

MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions appeared in court on Thursday and had his case adjourned until mid-May. Robert Woodland is …

A Russian actress who called for peace was fined for hosting an 'almost naked' party

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Moscow court on Thursday imposed a 50,000-ruble ($560) fine on a TV presenter and actress who gained notoriety for hosting an “almost naked” party, saying her social …

Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented” smear campaign against his …

China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China (AP) — China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon …

Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death

JERUSALEM (AP) — A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer and rights …

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Entertainment
People walk past the Moulin Rouge (Red Mill) Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Paris. The windmill from the Moulin Rouge, the 19th century Parisian cabaret, has fallen off the roof overnight along with some of the letters in its name. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

The windmill sails at Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge have collapsed. No injuries are reported

PARIS (AP) — The iconic windmill sails of the Moulin Rouge, a vibrant emblem of Paris’s bohemian lifestyle, collapsed Thursday after a show. No injuries were reported. The incident took …
FILE - The Rolling Stones perform at a celebration for the release of their new album, "Hackney Diamonds," Oct. 19, 2023, in New York. The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival, which spans two weekends, was set to open Thursday, April 25, 2024, with dozens of acts big and small playing daily on 14 stages spread throughout the historic Fair Grounds race course. The Stones play next Thursday, May 2, and tickets for that day of music have long been sold out. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones. The festival spans two weekends and is set to open Thursday with …
FILE - Travis Scott performs at Astroworld Festival at NRG park on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Houston. A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a one-page order made public Wednesday, April 24, 2024, denying Scott’s request to be dropped from the case. (Jamaal Ellis/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)

Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State …
This image released by PBS shows actor John Lithgow, right, with Yoli, as they work on a screen print drawing during the filming of "Art Happens Here With John Lithgow," premiering April 26. (Antonio Diaz/PBS SoCal via AP)

John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

At 78, John Lithgow's acting career is not slowing down. He appeared in the best picture nominee “Killers of the Flower Moon” and starred with Jeff Bridges in the FX series “The Old Man." …
This image released by Disney/Pixar shows Joy, voiced by Amy Poehler, left, and Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, in a scene from "Inside Out 2." (Disney/Pixar via AP)

Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

Are you ready for some movies this summer? There’s action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and anniversary re-releases of some of your favorites populating theaters and streaming services …

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