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Motorcycle rider dies in West Valley collision

Phoenix police detectives are investigating a collision that left a motorcycle rider dead Tuesday night near 91 st Avenue and Osborn Road. Officers arrived at the scene about 7:20 p.m. May 7 to …

Remains found nearly 50 years ago in Arizona identified as a Vietnam veteran from Minnesota

Human remains found nearly 50 years ago in Arizona have been identified as a Vietnam veteran originally from Minnesota. Coconino County Sheriff’s officials say the remains are those of Gerald …

US's largest public utility ignores warnings in moving forward with new natural gas plant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility is moving ahead with a plan for a new natural gas plant in Tennessee despite warnings that its environmental review of the project …
Valley & State

Chandler to vote on reduced budget later this month

The city of Chandler is on track to have a slightly smaller budget next fiscal year than this year, but there remain challenges and unknowns in the coming years regarding city finances, staff said. …

Bridge being built in northern Arizona almost five years after three children died in Tonto Creek

Nearly five years after three young children died in northern Arizona’s Tonto Creek, Gila County is using a $21 million federal grant to build a bridge over part of the stream. County officials …
economic development

Residents get first details on feasibility of proposed airpark eyed for Northwest Valley

Residents filled the Peoria city council chamber May 7 to get their first bits of information on an airpark feasibility study intended gauge the market demand for an airpark in the city.
Development

Sales of new homes in San Tan Valley begin

Landsea Homes Corporation has started selling homes at its new community in San Tan Valley, Wildera.   "We are thrilled to unveil our homes at Wildera and introduce a new standard of …
DETOUR

Eastbound I-10 off-ramp at Baseline Road set for long-term closure

Drivers will need to make plans starting Friday night to deal with an extended closure of the eastbound Interstate 10 off-ramp at Baseline Road, state transportation officials said. The ramp …
first responders

UPDATE: Missing endangered male found dead in Peoria

Peoria Police announced that Stanley Callahan, 82, who had been reported missing last month, has been located and was found dead.
2ND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE

Phoenix slaying suspect surrenders at Lukeville border station

A 32-year-old man turned himself in to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents May 6 in connection with the stabbing death of a woman inside her Phoenix home, police said. Eduardo Ramirez-Galindo …
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Chandler council set to approve Hamilton Street work

The Chandler City Council is addressing a relatively simple street project among the many items on its agenda. The council is expected to approve a contract at its Thursday meeting for several …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Phoenix officer returns fire, kills fleeing shoplifting suspect: PD

A shoplifting suspect fleeing from a convenience store shot at a Phoenix officer who was pursuing him in his police vehicle, authorities said Wednesday morning. At about 11:45 p.m. May 7, and …

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As Scottsdale and other Arizona cities grapple with the chaos caused by invasion of mini hotels into our residential neighborhoods, the Arizona Legislature now threatens to double the number of short-term rentals (STRs) on single-family lots.
Awhile back there was a notice to change the Vistancia commercial core zoning that would allow different uses than previously allowed.
A judge fined Trump a puny $9,000 for contempt of court during his Manhattan hush money/business crime/election interference trial.
For once, Washington has been grappling with issues nearly as big as those faced by their constituents.
Another reader expresses her concern about the Independent’s civility checklist for opinions, arguing that it can constrain free speech. I respectfully disagree.  There are plenty of …

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Senators hire Travis Green as coach. Green leaves the Devils after serving in an interim role

The Ottawa Senators have hired Travis Green as coach and signed him to a four-year contract. The team announced the move Tuesday with Green taking over for interim coach Jacques Martin. Green most …

Today in Sports - Muhammad Ali is indicted for refusing induction in U.S. Army

Today in Sports, May 8 - Muhammad Ali is indicted for refusing induction in U.S. Army

This Date in Baseball - Randy Johnson became the third pitcher to strike out 20 in nine innings

This Date in Baseball, May 8 - Randy Johnson became the third pitcher to strike out 20 in nine innings

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National sports
Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has said the linesman apologized to him for raising the flag for offside before he scored what would have been a late equalizer in the Champions League …
When Willson Contreras was struck on his left arm by a swing, it was felt by former and current catchers all over the major leagues. Contreras’ broken left forearm was a scary reminder of the …
A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut Saturday. The person spoke to The Associated Press …

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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 …

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Neighbors

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 …

National Prevention Week May 13-16

National prevention week spotlights substance use prevention May 13-16.

National Prevention Week serves as a vital national public education platform spotlighting the efforts of communities and organizations nationwide committed to raising awareness about substance use …

Scottsdale’s beat the heat outreach program accepting donations

The City of Scottsdale’s beat the heat outreach program is accepting donations like Brita water pitchers and filters and reusable water bottles for homebound residents.

The City of Scottsdale is now taking donations for its beat the heat program. You can bring summer relief to low-income, homebound and isolated seniors by donating to the Beat the Heat outreach …

DUET honors volunteer from Scottsdale

Scottsdale resident Sue Bai was honored by the nonprofit Duet for all the volunteer hours she has put into the organization since 1990.

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging had a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Sunday, April 14 at Church of Beatitudes in Phoenix with over 80 volunteers in attendance. Each year, the celebration …

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L.A. actor will join live podcast taping at Sun City West theater

“Scaredycast” podcast hosts, from left, Brian Young, Tony Gautier and Kelsey Dickerson are pictured at their first live show at Ghostlight back in 2022. They’re coming back for a new taping before a live audience on June 15 in Sun City West.

Ghostlight Theatre is taking a one-night pause from its usual busy schedule of plays for a special presentation in June.

Phoenix Symphony to fuse rap, classical music in May concerts

Guest conductor Steve Hackman will lead The Phoenix Symphony in performances this month of “The Resurrection Mixtape.”

With guest conductor Steve Hackman, The Phoenix Symphony is fusing Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur with classical music in a groundbreaking performance this month.

Arizona Opera’s new season to blend classics, expanded recital series

La Bohème opens at Symphony Hall in Phoenix on Jan. 25, 2025.

Arizona Opera has announced its lineup for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Scottsdale Princess offers summer day camp for kids

Day Camp at the Princess for kids 6 through 12 this summer will include activities like Lagoon fishing, mini golf and swimming.

This summer, kids 6-12 will have the opportunity to enjoy day camp at the Princess. The brand new luxury camp experience at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ …

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Obituaries & Memorials

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 …

Suzanne Carol May

Suzanne passed away on April 30, 2024 after suffering a stroke as a complication of heart valve surgery 5 months earlier. Her loving husband of 56 years, John May, was by her side as she left her …

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Airbnb shares slide on lower revenue forecast despite a doubling of net income

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb's profit more than doubled last quarter, but management's disappointing revenue forecast sparked a roughly 7% drop in its stock in after-market trading Wednesday. …

Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether Apple has set up a gauntlet of exasperating hurdles to discourage the use of alternative payment options in iPhone apps, …

Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's top lawyer has advised the state's public universities that a law written to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations could be used to impose felony charges on students who …

Beyond Meat revenue falls in Q1 on weak demand for plant-based meat in US and abroad

Beyond Meat reported higher-than-expected revenue in the first quarter despite lower demand for its plant-based meats in the U.S. and abroad. The El Segundo, California-based company said its …

The Rev. Al Sharpton calls for justice in eulogy for Ohio man who died last month in police custody

The Rev. Al Sharpton and family members of an Ohio man who died in police custody told mourners at his funeral on Wednesday that they and the community must fight to see that he gets justice. …

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World

China's Xi arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hungary late Wednesday, the final stop on his five-day European tour, where he's expected to finalize a number of agreements with …

Why the US paused the delivery of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel ahead of a possible Rafah attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — As it targets Hamas’ underground tunnels in Gaza, Israel has relied on powerful 2,000-pound bombs provided by the United States. But now those deliveries are on hold. The …

UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was accused Wednesday of leading a “chaotic” government as another one of his Conservative lawmakers defected to the main opposition Labour …

AstraZeneca pulls its COVID vaccine from European market

LONDON (AP) — The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine be pulled, according to the EU medicines regulator. In an update on the …

Britain to expel Russian attaché in response to 'reckless and dangerous activities' by Moscow

LONDON (AP) — Britain will expel Russia’s defense attaché over spying allegations as part of several measures the government announced Wednesday to target Moscow’s intelligence gathering …

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Entertainment
Swiss entrant Nemo - one of the favorites to win the Eurovision Song Contest - says they're "honored" to be one of two non-binary contestants this year. (May 6)

Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off

LONDON (AP) — No matter whether Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend — which would make them the first nonbinary contestant to take home the crystal microphone — the singer is …
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) waves after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The tight end has been cast on FX's "American Horror Story: Grotesquerie" season. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Travis Kelce lines up another TV job joining FX's 'American Horror Story: Grotesquerie' season

Travis Kelce continues to work in the NFL off season. The Super Bowl winner has booked a role on “American Horror Story: Grotesquerie.” Fellow cast member Niecy Nash posted a series of Instagram …
FILE - Travis Scott performs at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston, Nov. 5, 2021. The start of the first civil trial stemming from the 2021 Astroworld festival, at which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge, has been delayed. Jury selection had been set to begin Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in the wrongful-death lawsuit filed the family of Madison Dubiski, a 23-year-old Houston resident who was killed during the crowd crush at Scott's November 2021 concert. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

HOUSTON (AP) — Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, an …
This image released by the Washington National Opera shows a set rendering by Wilson Chin showing one of his designs for a new production of Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" opening May 11 at the Washington National Opera. (Wilson Chin/Washington National Opera via AP)

Washington Opera offers new ending to Puccini's final work

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since Giacomo Puccini died without finishing his last opera, “Turandot,” audiences have thrilled to its soaring melodies like “Nessun Dorma,” but also perhaps lamented …
FILE - Kim Kardashian poses for a photo with daughter North West before Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles on May 12, 2023. West sill join the cast of A starry “Lion King” concert, that is set to run May 24-25 at the Hollywood Bowl. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl

North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from “Paw Patrol” to another animal project: A starry “Lion King” concert. West joins a …

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