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Here’s why Arizona’s 2-page ballots could slow voting on Election Day in November
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona election officials are warning there could be delays at polling places and vote-counting machines could jam as voters fill out a multipage ballot, an unusual occurrence in the presidential battleground state. The majority of Arizona voters will receive a two-page ballot that is printed on...
Young mother dies 2 weeks after multivehicle crash in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A woman has died from injuries she sustained in a Phoenix car crash involving three vehicles in late August, authorities announced on Wednesday. Marisa Zermeno, 25, was injured in a multiple-vehicle collision near 39th Avenue and Monte Vista Road on Aug. 23, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Tim Walz delivers speech in Mesa minutes before start of presidential debate
PHOENIX- Minutes before the presidential debate, Tim Walz took the stage in Mesa to promote the policies of his running mate Kamala Harris and criticize her opponent Donald Trump. Inside the Mesa Convention Center, the Minnesota governor delivered a 10-minute speech on gun violence, the economy and immigration. When talking...
Ban on Arizona transgender girls playing girls school team sports remains blocked, court says
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a 2022 law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams. In a decision Monday, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals said the lower-court judge...
Another Grand Canyon death: Search crews find body believed to be missing boater
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon National Park search crews found a body believed to be a missing boater on Tuesday, officials announced. The search was launched after a 71-year-old man was reported missing near Nankoweap Creek along the Colorado River on Monday night, according to the National Park Service. Park...
How Donald Trump, Kamala Harris will try to appeal to Arizona voters in tonight’s debate
PHOENIX — One Valley political analyst predicts the two presidential candidates will dive into several issues critical to Arizona voters during Tuesday night’s presidential debate. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will square up in their first, and possibly only, debate with less than two...
Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump
ATLANTA (AP) — From her earliest campaigns in California to her serving as President Joe Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris has honed an aggressive but calibrated approach to debates. She tries to blend punch lines with details that build toward a broader narrative. She might shake her head...
James Earl Jones, legendary actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
Maricopa County attorney Rachel Mitchell accuses Arizona lawmaker of spreading falsehoods
PHOENIX — Maricopa County attorney Rachel Mitchell on Thursday accused Arizona Rep. Alex Kolodin of spreading false information regarding her office’s involvement with a company that provides election services. The residing attorney said Kolodin, a state representative for District 3 since elected in 2022, claimed that the Maricopa...
New budget-conscious community begins leasing in Phoenix
PHOENIX – A new budget-friendly community in central Phoenix is now open for leasing and tours. Streamliner 16th, located at 16th Street and Polk Road, will bring 208 housing units to the area. Move-ins will begin on Sept. 15. “Our mission is to provide high-quality apartments in locations that...
New automotive facility opens in Surprise to help underserved Hispanic communities
PHOENIX – A new automotive reconditioning facility that aims to provide for underserved Hispanic communities officially opened its doors in Surprise. Tricolor, a used automotive retailer, cut the ribbon to its new 258,000-square-foot facility on Wednesday. Surrounded by Arizona government officials and business leaders, the company underlined its focus on addressing the needs of Hispanic consumers.
Motorcyclist dead after collision with school bus in Glendale
PHOENIX – A motorcyclist died after colliding with a school bus on Friday afternoon, authorities announced. Glendale Police was informed of a vehicle collision around 3.15 p.m. Preliminary investigations from witnesses indicate that an adult male riding a motorcycle attempted to avoid crashing into another vehicle but collided with...
Phoenix police officer dies days after shooting, community mourns loss
PHOENIX — Officer Zane Coolidge, one of two Phoenix policeman involved in a recent shooting, died Friday evening after being on life support in Banner University Medical Center the past few days, authorities said. “Officer Coolidge was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, and a dedicated and beloved member...
Tim Walz speaking in Phoenix on Tuesday, same day as presidential debate
PHOENIX – Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz will make a stop in Phoenix on the same day of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Tuesday. The Minnesota governor will join “political engagements” in Phoenix in the afternoon and deliver remarks at a political event...
$20 million development including Fox restaurants set to open in Peoria
Peoria residents are preparing to welcome three restaurant brands making their West Valley debut as part of The Park at 83 retail development. The new $20 million project will feature popular wine bar Postino WineCafe and two well-known eateries under the Fox Restaurant Concepts LLC umbrella: modern Italian concept North Italia and Mexican eatery Blanco Cocina + Cantina.
Silver Alert canceled for 82-year-old woman with a medical condition last seen in Mesa
PHOENIX — A Silver Alert has been canceled after an 82-year-old woman who went missing in Mesa on Thursday was found. Donna Weber was last seen near Southern Avenue and Dobson Road in a red 2017 Toyota Prius with a license plate that reads BZB1130, according to authorities. Weber...
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