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Washington Commanders · Glendale, AZ

Commanders vs. 49ers preview | A trip out west

Senior Writer Copied! The Washington Commanders are traveling to California to play the San Francisco 49ers. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup. GAME INFORMATION Date: Oct. 19 Time: 8:15 p.m. Location: Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California) WATCH: ESPN Joe Buck (play-by-play) Troy Aikman (analyst) Lisa Salters (sideline) Laura Rutledge (sideline) RADIO: Bram Weinstein (play-by-play) London Fletcher (analyst) Logan Paulsen (sideline) Washington Commanders Radio on the Washington Commanders Broadcast network can be heard on BIG 100 (WBIG-FM), the flagship station for Washington Commanders Football.

Phoenix New Times · Phoenix, AZ

Nearby: Phoenix, AZ

Map: These are the parts of Phoenix where police shootings happen

Police & Law EnforcementMap: These are the parts of Phoenix where police shootings happen We've mapped every police shooting — fatal and non-fatal — involving a Phoenix officer since 2019. By Clarissa SosinNovember 12, 2026 Body-cam footage showed the moment Phoenix police officers shot and killed Joseph Mendez on April 29, 2026. Phoenix Police Department Add New Timesas a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Support us today Progress to goal $2,850 $25,000 You’re more likely to be shot by a cop in some parts of Phoenix than others. Phoenix New Times mapped all documented shootings by Phoenix police officers from 2019 to the present using, data from the police department and the county attorney’s office.

Ahwatukee Foothills News · Phoenix, AZ

Nearby: Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix mulling higher water alert stage

Phoenix’s current water reuse system collects and cleans wastewater for irrigation, industry, and environmental restoration. By the end of the decade, the city Water Services Department says, “recycled water will undergo advanced purification to become a vital new source of drinking water, helping us maximize every drop.” (City of Phoenix) Phoenix residents could face new water conservation requests and higher bills for heavy water use as city officials prepare for substantial reductions in Colorado River supplies that could force the city to declare a more serious stage of drought.The Phoenix City Council was to receive an update Tuesday, Nov. 10, on the city's water supply outlook, including the possibility of moving to Stage 2 of its four-stage drought management plan.Phoenix has remained at Stage 1, designated a "Water Alert," since June 2022.

Farm Talk · Phoenix, AZ

Nearby: Phoenix, AZ

Vinn Strupp Family: Ranching and military service

Vinn & Debbie Strupp Vinn Strupp has been a rancher most of his life. He grew up on a western ranch, attended college for a year, then joined the Navy and became a machine repairman on a ship for four years. Later, he worked in a couple of states on various ranches before he and his wife Debbie came back to the ranch. At one time they had 250 sheep, but have cattle now. They also raised 4 children, and 3 of them have been in the military. Their son Vinn Adam spent 22 years in the Navy and retired last year to come back to the ranch. His wife Jennifer was also military.Vinn Adam helped on the ranch growing up but wanted to see the world. “I joined the Navy because my father and uncle had been in the Navy. My sister joined the Air Force, and my brother was in the Army, but I thought I could do more traveling in the Navy and see more places,” he says. “I was an electrician in the Navy.

Ahwatukee Foothills News · Phoenix, AZ

Nearby: Phoenix, AZ

Some Phoenix Council members wary of police claims

Phoenix Police officials said last week they have completed most of the reforms approved by City Council two years ago, but council members questioned whether the changes will be enough to restore public confidence in the department.Those concerns surfaced during an Oct. 27 council policy session that examined the city's progress on 37 public safety initiatives, including new policies, civilian oversight, mental health crisis response and efforts to improve relations with residents.The discussion also produced a timetable for an internal audit of the South Mountain Precinct following allegations of misconduct involving officers assigned there. The allegations primarily stem from the arrest of two officers on multiple felonies in a violent, unreported traffic stop on Aug. 5, involving a man and a woman in South Phoenix.

Ahwatukee Foothills News · Phoenix, AZ

Nearby: Phoenix, AZ

Parades in Ahwatukee region honor generations of veterans

This youngster’s note of appreciation at last year’s East Valley Veterans Parade fittingly captures what today is all about – thank those who serve. Veterans Day parades abound today, with events scheduled in Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe. (East Valley Veterans Parade) Three Veterans Day parades will bring thousands of spectators to Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe Nov. 11, honoring generations of Americans who served in the military as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.The celebrations will feature military veterans, marching bands, community organizations and public officials, with honorees ranging from a 100-year-old World War II veteran who witnessed the flag-raising at Iwo Jima to a retired Air Force general who flew 130 combat missions in Vietnam.Phoenix will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its parade with a new route, while Mesa will recognize the nation's 250th birthday and Tempe will continue a tradition that dates back half a century. All three parades are free to spectators.