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Glendale
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tesla, Inc. opened its state-of-the-art Collision Center near Luke Air Force Base on Sept. 30 to provide electric vehicle repairs for local drivers including active-duty families and to ease service congestion in nearby areas. The center—located in The Base industrial development—is staffed by trained technicians who use original parts, offer a lifetime warranty, and update repair progress via the Tesla app. Glendale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former church president Russell M. Nelson died Sept 27 at his Salt Lake City home at 101 and was remembered by Arizona-born elder Jonathan Schmitt as pure kindness and pure love—he led the largest Glendale gathering of members in 2019 at State Farm Stadium and a public viewing is scheduled for Oct 6 with a funeral on Oct 7 at Temple Square. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The District announced it earned a AAA bond rating and is making progress on bringing back the NHL—showing strong momentum as cooler fall days arrived. Maricopa County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On December 18, 2024, Nikita Toney recalled her severe pain from a mistreated sickle cell crisis in a Mesa hospital during a Zoom meeting with the Glendale Sickle Cell Support Group and added that a CAT scan revealed vascular necrosis—evidence of damage from sickling reaching her bones. Toney, 50, had also experienced a stroke, pulmonary embolism, and a transient ischemic attack. Glendale Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SMX League announced the full 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship schedule, which includes a stop at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Feb. 7, where FanFest will start at 9 a.m. and racing will follow; preferred customers can purchase tickets during the pre-sale until Oct. 6—public sales open at 10 a.m. on Oct. 7. Glendale Independent
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The World of Hans Zimmer
7:30-9 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost varies — Experience the mesmerizing music of Hans Zimmer live in concert.
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Premium Tailgate Party: Arizona Cardinals vs. Tennessee Titans
9 a.m.–12:05 p.m. — Salt Tacos y Tequila — Ticket required — Enjoy a lively pregaming experience with a buffet, open bar, and live DJ before the game.
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PBR Teams: Ridge Rider Days
11:45 AM – 2:15 PM — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the thrill of professional bull riding at one of America's fastest-growing sports events.
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