According to court documents, the killing of one 19-year-old by another came after the victim tried to break into the suspect’s car.
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Less than a month after the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board voted to keep classrooms open “regardless of metrics,” the district temporarily closed 13 schools after teachers staged a “sick out.”
Thursday, January 14, 2021
After the COVID-19 pandemic hit Peoria, the International Minute Press franchise owned by Tim Earick and Jim McPhetres remained open as an “essential business.”
State Farm Stadium is the anchor of Maricopa County’s first public offering of the COVID-19 vaccine.
During its first meeting of the New Year, Peoria City Council voted to prohibit “free-range dogs” in the city.
The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up in January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals—especially those who have recovered from COVID-19—to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Ignite Peoria Entrepreneurs describes itself as “an ecosystem of experienced entrepreneurs actively supporting other entrepreneurs.”
Rep. Debbie Lesko knew Jan. 6 would be a big day at the U.S. Capitol, with debate scheduled over the Electoral College.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Some complain that city bills are like Luke Air Force Base jets: They keep going up.
Saturday, January 09, 2021
After a Jan. 3 shooting left a 19-year-old dead, Peoria police officers arrested David Sanchez, a Peoria resident.
Friday, January 08, 2021
A New Year begins with school districts struggling with a divisive question: to close classrooms or not to close?
Thursday, January 07, 2021
Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat and the Peoria City Council members celebrated the New Year with a raise.
At its Tuesday, Jan. 5, meeting, Peoria City Council was scheduled to consider final plats of Delgado, at 83rd Avenue and Edwards Street, and Storage Solutions, at 75th Avenue and Paradise Lane.
Last year, Arizona Public Service Company (APS) suspended late fees and disconnections for nonpayment from March through December.
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
It’s that time of year to renew Peoria business licenses.
Monday, January 04, 2021
While COVID-19 vaccines will not be provided to the public for weeks, if not months, hundreds of health care workers in Maricopa County received the first of a two-dose vaccine—as the coronavirus continues its alarming spread.
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Those interested in recycling Christmas trees can drop them off at various locations through Jan. 1.
Friday, January 01, 2021
Every year, hundreds of brave people show up for the annual Peoria Polar Plunge, a tradition since 2008.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
An unforgettable, often regrettable year is coming to a close.
While tracking the ups and downs, historic lows keep the Valley real estate market at the top of the “Nice” list.
The Phoenix Police Department, Peoria Police Department and FBI Phoenix Field Office are asking for the public’s help in seeking potential victims and additional information about Lance David Ray, an alleged sexual offender and homicide suspect.
While other cities have been hesitant to spend federal funding related to the pandemic, Peoria aggressively launched programs to help residents and businesses.
At its recent donor appreciation event, Benevilla honored leaders “who have influenced and made significant contributions to improving the lives of residents who live and work in our community.”
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
After living in shelters, a family now has roots in a new home donated to them in Peoria.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Angela Reed, a nurse at Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center, was recently recognized with the Arizona Emergency Nurse of the Year Award.
Sunday, December 27, 2020
After opening its first two Arizona stores last month, Aldi launched a third grocery store in Peoria last week.
Thursday, December 24, 2020
This week, Christians will celebrate the birth of Jesus. According to the Gospel of Matthew, wise men from the east gave presents to newborn Jesus.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Cool Girl Earrings originally was a quarantine hobby, but now is a Peoria- based small business that sells handmade and custom earrings.
COVID-19 vaccines-called “one tiny step to life after COVID” by a health care official-have arrived in the West Valley.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
The city is offering assistance to those impacted by COVID-19.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Rep. Debbie Lesko, a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, remains reluctant to acknowledge Joe Biden will be the next president—even after the Electoral College’s official vote Dec. 14.
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Many around Peoria simply were happy to see the leveling of Smitty’s—long vacant and a “Grand eyesore.”
Saturday, December 19, 2020
From “Santa Calls” replacing kids sitting on Kris Kringle’s lap to kids learning on laptops at home, the Christmas season is quite a bit different this year—thanks, of course, to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Students, families and athletes in Glendale and Peoria are grieving the loss of David “DJ” Ortiz, who died Dec. 12.
Days after the U.S. Supreme Court this week rejected an election challenge from Pennsylvania, the same justices on Dec. 11 rejected a last-ditch Texas suit seeking to overturn results from Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin—all states won by Biden.
State and federal weather officials are predicting a warmer and drier than normal winter for Arizona, which would come on the heels of the driest monsoon ever recorded in the state.
Parties are not happening in Peoria—and elsewhere.
Waste Not, a nonprofit agency that rescues perishable food before it goes to waste and then delivers it to those in need, has launched the MealConnect app, a free and easy way to deliver excess food products to nonprofits helping feed the hungry.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Peoria’s Bull Shooters, an upscale pool hall and entertainment facility, says its spacious 26,000 square feet of space is ideal for “socially distanced fun for the holidays.”
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The city of Peoria was awarded federal Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Monday, December 14, 2020
The city is partnering with Embry Health to offer free COVID-19 testing.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
While Glendale Elementary, Glendale Union High School and many other districts around the Valley have closed classrooms and returned to online teaching, Peoria Unified and Deer Valley district classrooms remain open.
Saturday, December 12, 2020
If tears could summon back a loved one, Jared Garcia would float home, hug his mom and say he’s sorry, grab his phone and look at all the text messages and social media hits saying “im worried call me” and “where r u” and “you ok bro?”
Thursday, December 10, 2020
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing its 2020 West Coast tour with a stop from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.12, at Arrowhead Towne Center.
Mark Kelly can drop “senator-elect” from his title.
With rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County, the city of Peoria is making more changes.
Stephanie Nicolai of Peoria will be a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday, Dec. 11.
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
This is the first holiday season Hannah Nelson will be without her beloved brother Brandon.
Sunday, December 06, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Peoria has reimagined the holiday celebrations this year to include the Old Town Holiday Lights and Peoria Jolly Holly Days.
Saturday, December 05, 2020
On Google Maps, the intersection of 83rd and Olive avenues looks pretty dull.
Thursday, December 03, 2020
Taronis Fuels, a clean technology company with a focus on solving issues relating to renewable fuels, has become Peoria’s new entrepreneurial powerhouse, with millions in increased sales during the era of COVID-19.