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Peoria-based Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, by recalling its many local and national achievements.
Eric Maes is being held on $2 million bail on charges of premeditated first-degree murder, kidnapping in apprehension of injury, endangerment and theft of means of transportation.
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of Peoria taxpayers, stating that the city of Peoria violated the state Constitution’s Gift Clause after it gave away nearly $2.6 million to two private businesses, with nothing in return to the public.
Radio station 98KUPD and Musically Fed are teaming up to help roadies, who also are out of work due to the stoppage of concerts and events.
Alta Vista Park is undergoing renovations that include improvements to the dog park, drainage channel and playground.
The Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) recently launched its bimonthly series, West Valley Hot Topics. The speaker series invites experts in a wide variety of fields to speak about the West Valley’s key issues of business attraction and economic development.
As efforts to administer the coronavirus vaccine continue throughout the state, many are hopeful for the return of what was once considered “normal.”
Meet Robert Glenn, an African tribal artifacts collector of over 400 original pieces made from bronze, wood and terracotta objects.
On Feb. 2, the Peoria City Council unanimously approved $130 million in bond money for the municipality’s first full-service hospital.
With Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers expected to report in two weeks, Cactus League teams are scrambling to determine what Spring Training will look like for fans in 2021.
Valleywise Health opened its newest comprehensive health center near Grand Avenue and Cotton Crossing in Peoria.
Golfers who are interested in supporting the community are invited to Buckeye’s Sundance Golf Course on Saturday, May 1.
The trial of a Peoria man accused of a shooting spree at Westgate Entertainment Center has been delayed until June.
At its Jan. 21 meeting, Peoria’s Industrial Development Authority approved the city of Peoria taking part in $130 million in bond money for a new hospital in Peoria.
There has been another delay in the trial of former teacher Ricky Ordway, accused of molesting multiple students in his Sun Valley Elementary School classroom near the Peoria/Glendale border.
Nava Singam has been in the restaurant business for most of his life. But when he purchased the Macayo’s Mexican Food brand two years ago, he continued the chain’s love affair with the Valley.
After numerous COVID-19 cases reported among Ironwood High School students, in-person learning at the Peoria Unified School District campus is on hold. Ironwood students will learn online until Feb. 10.
After her reelection to represent the 8th Congressional District, Rep. Debbie Lesko will serve on the Subcommittee on Energy and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
The sign “Caution: Construction zone” is something Peoria drivers will see frequently over the next year.
Are you thinking about a new home in 2021? Anyone trying to purchase a home right now will tell you that even as prices and interest rates continue to rise, you need to move quickly in this market. But don’t think you have to revise your resolutions just yet; just be prepared.
A plan by a Peoria lawmaker to curb what he says is an opportunity for election fraud could end up throwing roadblocks in the path of some who want to cast a ballot.
Peoria could be seeing more development soon—though not all are excited about it.
Around Peoria, the pandemic plus politics equals a severe shortage of guns.
Gov. Doug Ducey highlighted business success in a West Valley version of his earlier “State of the State” speech.
Despite increasing spread of COVID-19 in their communities, Peoria Unified and Deer Valley Unified school districts are allowing students to learn on campus. Many other districts have closed classrooms to students, with online learning only.
A letter suggests “Delay ball!” rather than “Play ball!”
According to Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona went over the 400,000 mark for vaccine doses administered.
On Jan. 14, the Peoria Unified School District board addressed the COVID-19 pandemic by approving measures increasing paid sick time for teachers and temporary increased pay for classroom coverage.
The Small Business Association, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, opened phase 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal Jan. 11.
No Arizona lawmakers broke party ranks Jan. 13 as the House impeached President Donald Trump on a mostly party-line vote, just one week after a deadly mob attack on the Capitol that critics said was incited by the president.
Last year was monumental, to say the least. Life as we once knew it became a thing of the past for individuals and businesses alike. As countless businesses struggled to adjust to the unforeseen challenges presented by the pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the CARES Ac…
Retired Peoria Fire-Medical Department Capt. David Rehnke died Jan. 11 after a 10-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. He was 59.
Pandemic pessimists and oasis optimists alike have reason to dig into their views.
The Peoria Unified School District board held a special meeting Jan. 13 to discuss the use of COVID-19 metrics being used to determine in-person and virtual learning.
Driving on Lake Pleasant Parkway may be a challenge over the next few months.
In two decades as a Maricopa County prosecuting attorney, Gina Godbehere has seen some grisly crime scenes. Though her main function is to prove guilt in court, she takes a boots-on-the-ground approach, arriving at murder scenes as police are still identifying witnesses and investigators tak…
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Some complain that city bills are like Luke Air Force Base jets: They keep going up.
After a Jan. 3 shooting left a 19-year-old dead, Peoria police officers arrested David Sanchez, a Peoria resident.
A New Year begins with school districts struggling with a divisive question: to close classrooms or not to close?
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.
