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In a recent road-rage incident in Peoria, the suspect said he felt "disrespected" after being cut off.
10/17/2025

In a recent road-rage incident in Peoria, the suspect said he felt "disrespected" after being cut off.

The Peoria Police Department has arrested a suspect following a violent road-rage shooting that occurred around 7:10 p.m. Oct. 11 near Loop 101 and Peoria Avenue.

Silver Lining festival for adaptive horseback riding is just around the corner.
10/17/2025

Silver Lining festival for adaptive horseback riding is just around the corner.

Silver Lining Riding, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through adaptive horseback riding, is hosting its Fall Festival Fundraiser 2-6 p.m. Oct. 25, 23445 N 77th Ave.

There are a number of No Kings protests planned throughout the Valley, including Peoria.
10/17/2025

There are a number of No Kings protests planned throughout the Valley, including Peoria.

Opponents of the policies of President Donald Trump plan to take to the streets for the third time this year in north Peoria, Glendale and Phoenix this weekend. The protest is set for 9 to 11 …

Arizona Theatre Broadway Company has received a donation from Peoria North Rotary Club for youth scholarships.
10/16/2025

Arizona Theatre Broadway Company has received a donation from Peoria North Rotary Club for youth scholarships.

Arizona Broadway Theatre received a donation from the Peoria North Rotary Club that will provide full scholarships for nine Valley children.

David Weekley Homes has closed on a 44-acre parcel in Vistancia's commercial core.
10/16/2025

David Weekley Homes has closed on a 44-acre parcel in Vistancia's commercial core.

The master planned community Vistancia has secured its first residential land transaction within its developing commercial core, known as Five North.

Wondering what to do for the Halloween season in Peoria? Here's a list.
10/15/2025

Wondering what to do for the Halloween season in Peoria? Here's a list.

Enjoy this list of Halloween happenings in Peoria

Rain drenched Peoria over the last week. Here is a report on the damage left behind.
10/15/2025

Rain drenched Peoria over the last week. Here is a report on the damage left behind.

Rainfall drenched the Valley over the last week, with Peoria receiving more than 2 inches, according to Maricopa County.

Calling all artists: Peoria is commissioning public art at Park West.
10/15/2025

Calling all artists: Peoria is commissioning public art at Park West.

The city of Peoria is calling all professional sculptors.

The election will be here before you know it. Mail-in ballots are being sent out now. Peoria residents will have the opt...
10/13/2025

The election will be here before you know it. Mail-in ballots are being sent out now. Peoria residents will have the option to vote on three items this year.

It may be an off-year election, but there are still some important ballot items that will affect Peoria residents for this year’s general election, Nov. 4.

Peoria Police are investigating the homicide of a Surprise man.
10/13/2025

Peoria Police are investigating the homicide of a Surprise man.

Peoria Police are investigating a homicide that left a man dead in the street.

Local Rotary Club recognizes Peoria Unified students of the month.
10/13/2025

Local Rotary Club recognizes Peoria Unified students of the month.

The Peoria North Rotary Club recognized its Peoria Unified School District Students of the Months for August and September during a program held Sept. 19 at Centennial High School.

Peoria Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association makes a donation to the department's animal control facility.
10/13/2025

Peoria Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association makes a donation to the department's animal control facility.

Peoria Police Citizens Academy Alumni recently presented a check for $5,000 to Officer Ian Coburn that will go to the department's animal control facility.

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