Peoria Times

26/07/2025

With the minor drought in the Colorado River, cities across the state have all employed and expanded on various water conservation efforts in order to waste less water. Water usage in Arizona reaches its height during the summer season, and one of the sources of the increased water use is swimming pools.

With the minor drought in the Colorado River, cities across the state have all employed and expanded on various water conservation efforts in order to waste less water. Water usage

25/07/2025

Peoria’s water, sewer, garbage and recycling utility rates have increased by 5.5%.

Peoria’s water, sewer, garbage and recycling utility rates have increased by 5.5%. As of July 4, the city’s residents can expect their bills to increase by $5.88 — $3.52 for

24/07/2025

The Loop 101 widening project will be entering another phase — signaling the near completion of a project started back in 2024. Details at peoriatimes.com/news/loop-101-closed-at-51st-27th-avenue-intersections/article_19154548-c430-4b47-a9b2-61764568adaf.html.

23/07/2025

“Our federal government has a long, proud tradition of slow-walking — or flat-out refusing — to release damning information, especially when it might embarrass or implicate powerful people.”

There’s a fresh national uproar these days — a noisy push to force the feds and the U.S. Department of Justice to release all remaining files related to sicko pe*****le

22/07/2025

At the 5th Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway, the students can choose from various styles and colors of backpacks, filled with supplies catered to their grade level.

Peoria Firefighter Stephen Gunn and his wife started out giving away backpacks and school supplies at their local community center. Gunn said the two wanted to find a way to

21/07/2025

Dozens of TV shows, short films and epic movies have explored the four gospels of the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ. Joining pieces like 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ” is Angel Studios’ “Testament.” Read about it at peoriatimes.com/features/tv-s-testament-shares-book-of-acts/article_e199a544-2dd2-4e42-b909-f061387e1d4f.html.

18/07/2025

Drowning remains the leading cause of death of children 1 to 4 years old and is among the top five causes of death for children ages 5 to 9 years old. So, Child Crisis Arizona has awarded 10 pool fences to families across the Valley. Details at peoriatimes.com/features/child-crisis-arizona-awards-pool-fences-to-west-valley-families/article_51245dd2-838a-4c13-a3b0-3f8b14229ae5.html.

17/07/2025

Opinion: Any kid born after, say, 1990 simply has no idea what they’ve missed.

It was difficult to tell the boy’s age because he was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but I’d guess he was 10 or 11. He was tear-assing down the sidewalk on

16/07/2025

From running down the halls in his home as a young boy to running routes on the field under the watchful eyes of college recruiters, Dontay Tyson Jr. is not the only thing heating up in Arizona. Read about him at peoriatimes.com/sports/peoria-high-s-dontay-tyson-jr-dreams-big/article_0b5b9e90-d4ef-44d0-86ca-633c470235c3.html.

📸: Leekentha Tyson/Cronkite News

15/07/2025

Dry Eye Awareness Month is here and we’re shedding light on how dry eyes impact vision, mental health and overall well-being.

Do your eyes constantly feel dry, scratchy, or like they’ve been rubbed with sandpaper? You’re not alone. Nearly 16.4 million Americans live with dry eye disease, and many more go

14/07/2025

The What’s Happen‘n Art Movement (WHAM) in the West Valley promises more than painting classes and free exhibitions. It is creating a community, supporting artists, authors and poets striving for inclusiveness. Read about it at peoriatimes.com/features/veterans-art-program-promotes-path-to-healing/article_6937ac62-89ae-4d59-95aa-1b9e0de61229.html.

11/07/2025

The redesign of Peoria City Hall’s front yard is in the next stage. Details at https://www.peoriatimes.com/news/peoria-begins-beautification-plan/article_f84cca67-d81b-4860-b833-a64776ebc5e7.html.