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4 Valley cities receive federal funding to improve local roads
The cities of Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale have been named recipients of a federal grant program aimed at implementing roadway safety plans. Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete … more
Glendale firefighter Dan Petro works on intubation methods as part of GFD’s partnership with Midwestern University.
Midwestern, Glendale firefighters team up to practice lifesaving techniques
Midwestern University is partnering with Glendale Fire Department firefighters to help them practice critical emergency procedures to use on patients in the field. more
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The annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering returned to Glendale on Jan. 28.
Glendale gathering draws music lovers, songwriters
Glendale Main Library hosted the 26th Annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering this month, where Valley songwriters and music lovers came together to perform and participate in music workshops. more
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks compete during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale. To attend this year's game, it will cost a lot more than the last time the Super Bowl visited the Valley. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl tickets fetching $5K and more as teams settled
Anyone looking to pick up a ticket to the Super Bowl in Phoenix this year may want to look at getting a personal loan. With fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles contemplating a … more
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Glendale hiring now for lifeguards, other summer jobs
The city of Glendale’s public facilities, recreation and special events department is in search of its summer squad as they prepare to fully staff the city’s pools. more
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Arizona calls two-week timeout on freeway closures for Super Bowl, Phoenix Open
State transportation officials announced Monday there will be no scheduled closures along Valley freeways to accommodate the Super Bowl and related events. The delay in full closures will begin … more
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Glendale lawmaker wants Hobbs’ inaugural money kept out of politics
PHOENIX – Top Republican lawmakers from Gilbert and Glendale want Gov. Katie Hobbs to put money left over from the inaugural celebration into a state account - where it cannot be used to elect … more
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Chiefs, Eagles meet in Glendale for Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes finally got the best of Joe Burrow. All he needed was a little shove. Harrison Butker made a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left — after Cincinnati’s Joseph Ossai was flagged … more
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Anthony Kern
Glendale senator’s fentanyl penalty bill moves forward despite objections
Sen. Anthony Kern said it is “time to put the hammer down” on suppliers of fentanyl and believes his proposed bill does just that. The Senate Judiciary Committee last week advanced the … more
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Investigators say a garage fire in Glendale on Jan. 24 ignited from a lithium battery from an e-bike. GFD obscured part of the photo.
Glendale house fire sparked by e-bike draws attention to trend
A Glendale house fire, apparently sparked by an e-bike lithium battery, has renewed a closer look into the e-bike recreational trend that has almost doubled since 2020. more
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Glendale has approximately three miles of grass medians along 67th Avenue, Union Hills Drive and 75th Avenue – like this one on Union Hills between 75th and 67th. Under a new approach, the city would remove the natural grass and install artificial turf, among other citywide right-of-way landscape changes.
New city irrigation plan will reduce water use, save Glendale money
With water conservation at urgent levels, the city of Glendale has found a way to beautify municipal landscaping around town, save money, and – most importantly – save water consumption, all at the same time. more
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Desert Diamond Arena celebrated 2022 as its most successful and highest grossing year in the venue’s history.
Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale posts highest grossing year ever
Some Valley entertainment fans – as well as Glendale residents – may have felt uncertain about Desert Diamond Arena’s future when the city didn’t renew the Arizona Coyotes’ lease on the city-owned venue in early 2022. more
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Development Services staff is reviewing this nine-acre conceptual landscape plan for La Pour 303 as part of the Planned Area Development proposal, says Planning Manager Tabitha Perry.
New development targeting industrial-rich 303 on way to Glendale
More development appears to be heading to the west side of Glendale near the Loop 303. more
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Glendale officer involved in crash is out of the hospital
A Glendale police officer is out of the hospital and recovering after a crash late last week. more
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‘Poor’ stretch of 67th Avenue in Glendale up for reconstruction
Two-and-a-half years ago the city of Glendale identified eight miles of major streets to entirely reconstruct over five years. One of those projects may begin later this summer. more
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Glendale Traffic Alert: 59th & Olive closed due to officer-involved crash
Glendale police reported Friday morning that an accident involving a motor officer will keep the northbound and southbound lanes of traffic on 59th Avenue near Olive Avenue closed for several hours. more
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State Farm Stadium in Glendale, seen on Jan. 17, is getting dressed up for Super Bowl 57. Construction activity of all kinds are in progress around the stadium’s perimeter to get ready for parties and other gatherings.
Glendale gearing up for Super Bowl short-term rentals
Some Glendale homeowners are definitely gettin’ while the gettin’s good by renting their places out to visitors for Super Bowl 57 next month. more
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Fire evacuates Glendale elementary school, no injuries reported
A fire at a Glendale elementary school was extinguished with no injuries, but not before the school was evacuated Tuesday. more
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Photo from inside the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This year the city of Glendale is hosting Super Bowl LVII, which means an influx of visitors coming into the Phoenix area. (Courtesy of Phoenix Sky Harbor)
Arriving for the big game: Valley airports prep for Super Bowl influx
Local airports are gearing up for the influx of visitors expected during Super Bowl weekend. That doesn’t just mean Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which will see tens of thousands of people flying in and out. Local airports that can handle private jets also will be seeing a jump in traffic. more
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Fans are screened by security as they enter the grounds near the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta, ahead of Super Bowl 53.
Glendale PD playing active role in Super Bowl security
A mega-event like Super Bowl 57 means tight security measures, and the Glendale Police Department will be assisting a host of agencies at and around the big game Sunday, Feb. 12, at State Farm Stadium. more
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The seizure turned up 14,500 fentanyl pills (2,000 additional pills not pictured).
Glendale detectives seize pills, meth during warrant execution
Glendale detectives seized several pounds of drugs and thousands of pills during a search warrant execution. more
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This June 17, 2019, file photo shows 5-mg pills of Oxycodone.
Keep opioid settlement money or return it? Glendale examines options
A discussion on how the city will accept – or not accept – its share of money from Maricopa County with regards to the nationwide opioid settlement will lead to more discussion for now. more
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Arizona State University Police Department officers and personnel will wear commemorative badges and patches to commemorate ASUPD's 75 years of service.
ASU Police Department celebrates 75 years of service
The Arizona State University Police Department began its work 75 years ago with 10 patrolmen serving 10,000 students on a 310-acre campus. Today, it is an agency of nearly 200 total staff … more
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Cactus Road looking east between 67th and 59th avenues.
Glendale to examine ways to make roadways safer
The past two years have seen 67 fatal car crashes in Glendale, and the city’s transportation department is looking for ways to improve safety on local roadways. more
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Kliff Kingsbury coaches in what has become his last game as Arizona coach in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8. The Cardinals fired Kingsbury Monday.
Kingsbury, Keim out with Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals will move forward without Kliff Kingsbury or Steve Keim. more
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