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Female-led Mitsubishi dealership opens in Goodyear

Yates Buick GMC   announced the opening of a new Mitsubishi dealership in Goodyear Monday. According the dealer’s principal leader, Whitney Yates-Woods, the expansion marks a historic …

Lefty reliever Justin Wilson guaranteed $1.5 million by Reds. He can make $1 million in bonuses

Left-hander Justin Wilson has agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds following his release from a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wilson can make $1 …
AI

Goodyear-area AI data center campus application draws opposition, water

Maricopa County Planning and Development is slated to consider an application for a 529-acre data center campus, to service AI processing, bordering Goodyear and Buckeye despite municipal and grassroots opposition.
AIR TRAFFIC

FAA claims Goodyear airport traffic legal, Quiet Skies group disagrees

The Federal Aviation Administration said low-flying traffic north of Phoenix Goodyear Airport falls under suitable practices, according to records obtained by the Goodyear Independent. …

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Chicken chain Bojangles bringing 20 locations to Phoenix area

Bojangles, a chicken and breakfast brand with made-from-scratch food, announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement that will bring 20 new restaurants to Phoenix, marking the next chapter of the brand’s expansion West.
DEVELOPMENT

Tolleson built-to-rent luxury community with pickleball courts opens

Developer announces the opening of a 185-home built-for-rent community in Tolleson Thursday. Scottsdale developer, Moderne Communities, named the luxury development Moderne at Roosevelt. …
FEDERAL FUNDING

Kelly, Sinema earmark federal funds for Goodyear traffic management

Arizona U.S. senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema have announced that they secured almost $126 million in federal investments for Arizona. Goodyear’s allocation of the money will go to …
DEVELOPMENT

Goodyear lobbies residents to pressure Gov. Hobbs to veto 'tiny home' bill

The city of Goodyear is lobbying residents to urge Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto a housing bill that may bring tiny homes to the city. The bill, House Bill 2570 “planning; home design; …
LEGAL

City of Goodyear files charges against driver in cyclist crash

The Goodyear City Prosecutor’s Office has filed a criminal complaint in the Goodyear Municipal Court against Pedro Quintana-Lujan for his role in the tragic cyclist crash on the Cotton Lane …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Regarding concerns with Goodyear Airport: The opinion writer lives 7.3 miles from the airport, which is not close, at that distance no trainee flies at rooftop altitude.
I wanted to comment on the article regarding the noise from Goodyear airport.
A trend has emerged where some celebrities, professional athletes, or other high net worth individuals are asking to be paid...
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
A look at a previous Tres Rios Nature Festival in the Southwest Valley.

Celebrate all things nature at Tres Rios Festival in Goodyear

The Tres Rios Nature Festival, an annual free celebration of nature, sustainability, and outdoor recreational opportunities, is coming to Goodyear this month.
Pilot Jon Melby performs an upside-down stunt in a previous Buckeye Air Show.

Buckeye Air Fair will soon take to the skies

The Buckeye Air Fair returns for a weekend of high-flying fun this month.
Visitors view "Vision & Sound: An African American Experience" at the Georgia T. Lord Library in Goodyear.

Goodyear concert, art exhibit celebrate ‘African American Experience’

The Georgia T. Lord Library is currently exhibiting "Vision & Sound: An African American Experience."
Hikers take in part of White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

Hike to benefit veterans to be held in Waddell

A hike for a good cause is coming to the West Valley.

Goodyear concert event to kick off multi-month Black art experience

Music and art demonstrations featuring Black artists and will kick off a Black history month art exhibit Feb. 4. The Sedona Arts Center is sponsoring the art show an a special musical event. …
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