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Q&A: Litchfield school board candidates address learning loss
School districts across the country are dealing with learning loss after more than two years of pandemic-related disruptions. How do you plan to do to address learning loss in LESD schools at the … more
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Goodyear seniors host free art walk Wednesday
Optum’s Goodyear Community Center is hosting an art walk on Wednesday, September 28 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring art made by local community center members 55 years and … more
A concrete coffin awaites burial at the White Tanks Cemetary Friday, July 22, 2005 in Buckeye, Ariz. The cemetary is the final resting place for about 350 people each year including those without family and the homeless. In the span of a week, 14 homless people have perished on the streets of metropolitan Phoenix in the midst of a record heat wave that wrought devastation among the city's homeless. (AP Photo/Matt York)..
Alone, but not forgotten: Officials, volunteers care for indigent dead in Maricopa County
Legendary filmmaker and affordable wine pitchman Orson Welles once said: “We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion … more
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The city of Goodyear will begin implementing restrictions on short-term rental properties starting in the new year.
Goodyear clamps down on short-term rentals
The city of Goodyear has become one of the latest municipalities to implement an ordinance regulating short-term rentals within city limits. Short-term rentals, like those advertised on sites like … more
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A couple poses with their bratwurst at the 2019 Oktoberfest celebration.
Oktoberfest at The Wigwam returns to Litchfield Park
It’s that time of year again! Dust off your lederhosen and break out the beer steins for Litchfield Park’s annual Oktoberfest at The Wigwam resort. Enjoy live music, lawn games, … more
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Cochise County Sheriff's Office deputies stopped an Toyota Prius early Thursday morning in Sierra Vista and found undocumented immigrants along with drug paraphernalia, authorities reported.
Goodyear woman accused of smuggling 5 undocumented immigrants in Prius
A Goodyear woman has been arrested by deputies in Cochise County who said she was trying to smuggle five undocumented immigrants in a Toyota Prius. The arrest came following a traffic stop at … more
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Members of the public have a bite to eat in the future social service hall after taking a tour of the site.
West Valley shelter targeting family homelessness to open next spring
Beginning next year, the Southwest Valley will have more tools in its kit to help combat the rising wave of homelessness, especially among families. The West Valley Housing Assistance Center, … more
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Woman dies after crashing through block wall in Goodyear
 A 20-year-old woman died Saturday after the car she was driving crashed through a block wall and into the garage of a home in Goodyear.  The crash occurred at about 3:55 p.m. Saturday, … more
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A burrowing owl stares from atop a dirt mound on an agricultural field bound on all sides by residential neighborhoods in Goodyear.
Here today, gone tomorrow…Burrowing owls look for a future in the Southwest Valley
If you live in a part of the Valley near agricultural land, you might recognize the intense glare of a certain yellow-eyed, ground-dwelling predator that stands just 9 inches off the ground. The … more
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Christopher Clark
Man arrested in Goodyear crash that killed motorcyclist
A 40-year-old man has been arrested and booked into jail in connection with a crash that killed a motorcyclist Tuesday morning in Goodyear, police said. Authorities said Christopher Clark was … more
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Four students enrolled in Southwest Valley high schools made it to the National Merit semifinals, the organization announced Wednesday.
Four Southwest Valley students named National Merit semifinalists
Four Southwest Valley high school seniors have been named class of 2023 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. The Southwest Valley semifinalists named Wednesday in the 68th … more
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A grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety will assist Goodyear Police Department law enforcement efforts as part of the annual Buckle Up Arizona ... It’s the Law! campaign.
Second Goodyear shooting suspect arrested
Goodyear Police have made a second arrest in the Sept. 3 shooting in Estrella Marketplace near a Walmart parking lot. Police responded to multiple reports of shots fired near Fillmore and Estrella … more
Dr. Leonard Kirschner (right) poses for a photo during a visit to the office of Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly earlier this year.
Litchfield doctor attends White House Inflation Reduction Act celebration
President Joe Biden and thousands of his supporters from around the country attended a White House celebration Tuesday afternoon, lauding the passage of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, signed … more
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2 injured in Goodyear shooting, suspect in custody
Goodyear police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that locked down Estrella Marketplace businesses Saturday morning. Two people were injured during the shooting that occurred in a parking lot … more
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One of Arizona's largest cancer treatment centers makes the move to a larger Goodyear location.
Arizona Oncology moves to larger Goodyear location
Cancer treatment center Arizona Oncology has moved to a larger location in Goodyear, allowing for expanded access to radiation and chemotherapy. “Our patients and their satisfaction is the … more
The city of Goodyear and its residents desperately want a Trader Joe's. But the California-based grocery giant remains elusive.
Goodyear is begging for a Trader Joe’s
Goodyear wants a Trader Joe’s, and it wants one bad.  The Southwest Valley city sent birthday wishes to the Monrovia-based specialty grocery store on its 55th anniversary … more
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Goodyear teen golfer to appear at September tournament
A 17-year-old Goodyear golfer will head to Pebble Beach this September, along with three other Valley teens, to represent First Tee Phoenix when they compete in the 2022 PURE Insurance … more
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Cottonwood City Manager Ron Corbin will take over the role of Avondale City Manager in November.
Avondale hires new city manager after months-long search
Avondale City council voted Monday to hire a new city manager after an eight-month-long search following the firing of the previous city manager, Charles Montoya. Cottonwood City Manager Ron … more
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Boys and Girls Club in need of West Valley volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona is in desperate need of volunteers after launching its new group mentorship program with a grant from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation. The … more
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A coalition of three West Valley school districts has developed a program with a mission that includes ensuring the community around a school is informed on procedures in the event of a crisis on campus.
3 West Valley school districts form safety coalition
The Agua Fria high school, Avondale and Litchfield elementary school districts have started a West Valley Safety Coalition to help educate staff, students and community members on protocols during a … more
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Roxann Favors
Phoenix names assistant directors for Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, Goodyear airports
Roxann Favors and Jay DeWitt have been promoted to assistant directors at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Favors takes over as chief revenue officer in September. DeWitt has been named … more
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City of Goodyear employee Mike Beadle was featured in season 14 of popular reality TV show American Ninja Warrior
Goodyear employee featured on American Ninja Warrior
One of Goodyear’s own competed in the latest season of American Ninja Warrior, a popular NBC sports reality TV show in which ‘ninjas’ compete to overcome a variety of obstacle … more
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Goodyear to hold inaugural council meeting in new city hall
The city of Goodyear will hold its inaugural meeting in the new council chambers located in Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ, which opened Aug. 1. Goodyear City Council will certify the results of the … more
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Election results roundup for Goodyear, Litchfield Park
The cities of Goodyear and Litchfield Park both held primary elections for mayor and city council this month, though some races were more competitive than others. Mayors in both cities appeared on … more
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Larry Cervarich, founder of the Homeless Youth Connection, stands at the door of a former HYC location. The organization serves more than 800 youth per year in 100 high schools.
Allstate agents in 6 Valley cities collect gift cards for homeless students
Valley Allstate agents are uniting to collect gift cards in support of a local organization that works to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth. Agents at nine Allstate locations … more
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