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Tower Challenge returns to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale

Thousands of Arizonans will gather at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, for the annual 9/11 Tower Challenge. The event is a tribute to the first responders …
Awards

Goodyear Fleet Services recognized nationally

For the fifth consecutive year, the city of Goodyear’s Fleet Services Division has been named one of the Top 50 Leading Fleets in the country by " Government Fleet " magazine in partnership …
Special Election

Grijalva, Butierez unofficially win CD7 special primary

Maricopa County Elections has released initial, unofficial results from the special primary election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District showing Democrat Adelita Grijalva and Republican …
Awards

Goodyear hospital recognized for stroke care by American Heart Association

Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear has received the American Heart Association’s 2025 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award for meeting stroke care standards based on national treatment …
Education

Attorney General clears Liberty board of open meeting law violations

A state investigation into how the Liberty Elementary School District Governing Board conducts its meetings has concluded with no violations of Arizona’s Open Meeting Law. At a recent …
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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
When retired Air Force Col. Leonard Kirschner MD, MPH shared his thoughts about complaints some West Valley residents have made about jet noise from Luke Air Force Base, comments took off faster than an F-35.
I have heard some people complain about the noise of the F-35. Let me provide a brief history and my point of view. Luke Air Force Base is Fighter Country, and the roar of the jets is “The Sound of Freedom!”
When people hear the word “abuse,” many immediately think of physical violence — visible bruises, broken bones or emergency room visits. But abuse doesn’t always leave marks you can see.

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Health

Goodyear air medical services uses automated CPR device 

Native Air 23, a provider of air medical services, has introduced a new automated CPR device to its emergency medical flight operations, a move officials say will enhance patient care and improve …
Education

Liberty to host budget hearing on $63.8M plan

Liberty Elementary School District will hold a public hearing tonight on its proposed $63.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026, inviting community members to comment before the Governing …
Education

Dual enrollment opens college pathways for high school students

Thousands of high school students across the Valley are earning college credit without leaving their campuses, thanks to dual enrollment programs offered through Maricopa Community Colleges  …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Class of 2025 athletes prepare for college

The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs. Athletic directors, students and parents are …
Development

Agua Fria approves $75M construction contract for new arts school

The Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board has approved the final and largest construction contract for the Hilltop School for the Arts, cementing the full scope of work for the …
Community

Litchfield Park launches lock box program with Goodyear Fire

The City of Litchfield Park has partnered with the Goodyear Fire Department to launch a residential lock box program, offering 80 lock boxes to local homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis. …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Estrella Mountain Regional Park hosts an educational presentation help the public better understand desert bats.

Estrella Mountain Park program aims to dispel bat myths

Estrella Mountain Regional Park will host an educational presentation on Thursday, July 17, to help the public better understand bats and their role in the desert ecosystem. The free event, …
Camp Invention engages students at its Verrado High School program.

STEM camp comes to Verrado High School

 Camp Invention, a nonprofit summer enrichment program focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, will be held at Verrado High School, 20050 W Indian School Rd, in Buckeye, …
The Arizona Science Center’s Science on Wheels program visits the Litchfield Park Branch Library.

Science on Wheels rolls into Litchfield Park

The Arizona Science Center’s mobile STEM program, Science on Wheels, will visit the Litchfield Park Branch Library on Monday, July 14. The event is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in the …
The Maricopa County Reads summer reading program launches Sunday, June 1.

Local libraries participate in summer reading challenge

Maricopa County residents of all ages are invited to join the 2025 “Maricopa County Reads” summer reading program, which launches Sunday, June 1 and runs through August 15 at many public, …
Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Avondale and Buckeye hold Fourth of July events.

West Valley cities hold Fourth of July celebrations

From fireworks over lakes to patriotic drone displays, cities across the West Valley are offering a variety of family-friendly events to celebrate Independence Day this week. Whether …

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