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Peoria readies for new community engagement vehicle

It’s not the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, but it might start turning heads in Peoria.

Hockey program gives opportunities to adults with intellectual disabilities

PEORIA — Picture this: “Pinball Wizard” blasting through AZ Ice Peoria. The rink split with hockey players in jerseys modeled after the Arizona Coyotes. Creative goal celebrations …

Peoria’s Robo Ride officially hits the street, ribbon cutting, Feb. 20

Peoria will be hosting an event to celebrate the launch of Robo Ride, the city’s autonomous shuttle pilot program, 9-10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Huntington University parking lot at 8385 W. Mariners Way .

Peoria students walk out of classes in support of former Centennial principal

More than 100 students walked out of their classes at Centennial High School this morning in support of former Principal William Sorensen, who submitted his resignation letter to district administration, Feb. 11.

Flood-prone area in Peoria receives improvements

A flood-prone area of Peoria will be moving into a second phase of infrastructure improvements that are expected to remedy future damage.

Adams ruled incompetent to stand trial, accused of murder at a Peoria convenience store

A man accused of murdering a teenager in a Peoria convenience store has been found incompetent to stand trial, according to documents.

Peoria Senior Expo draws near, free event scheduled for Feb. 27

Independent Newsmedia has added a slew of fun and interactive vendors with exciting giveaways and raffles …

Valley agencies rally behind 'If You See Something, Say Something' motto

A new multi-agency public safety video is focusing on the critical public safety message, “If You See Something, Say Something.” According to a release from the Surprise Police …

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Growth along the Loop 303 corridor could see a boost with the approval of a new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. Just hours after a bitterly partisan impeachment vote, the House turned around …

Scorpion Bay Grill receives Peoria mayor’s restaurant of the month award

Mayor Cathy Carlat awarded Scorpion Bay Grill as the Mayor’s Restaurant of the Month for January 2020.

Office space proposed for Peoria, church wants to develop its property

Peoria could be getting more needed office in the north central part of the city.  

Peoria marijuana dispensary expanding about 30%

A medical marijuana dispensary in Peoria is expanding its operations.

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Centennial Future Business Leaders shine at regionals Students from Centennial High School, 14388 N. 79th Ave., Peoria, performed well in the Future Business Leaders of America Region 3 Conference …

Peoria Unified committee formed to craft possible bond/override

The Peoria Unified School District has formed an advisory committee tasked with analyzing the need for a bond and/or override and possibly recommending a proposal to the governing board.

PUSD kindergarten enrollment now under way

Kindergarten registration is under way for the 2020-21 school year at all 34 Peoria Unified elementary schools. Families can register their student by visiting peoriaunifed.org/enrollment or by …

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If you’ve been anywhere near Sunrise Mountain High School lately, you are probably familiar with the excitement that has been emanating from that part of the Peoria Unified School District.

Smith: Dark money OK; we’re not a democracy

Attempts to outlaw “dark money” are means to suppress speech (“A light in the dark: The quest to outlaw ‘dark money,’” Page 4). It will allow Jacobin thugs …

Arpaio: Eliminating the dangers posed by anonymous shell companies is commonsense

Under current U.S. law, when criminal organizations want to hide their money laundering and financing activities from law enforcement officials, they have the means to do so. The result is the …

Haldiman: At new SMart Center, space really is final frontier

Everything is connected to everything. Peoria Unified Superintendent Linda Palles Thompson was once told this and it has stuck with her over the years, especially when she looks at the new SMart Center, which now houses Sunrise Mountain High School’s visual arts program.

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