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Padres' Yu Darvish to start season on injured list with elbow inflammation

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow, according to manager Mike Shildt. Shildt said there is no timetable for …
first responders

MCSO believes they have found missing man at Lake Pleasant in Peoria

Law enforcement officers believe a man reported missing three weeks ago at Lake Pleasant in Peoria has been found, according to Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
real estate

Camelot Homes announces new Peoria luxury community in Saddleback

Scottsdale-based Camelot Homes is planning a new luxury community in Peoria, within Castle Hill Partners' new 5,300-acre development called Saddleback.
ADOT

There are lane restrictions on Loop 101 this week

West Valley drivers should be aware ADOT is restricting the right-lane on 59th Avenue, at Loop 101, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday.
LOTTERY

St. Patrick’s Day Powerball ticket worth $50K for buyer in West Valley

Luck was on the side of a lottery player who won $50,000 in Monday’s Powerball drawing after purchasing a ticket in Peoria. The winner was sold March 17 at QuikTrip, 6739 W. Happy Valley …
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Peoria Unified board member will not appeal court case against district

Peoria Unified School District governing board President Heather Rooks and her legal representatives have decided against appealing a court decision in a lawsuit she filed against the district over whether she could quote Bible versus during public meetings.
baseball

Promotions offered for last games of Cactus League spring training 2025

Cactus League spring training is going into its final full week offering a handful of promotions.
help

Peoria Primary Prevention Coalition offers help to youths struggling with addiction

For youths struggling with addiction, help is available in Peoria.
Transportation

Loop 303 traffic study needs public input by March 24

A survey to provide input on a new Loop 303 traffic interchange between U.S. 60 and El Mirage Road is closing Monday, March 24.
public schools

Override could be on November ballot for Peoria Unified

The Peoria Unified governing board is considering either a continuation of the district’s 13% maintenance and operations override or a 15% override, which would put the district at the same level as other school districts in the region.
theater

Arizona Broadway Theatre presents fresh take on 'Phantom'

Prepared to be electrified as Arizona Broadway Theatre presents "Phantom," with book by Arthur Kopit and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, on stage through April 10.
dance

Rotarians host annual ‘Prom Closet’ to provide free formal attire to teens

Young boys and girls throughout the state will be able to attend their high school prom this spring without having to spend a single penny on purchasing needed attire thanks to the efforts of Arizona …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

West Valley Preps' Glendale/Peoria baseball preview

Feb. 26 marked the beginning of the high school spring sports season. West Valley Preps asked local coaches to take a look at their teams and two coaches from schools in Glendale responded: Deer …

Padres righty Matt Waldron suffers mild oblique strain and may miss the start of the season

San Diego Padres righty Matt Waldron suffered a mild oblique strain while warming up before entering a spring training game. He may miss the start of the season. Waldron was scheduled to come in and …
public education

Peoria Unified approves ‘women’s privacy’ policy

The approval of a new policy on women’s privacy during the recent Peoria Unified School District governing board meeting prompted a protest that ultimately saw an attendee removed.

Vedder Cup at stake when Padres face Mariners as part of Pearl Jam singer's charity drive

The winner of the annual series between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup. Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder designed the trophy. This award is part of a charity …
Opinions with Civility
The music industry can be an exhilarating, creative and deeply rewarding space to build a career — but it’s also an industry that hasn’t always been welcoming to women and …
As an elected representative for Peoria, I feel obligated to address the recent op-ed written by aspiring politician Judi Smith about Peoria’s public safety aviation unit.
As flowers begin to bloom and the warmth of the sun touches our skin, it becomes clear that spring is in the air. It’s a time for fresh starts, new opportunities and, of course, the annual …
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Things to Do in Peoria
The next session of the Peoria Leadership Institute begins in April.

Get to know how the city of Peoria works

Join the Peoria Leadership Institute for an in-depth look at how the city government works.
Finalists for the 2024 WHAM Art Center’s West Valley Youth Poet Laureate competition are pictured. Deadline to apply for this year’s contest is April 13.

Applications welcome for WHAM West Valley youth poet contest

Applications are open for the WHAM Art Center’s 2025-2026 West Valley Youth Poet Laureate competition.
The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is seen at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on Jan. 21, 2023.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show coming to west Valley

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is bringing its Glow-N-Fire show to the west Valley this summer.
Fishing classes are available at Pioneer Park.

Gone fishin’ in Peoria

Kids ages 5 to 17 are invited to join Peoria’s Parks and Recreation Rangers to learn how to fish or improve their skills.
Theater Works presents "The Old Man and the Old Moon," March 28-April 13.

Theater Works presents 'The Old Man and the Old Moon'

An extraordinary tale of love, adventure and luminous storytelling sets sail as Theater Works presents "The Old Man and the Old Moon," March 28-April 13.
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