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Peoria Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event looking at the West Valley's future workforce. .

Peoria Chamber event looks at next generation workforce

Is the West Valley region prepared for the next generation workforce?
Five private wealth advisors have been named recipients of the 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional.

5 Affirm advisors receive 2026 Five Star award serving Peoria

Five private wealth advisors have been named recipients of the 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional.
Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland, top, is congratulated by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

Cardinals stun rival Rams on walk off field goal 18-16

NFL teams don’t typically win games exclusively scoring points via the field goal, but that’s exactly what the Arizona Cardinals (2-4) just did, as they took down the Super Bowl favorite and …
Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in October can sharpen their skills with free business classes in Peoria.

Free business classes in Peoria to help local companies grow

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in October can sharpen their skills with free business classes in Peoria.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur speaks to the media following a preseason to the Dallas Cowboys.

Nearly a third through, Cardinals season hangs in the balance

The Arizona Cardinals are through roughly a third of their games and, sitting at 1-4, are also a third of the way towards their preseason projected win total of 3.5, according to DraftKings. The …
Peoria went to 6-2 by beating ALA-West Foothills Oct. 16.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

West Valley Preps 2026 Week 8 football scoreboard

Games played  Oct. 16 unless otherwise noted 6A #4 Liberty (6-1) 40, #21 Boulder Creek (2-5) 6 (Oct. 15) #2 Chandler (6-1) 20 , #5 Centennial (6-1) 16 #9 Gilbert Higley (6-1) …
The candidates for Peoria Unified School District participated in a forum discussing issues important to those in the district Oct. 15. From left, candidates Desiree’ Byrne, Melissa Ewing and Heather Rooks.
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Peoria Unified candidates talk issues at forum

The candidates for Peoria Unified School District participated in a forum discussing issues important to those in the district Oct. 15.
Arizona educator disciplinary cases have more than doubled since 2022, but state officials say expanded oversight, additional investigators and efforts to clear a backlog, rather than a documented surge in misconduct, are driving much of the increase.
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Arizona educator discipline cases surge as state clears backlog

Arizona educator disciplinary cases have more than doubled since 2022, but state officials say expanded oversight, additional investigators and efforts to clear a backlog, rather than a documented surge in misconduct, are driving much of the increase.
Gas prices are seen at the Circle K located at 59th Avenue and Olive Road on Oct. 16, 2026. While the national average remains at record highs, the price of gas in the Valley fell 9 cents a gallon this week according to AAA Arizona.
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Gas prices still at record highs despite drop in Valley

Despite the continued volatility in the crude oil market, gas prices dropped 9 cents this week in the Valley according to AAA Arizona.
The Lake Pleasant Parkway and Deer Valley Road intersection improvements are officially finished.
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Lake Pleasant Parkway, Deer Valley Road intersection construction officially complete

A roadway improvement in north Peoria is now complete.
A public meeting about the El Mirage Road extension will be held Oct. 21.

Attend a public meeting for El Mirage Road extension

The city of Peoria and the Arizona Department of Transportation have initiated the design of a project to extend El Mirage Road from Loop 303 to Jomax Road.
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Peoria’s Halloween Monster Bash to offer new location at city hall

Come trick-or-treat in the heart of downtown Peoria and enjoy an evening of family-friendly festivities at the Halloween Monster Bash 5-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24.
Somos Peoria will culminate its month-long celebration with the Bombs Without Boundaries Car Show Oct. 17.
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Somos Peoria finale is this weekend

Somos Peoria will wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with a high-energy finale packed with cars, culture, music and community pride.
Peoria firefighters are coming together to fight childhood cancer.
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Peoria firefighters unite to fight childhood cancer

The Peoria Fire-Medical Department is teaming up with the St. Baldrick Foundation to make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Peoria firefighters will shave their heads at Tim …
Peoria management has been working on an organizational and operational realignment of the city.
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Peoria is realigning its organization, operations

City management has been working on an organizational and operational realignment that they say will bring the most effective and efficient Peoria to fruition, as well as best meet the needs and wants of all residents and visitors.
Voters stand in line outside a polling place at Madison Church, Nov. 5, 2024, in Phoenix.
ELECTION 2026

Groups creating safeguards as early voting begins

With early voting underway across Arizona, local and national civic organizations are ramping up efforts to empower voters and address concerns about election security and voter intimidation.
WINNERS

Lottery Scratchers hit for more than $1.1M in Peoria, Apache Junction, Phoenix

A Scratchers ticket worth $1 million was sold recently at a Peoria convenience store, Arizona Lottery officials said. The Million Dollar Crossword ticket was sold last week at the Circle K, 6735 …
A bicyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in Peoria Oct. 13.
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Bicyclist killed in vehicle collision in Peoria

A bicyclist has been killed in vehicle collision in Peoria.
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There was a time when nothing signaled the onset of autumn like Halloween, the annual cultural celebration observed on Oct. 31, which features trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and carving …
OPINION — When parents think about bullying, they may picture a confrontation in a school hallway or a cruel comment at lunch. Those situations still happen, but social media and messaging apps have extended bullying well beyond the school day. A child can be home, sitting beside a parent, while classmates target them on their phone.
OPINION — My most cherished freedom is the freedom to openly serve my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Next is my freedom to vote, a right that gives each of us a voice in the direction of our nation. This election requires each of us to exercise that freedom and choose leaders who will stand for the principles we believe in.
Things to Do in Peoria
The city of Peoria is hosting two classes on desert gardening Oct. 17.

Take a class, grow your garden in Peoria

Green thumbs, and aspiring ones, have two chances to dig into desert gardening Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Second Saturdays returns to downtown Peoria

Cooler evenings are finally here and downtown Peoria is celebrating with the return of Second Saturdays.
This month, the Peoria Main Library’s Book to Screen Film Series is featuring Sherlock Holmes (2009).

From Page to Screen in Peoria: Sherlock Holmes

See a literary classic come to life this Saturday at the Peoria Main Library’s Book to Screen Film Series.
Peoria Main Library is located at 8463 W. Monroe St.

Fall into more fun at the Peoria Main Library

The Fall Into Reading celebration continues this week at the Peoria Main Library with more themed events designed to bring stories, creativity and community together all month long.
Join Peoria Parks and Recreation for the New River trail clean up 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. 

Volunteer for a trail cleanup in Peoria

Grab family, friends and neighbors and join Peoria Parks and Recreation for the New River trail cleanup 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. 
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