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Carlos Santana, seen July 9, 2026, in Alpharetta, Georgia, returns to Phoenix this Friday.
Weekend Picks: Valley events for Aug. 14-16
It’s not often one building can claim Carlos Santana and Caitlin Clark on the same weekend, but that’s exactly what’s happening at downtown Phoenix’s Mortgage Matchup Center. more
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Peoria Chapter #59 Order of Eastern Star to host Tricky Tray event for charity
Residents are invited to a Tricky Tray event 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Sun City Masonic Center, 18810 N. 107th Ave., Sun City. Peoria Chapter #59 Order of Eastern Star hosts the event with all … more
The Peoria Unified governing board at the next public meeting will discuss banned books.
Peoria Unified governing board to discuss prohibited books
The Peoria Unified School District recently banned three books from being taught in the classroom, and at the next public governing board meeting Aug. 13 staff will discuss how they determined their prohibition. more
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Centennial quarterback Titus Hill (14) returns for his junior season with a full year of experience as a starter. (Christine Andert/For West Valley Preps)
2026 Preps football preview: Centennial
After climbing to the 6A football mountaintop in 2024 then falling just short of a repeat last season, the Centennial Coyotes are making no secret about their aspirations for 2026. more
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The Starbucks property at 28379 N. El Mirage Road sold for $3.45 million.
Peoria Starbucks property sells for $3.45 million
The Starbucks property located at 28379 N. El Mirage Road in Peoria has sold for $3.45 million, according to a news release. more
Peoria's water system exceeded the maximum contaminant level for trihalomethanes, but officials say it poses no immediate health threat.
Peoria violates drinking water standard
The city of Peoria water system has exceeded the maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes, violating a drinking water standard. more
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Tanger Outlets Phoenix, which is in Glendale will begin accepting applications for the TangerKids Grants Program for Valley Schools Aug. 17.
Tanger Outlets in Glendale takes school needs grant applications
On Aug. 10 Tanger Outlets Phoenix announced today that the Glendale outlet mall’s annual TangerKids Grants Program will return for the 2026/27 academic year. The program provides resources … more
For-sale townhomes are planned for north Peoria.
New for-sale townhomes are planned in north Peoria
Peoria City Council approved plans at their Aug.11 public meeting to bring a 154-lot single-family attached residential community to the area of El Mirage Road and Lone Mountain Parkway. more
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The city of Peoria is offering a class about the fall gardening season.
Peoria offers class about the fall garden season
It's time to prep for the fall garden season again. more
Liberty junior running back Jayden Sanchez races downfield while Mesa Red Mountain junior defensive back Derek Wilson (#20) tries to tackle him and senior safety Chayton Gennicks (#83) takes the angle.
2026 Preps football preview: Liberty
The spotlight was away from Liberty football this summer and the Lions do not mind. After all, it was the work put in by the kids in this program during the first three years of the decade that … more
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Three books have been banned from use in teaching grade 6-8 students in Peoria Unified School District classrooms
Peoria Unified prohibits literature works based on ‘No DEI’ policy
Three books have been banned from use in teaching grade 6-8 students in Peoria Unified School District classrooms under a “No DEI” policy. more
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Registration is now open for Peoria’s fall youth sports leagues.
Registration now open for Peoria’s fall youth sports leagues
Registration is now open for Peoria’s fall youth sports leagues. more
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