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Storms at Lake Pleasant provide cautionary tale

7/24/2017
A photo still from MCSO body camera footage. By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia First responders rescued about 15 people from rough waters, and a slew of damage was left in the wake of …

Peoria Council approves news homes for Ventana Lakes

6/29/2017
Four Seasons at Ventana Lakes will bring nearly 70 new homes to the area of 107th Avenue and Beardsley Road. By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia Peoria retirement community Ventana Lakes is …

Ventana Lakes could get nearly 70 new homes

6/12/2017
By Philip Haldiman Independent Newsmedia A large retirement community in the West Valley is on track to get bigger. The Peoria Planning Commission recommended a proposal for the City Council …

Peoria updates Drought Management Plan to address …

5/31/2017
By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia Drought is defined as an abnormally dry time period for a specific geographic area. No doubt it is a common experience in the desert, and in fact, the …

5 hidden gems in Peoria for Travel and Tourism Week

5/10/2017
Lake Pleasant By Melissa Wenzel, Special to Independent Newsmedia This week marks the start of National Travel and Tourism Week and to celebrate,  the city of Peoria encourages residents to …

Lake Mead shortage appears unlikely for 2018

4/17/2017
The water levels at Lake Mead have been rapidly declining in recent years. Arizona, California and Nevada have all left portions of their water allocations to the reservoir to help stabilize the …

MCSO identifies deceased man who fell at Lake Pleasant

3/21/2017
By Chris Caraveo, Independent Newsmedia A man died after falling into Lake Pleasant Monday night, according to a sheriff’s spokesman. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez …

Valley fire districts team up to cut costs

3/9/2017
From left, Battalion Chief Brad Cohen, Battalion Safety Officer T.J. MacKay, Firefighter Matt Licardi, EMT Jacob Tocco and Capt. Andy Skinner of the North County Fire & Medical District discuss …