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election 2022

Judge orders injunction against harassment of Peoria Unified candidate

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Learn more about the Peoria Unified candidates: funding, public health

public schools

Excellence in financial reporting awarded to Peoria Unified

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Learn more about the Peoria Unified candidates: budget, school safety

To give residents another opportunity to learn more about the Peoria Unified School District governing board candidates, Peoria Independent has submitted a second questionnaire inquiring about their stance on certain issues.

first responders

Peoria Police seek assistance in locating endangered female

Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating, Dianne Cola, an 80-year-old female.

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Learn more about Peoria Unified School District candidates: Academics

To give residents another opportunity to learn more about the Peoria Unified School District governing board candidates, the Peoria Independent has submitted a second questionnaire inquiring about their stance on certain issues.

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Peoria Education Reporting

Peoria Unified congratulates National Merit semifinalists

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Peoria News & Commerce Reporting

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ASU grad, former Glendale, Peoria teacher creates mural at Phoenix Fry’s

ASU grad, former Glendale, Peoria teacher creates mural at Phoenix Fry’s The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture partnered with Fry’s Food Stores to commission artist Kenneth Keene to …

Peoria police seek assistance in locating endangered male

Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating, Dylan Schalow, a 20-year-old male.

Student makes apparent ‘threat’ against Peoria school, staff members

Peoria police are investigating a threat allegedly made by a student on social media against Terramar Academy of the Arts and three of its staff members.

Business

Register for the 2022 Women’s Leadership Conference

There is still time to register for the 2022 Women’s Leadership Conference: Leading with Integrity, Purpose and Passion.

Developer withdraws housing proposal in Peoria

It appears residents have won a fight against a housing community proposed near their neighborhood.

Glendale hospital planning assessment screenings for heart, stroke risks

Low-cost vascular risk assessment screenings will take place at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale this month.

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Everhard: Reasoning for school board candidate forum cancellation 'perfect'

Thank you for your excellent article regarding the desire to meet one of our basic rights and your well-founded concerns about exercising that right.

opinions

Hughes: Water rebates should be available to all Peoria residents

The city of Peoria offers five rebates for Peoria water customers, including smart irrigation controllers, but that doesn't mean they are available to all residents.

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Burhop: What would be in the Trump presidential library?

Presidential libraries are actually museums.

Allans support Binsbacher in 2022 Peoria mayoral race

My husband, John and I are both wholeheartedly supporting Bridget Binsbacher for Peoria mayor.

opinion

Hoffman: Hospitality investors will see need to serve WV with more resorts

Hoffman: Resorts will have their day in the West Valley

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Sturniolo: Way to go, Mayor Carlat!

Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat returned a great rebuttal in the article "Republicans censure Peoria mayor over Kelly endorsement."

Sports and West Valley Preps Reporting

Liberty sophomore setter Alyssa Forelli pops up a set as senior middle blocker Gracie Hensel (#10) prepares to leap during the Lions' 6A quarterfinal loss at Hamilton in Chandler Nov. 9, 2021.

Catching up with girls volleyball in Peoria

The high school girls volleyball season began a month ago. West Valley Preps and Peoria Independent asked local high school coaches about their teams and how things are going so far. Here are …

Centennial junior cornerback Demari Washington and senior cornerback Marvaun Green tackle Hamilton junior Roch Cholowsky during their Sept. 24 game at Centennial High School in Peoria.

2022 Preps football preview: Centennial

The path back to the pinnacle of Arizona high school football began where Centennial paved the way in the first place — the weight room. If the Coyotes are not able to reverse course after a stunning 3-8 season in 2021, it will not be caused by a lack of strength and physicality.

The Peoria Panthers varsity football team lines up for a play during practice in August.

2022 Preps football preview: Peoria

Former Kelis football head coach Jason Golden will renew an anticipated rivalry as his Peoria Panthers take the field this upcoming season. But solid overall defense and an up-tempo offense should drive the team to some victories this season.

Cactus junior linebacker Tovia Vito intercept a jump ball thrown by Desert Edge senior quarterback Adryan Lara to junior Vinny Mansfield in the second quarter of their game at Cactus Oct. 8, 2021. Vito is one of three returning defensive starters for the Cobrs in 2022.

2022 Preps football preview: Cactus

From the outside, a title wave of change struck the Cactus program soon after the calendar flipped to 2022. Only six players with starting experience return to a team with a new coach that moved up to 5A after running roughshod over the 4A conference.

Glendale Prep junior safety/receiver Manuel Valenzuela flexes, after gaining possession of the ball during a Sept. 4, 2021 home game against Phoenix Veritas Prep. Valenzuela also will play quarterback in his senior season.

2022 Preps football preview: Glendale Prep

A fairly new crew of Glendale Prep players will tackle the recurring issues with the football program since it began playing 11-man ball in 2016. The 2022 Griffins will again sport a small roster in terms of numbers, height and weight.

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