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ADHS: Peoria area ZIP codes have 36,514 COVID-19 cases, up 37% since June
Arizona Department of Health Services reported 2,495 new coronavirus cases and 49 new deaths Thursday, for a total of 1,142,122 cases and 20,770 deaths. more
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Firefighters assess the rubble of a recent kitchen fire in Peoria that spread to the attic of a home. Firefighters are members of the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, which provides retirement benefits and programs to active members, retired members and surviving beneficiaries. The system as a whole is under funded by 52%. The Peoria Fire-Medical Department is under funded by 34% and the Peoria Police Department is under funded by 45%.
Peoria pulls $30M from contingency funds to cut public safety pension costs
After investment losses and an explosion of pension costs for public safety employees over the past 15 years, Peoria leadership recently gave the go-ahead for a plan staff says will save on costs and … more
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Peoria expands driverless testing with autonomous shuttle
For the second time, the city of Peoria will be testing an autonomous shuttle, RoboRide Medical, as part of a six-month pilot program. more
Peoria police officers are investigating a shooting in the area of 91st Avenue and Happy Valley Road, Oct. 20.
Man shot, injured in possible road rage incident in Peoria
Peoria police officers are investigating a shooting that could be a possible road rage incident. more
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Peoria police investigate shooting at apartment
Peoria police are investigating a shooting at an apartment, according to a news release. more
Arizona Cities and Towns Week is Oct. 17-23
Arizona Cities and Towns Week is Oct. 17-23. more
Details emerge regarding ‘high risk’ water well in Peoria
More details have emerged about a water well near 83rd and Grand avenues labeled as “high risk” since 2005 by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. more
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Students did not fare well in the latest round of standardized tests giving to Arizona students, and experts say it could be several years before those test scores rise to pre-pandemic levels. [Metro Creative]
Arizona's pandemic-influenced learning declines could take years to recover
Arizona students took a hit when it came to learning during the pandemic so far, and it may take several years to correct that slide. The state is putting roughly $19 million into corrective … more
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Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Peoria
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Sunday morning in Peoria, according to a news release. more
Draw a map at a Peoria redistricting open house
Starting Monday, Oct. 11, the city of Peoria will be hosting open houses, encouraging residents to participate in the redistricting process by drawing district maps. more
Hach receives $100,000 contract from Peoria for water services
Hach Company received a $100,000 contract for services to Peoria’s water reclamation facilities. more
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Brandon Caserta
U.S. House approves Brandon Act named after deceased Peoria native
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Brandon Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Sept. 23. more
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This project will provide an update to the 2006 Final Design Concept Report Estrella Freeway (Loop 303), Happy Valley Road to I-17. Currently the segment of Loop 303 from Lake Pleasant Parkway to I-17 provides two lanes in each direction of travel. The project will consider the addition of a third general-purpose lane in each direction of travel, as well as develop and evaluate service interchange alternatives at 67th, 51st and 43rd avenues, and the implementation timing of the direct connecting ramps at the I-17/Loop 303 system interchange.
Virtual meeting set for study of Loop 303 in North Valley
A virtual public meeting about a study of planned improvements along Loop 303 between Interstate 17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway in the north Valley is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. more
Sun Health Foundation hosts Heroes with Heart Gala Nov. 6
The community is invited to join Sun Health Foundation and its distinguished 2021 honorees at the 2nd annual Heroes with Heart Gala Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & … more
Peoria's POGO Destinations to launch Oct. 29
The city of Peoria will launch its free weekend circulator service, POGO Destinations, Oct. 29. more
Peoria hosts redistricting open houses
Starting Monday, Oct. 11, the city of Peoria will be hosting open houses, encouraging residents to participate in the redistricting process by drawing district maps. As required by federal law, … more
The WestWing Recycling and Transfer Facility is proposed near El Mirage Road and Loop 303.
Process moves forward in controversial transfer station case in Peoria area
Although an official public hearing has not yet been set for a controversial recycling and waste transfer station proposed for the north Peoria area, preparations are being made for a zoning hearing … more
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Police said the man, Ashin Tricarico, 19, is solely responsible for a shooting spree scattered across eight locations during a violent rampage that ended when he was taken into custody miles from the site of the first shooting. His trial date is scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Maricopa County Superior Court in downtown Phoenix.
Trial date set for suspect in West Valley shooting case
The Surprise man accused of killing one person and injuring 12 others during a June shooting spree in multiple northwest Valley locations has an April 2022 trial date set. Police said the man, … more
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Peoria Police are investigating a death at this Country Meadows home. The city also is working to clear out the home, which officials said had "severe hoarding issues."
Peoria Police find dead woman in 'hoarding' home
Peoria Police this week are investigating a death at home in the Country Meadows subdivision. The call resulted in the discover of what officials called an "severe hoarding issues" that will have … more
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Police: Woman found dead in a rat-infested house in Peoria
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — A 66-year-old woman has been found dead in her rat-infested Peoria home, according to police. The house is considered a health hazard and police said the city has hired a … more
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