Retired Peoria Fire-Medical Department Capt. David Rehnke, 59, succumbed last month to a 10-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. His death was considered to be in the line of duty caused by … more

Kevin Surratt, 50, of Phoenix died from injuries sustained in a car accident in south Peoria. more

More ease of access to the northern part of Peoria will soon be on its way. more

PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix-area man accused of kidnapping his baby son in a custodial dispute that led to the death of the child’s mother has died from injuries suffered in a suicide … more

Spring training 2021 is moving forward with ticket sales beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24, for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres, who play at the Peoria Sports Complex. more

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s $340 million, 14-year contract was finalized Monday by the San Diego Padres, the longest deal in baseball history. “Fernando is a special talent who … more

The Peoria City Council approved a contract amendment for $334,193 with Brown and Caldwell for Jomax Booster Station Upgrades. more

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Reliever Mark Melancon is guaranteed $3 million as part of his one-year contract with the San Diego Padres and could earn $11 million over two seasons if he closes … more

Since the pandemic led to a rash of significant closures about two weeks into last year’s spring training season, nothing has been normal in professional athletics. more

Matthew Bradley, 34, of Peoria, was arrested by Paradise Valley Police on Feb. 18, following a report that he was allegedly sending lewd messages and photos to a minor. more

PHOENIX (AP) — Charges have been dropped against a man accused of kidnapping his baby son in a custodial dispute that led to the death of the child’s mother, authorities said Thursday. A … more

Arizona Department of Health Services reported 1,143 new coronavirus cases and 213 new deaths Thursday, for a total of 802,198 cases and 15,276 deaths. more

A 280-unit gated, multifamily residential community is on track for 14 acres at the Camino a Lago Marketplace near the southeast corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Deer Valley Road. more

The city of Peoria purchased an 18,665 square foot property in Old Town, 8490 W. Washington Street. more

EPCOR USA Inc. is extending its program to help Arizona customers with monthly bill credits into 2021 as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit the economy. more

Peoria residents might not be familiar with the community paramedicine program that is part of the city’s fire-medical department, but that could change moving forward. more

Peoria City Council will consider two contentious cases at their public meeting, Feb. 16. more

Racism is not new in American society but has risen to the forefront in recent years, and a number of local groups are working to make it an important topic of conversation for all who want to participate. more

After a battle over a proposed transfer station in north Peoria that was withdrawn by Republic Services last year due to opposition from residents, another location has been proposed by the waste management company. But some residents are not happy with the new location, dubbed the WestWing Recycling & Transfer Facility, and planned to serve the far northwest Valley. more

Arizona Department of Health Services reported 1,861 new coronavirus cases and 200 new deaths Friday, for a total of 791,106 cases and 14,662 deaths. more