Peoria Times

20/12/2024

Even with the turbulent season, Centennial rallied in the playoffs, pulling off four straight upset wins, making the Coyotes 6A State Champions after a dominant win against No. 4 seed Mountain View. Story at https://www.peoriatimes.com/sports/coyotes-back-on-top-centennial-6a-champions/article_277790c6-be50-11ef-8873-0ba207b6d1e7.html. 📸: Jeremy Chen

20/12/2024

PHX East Valley Partnership President/CEO John Lewis called Peoria Times publisher Times Media Group “the quintessential American success story” and Steve Strickbine, its founder and president, “an aspiring entrepreneur with a bright idea to bring communities together through exceptional reporting.

A call to arms for supporting the arts community and the celebration of two major contributors to the East Valley’s quality of life and economy highlighted the PHX East Valley

19/12/2024

This week’s top story: A call to arms for supporting the arts community and the celebration of two major contributors to the East Valley’s quality of life and economy highlighted the PHX East Valley Partnership’s SRP Thought Leader Forum. Peoria Times publisher Times Media Group received a Legacy Award.

In other news, the 54-hole Patriot All-America Invitational golf tournament offers attendees the chance to see top amateur players compete in honor of fallen or injured servicemembers and first responders.

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19/12/2024

I’m a pro-Second Amendment guy with no interest in taking away your .38. But when you compare the damage inflicted by fi****ms to ATVing, it’s not even close.

The headlines occur with alarming regularity.

18/12/2024

The city of Peoria recently honored a longstanding agreement to provide 50 acres of land to Amkor Technologies for development.

17/12/2024

What happens if a fifth person needs services, or a house fire breaks out? That’s where the Phoenix Fire Department’s 45-year-old, large-scale solution comes into play: The Phoenix Regional Dispatch Center.

All it would take is four medical calls to occupy all available units with the Sun City Fire District.

16/12/2024

Jake McMillian, a senior at Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria, started Minutemen Junk Removal this summer, and is dedicated to his business.

Jake McMillian wanted to start his own business for his 2024 New Year’s resolution. Though only a junior at Sunrise Mountain High School, he saw the benefits of entrepreneurship. After

13/12/2024

A 23-year-old man was killed and two Peoria police officers were injured after being involved in a shooting.

A man is dead after being involved in shooting with police.

13/12/2024

Winning an Open Division title is difficult. Competing in a talent pool of the eight best teams in the state is more challenging. Yet, Liberty has made it look easy.

Winning an Open Division title is difficult. Competing in a talent pool of the eight best teams in the state is more challenging.

12/12/2024

This week’s top story: The city of Peoria recently honored a longstanding agreement to provide 50 acres of land to Amkor Technologies for development.

In other news, after a dominant 35-17 victory over No. 2 seed Basha, the Liberty Lions are the first Open Division repeat champions.

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12/12/2024

The Peoria Police Department is hoping to become dual accredited this year, according to Jeana Johnson, accreditation and compliance coordinator.

11/12/2024

Scientists have discovered that NAD+, can enter the brain and ease brain-related issues ranging from addiction to Alzheimer’s prevention.

Mayo Clinic researchers say nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide decreases during aging, thereby causing age-related metabolic decline.

11/12/2024

The classic fairytale of Belle and the Beast is on the Peoria stage throughout December. Feature story at https://www.peoriatimes.com/features/abt-stages-beauty-and-the-beast/article_4c027db4-b66e-11ef-a8af-c388f00260e0.html.

📸: Courtesy of Kurtis Overby

10/12/2024

Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development and management of institutional-quality commercial real estate, has signed a lease with Gateway Classic Cars, representing its first tenant commitment at the three-building, Class A Caliber by Greystar industrial development in Peoria.

Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development and management of institutional-quality commercial real estate, has signed a lease with Gateway Classic Cars, representing its first tenant commitment at the

09/12/2024

Kick off the holiday season at the Peoria Holiday Festival on Saturday, Dec. 14.

06/12/2024

Three Glendale/Peoria teams — Cactus, Centennial and Liberty — have made it to the state championship round, representing teams from 5A, 6A and the Open Division.

05/12/2024

This week’s top story: The Peoria Police Department is hoping to become dual accredited this year.

In other news, the city has drafted a Large Water User Ordinance to manage its water supply. There are approximately 39 existing persons considered large water users, per definition provided in draft city ordinance.

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04/12/2024

Opinion: Would we — meaning we Americans — have been so quick to assist had the beating heart in need of saving been a human being, not a pooch?

Fifteen years old, blind and deaf, Lucy the Chihuahua tumbled into a tortoise den in a West Valley backyard on Nov. 15. So began an odyssey that ended 90-plus hours