Peoria Times

21/10/2025

A man-eating plant, musical harmonies and peculiar love story continue to make the horror musical “Little Shop of Horrors” a cult classic, which Valley Youth Theatre will perform at the Herberger Theater Center this November. Read our preview at peoriatimes.com/features/little-shop-of-horrors-features-2-west-valley-teens/article_864d5068-0b6a-4852-bd00-770049a42292.html.

20/10/2025

Grab the costumes and get ready for a full day of Halloween festivities at Lakeside Bar & Grill. Details at peoriatimes.com/business/lakeside-hosts-annual-halloween-bash/article_fdbd58a6-d269-4852-b191-74a27cfb248c.html.

17/10/2025

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in Arizona’s business, education and technology sectors, according to leaders with the AI Venture Network.

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in Arizona’s business, education and technology sectors, according to leaders with the AI Venture Network (AIVN).

16/10/2025

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday night near 95th and Peoria avenues, and a suspect is in custody, according to the Peoria Police Department.

15/10/2025

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Arrowhead Campus recently housed emergency drills and training exercises for its team, Glendale Fire Department and the Glendale Police Department’s SWAT team.

14/10/2025

Over 250 bills signed into law as a part of the most recent legislative session are now in effect. One controversial law creating age verification for adult content has raised First Amendment concerns. Details at https://www.peoriatimes.com/news/new-arizona-laws-in-effect/article_56e60de5-949b-46fe-91d1-a62d13ccc04c.html.

📸: Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News

13/10/2025

The Maricopa Trail + Park Foundation, in partnership with Maricopa County Parks and with support from the Arizona State Parks and Trails Grants Program, has announced the return of the Trail Ambassador Volunteer Training Program for fall 2025.

The Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation, in partnership with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and with support from the Arizona State Parks and Trails Grants Program, has announced the return

10/10/2025

After numerous years of planning, scheduling, rescheduling, debate and decision-making, Amkor’s construction is finally underway.

09/10/2025

As climate change drives drier winters and shrinking snowmelt across the West, Southern California and Arizona are rushing to diversify their water supplies — investing in recycling, storage and Colorado River imports to guard against another crippling drought. Details at peoriatimes.com/news/region-braces-for-shortage-of-most-precious-resource/article_a025ad3c-62cd-4e6e-b2e1-4059a6ed95c8.html.

📸: John Loesing

08/10/2025

“If you want to know how good a school really is, look at their growth scores. It’s easier to keep excelling students on track, but it’s far more challenging — and rewarding — to help struggling and excelling students to achieve more than a year’s worth of learning growth,” DVUSD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch writes.

It’s almost that time of year again when the Arizona Department of Education (DOE) releases grades for performance on state assessments. Philosophically, I’m not a fan of one letter grade

07/10/2025

A promising new study at Banner Sun Health Research Institute is offering hope to people with Lewy body dementia, a condition affecting more than 1 million Americans.

06/10/2025

This October, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vitalant is encouraging both new and returning donors to give blood and platelets to help patients, including those undergoing cancer treatments.