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Overheated forklift battery fumes hospitalize 15 at Goodyear logistics facility
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Superintendent Watson appoints Bryan Cirrincione to Liberty Elementary School District
DUI LAW
DUI suspect in custody after striking female, child in Goodyear
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Goodyear's communication team wins government social media engagement award

The city of Goodyear's Digital Communications team received the Golden Post Award for Best Social Media Customer Service at the annual Government Social Media Conference (GSMCON) Wednesday. …
ELECTION 2024

State lawmakers endorse Litchfield Park Republican as write-in candidate

Litchfield Park resident and lifelong Republican, James Taylor, will run as a write-in nomination for State House in Legislative District 29 to defend the seat currently held by State Representative …
ELECTION 2024

Turning Point state rep bows out amid petition forgery allegations

Turning Point Action's senior director and state Rep. Austin Smith, a Republican from Surprise, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from his state congressional race amid allegations he forged …
EDUCATION

Litchfield Elementary District welcomes Michele Wallace as board member

Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD79) is pleased to announce Michele Wallace's appointment as its newest member of the Governing Board. The district said Wallace brings a deep-rooted passion …
HIRING EVENT

Goodyear hospital surgical hiring event set for April 23

Abrazo Health is announced an offsite hiring event for surgical service positions at Abrazo West Campus. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Saddle Mountain Brewing …

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2ND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE

Husband indicted for wife’s death in Goodyear lake crash

A 35-year-old man has been indicted for second-degree murder in the death of his wife who was found dead inside a vehicle that sank last month in a Goodyear lake. Anthony Maiorana is accused of …
LEGAL

Lawsuit: Special needs student allegedly assaulted in Litchfield District care

A Litchfield Elementary school district parent alleges that the district told him his special needs son self-inflicted injuries, only to later discover that his son was stabbed and abused repeatedly by another student on a bus while in the care and supervision of the district.
ELECTION 2024

Goodyear man alleges Turning Point state rep forged signature

A Goodyear resident claimed Turning Point Action's senior director and state house rep. Austin Smith forged signatures in a re-election bid for Legislative District 29, according to a recently …
EPA ruling

Goodyear, Litchfield Park to monitor, filter out PFAS pollution per EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented a new national standard limiting ‘forever chemical’ PFAS in drinking water, which requires utilities like Goodyear Water Services and …
18 YEARS

Buckeye man sentenced for drug smuggling, bribery as border patrol agent

A 56-year-old Buckeye man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges and bribery of a public official, authorities said. Carlos Victor Passapera Pinott also …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Landen winning more races against bad luck

The results are clear. In practically every major distance race gathering Arizona’s best runners, Millennium senior Landen LeBlond wins — or she is not able to finish the race. …

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ASU will showcase a number of STEM displays and activities during the Luke Days 2024 Airshow in Glendale.

ASU presents STEM exhibit during Luke Days 2024 Airshow

Arizona State University will showcase an array of STEM displays and activities for the public to enjoy during the Luke Days 2024 Airshow, March 22-24, at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.

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