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More West Valley athletes find homes after signing day

The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.
Odyssey Institute

Former Buckeye teacher accused of sex crimes against student

Alyssa Todd has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual conduct with a minor in a case involving a 15-year-old boy, police said. The 23-year-old was arrested this …
DEVELOPMENT

$21.8M industrial project coming to Goodyear

Elwood Rising, a brand new 120,000-square foot Class A speculative industrial development, is on its way to Goodyear.

Correction: Goodyear resident interviews for Liberty District board vacancy

On March 1, we published a story indicating the Liberty governing board uniamously decided to pass a motion to send a message and governing board candidate recommendation to the county …
DEVELOPMENT

Lawmakers contemplating casitas, ADUs for Goodyear, similar-sized cities

The Arizona Legislature and the city of Goodyear, among other municipalities, are collaborating and working on legislation to allow casitas or accessory dwelling units (ADU) in towns and cities in …

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EDUCATION

Buckeye McTeacher night challenge raises $8,307 for area schools

Buckeye’s I-10 and Watson McDonald’s restaurants raised more than $8,307 for local schools during their annual McTeacher’s Night Challenge in February. The McTeacher’s …
LEGAL

Goodyear police battery claim re-filed in county court

Maricopa County Superior Court will reexamine an alleged police battery case involving a Goodyear police officer after a high court decided the county errored when it dismissed the claim without …
GOVERNMENT

City of Goodyear announces new finance director

The city of Goodyear announced Tuesday the promotion of Jared Askelson to finance director. Askelson’s been with the city for six years; three years as Deputy Finance Director and has been …
NEW BUSINESS

Popular brunch spot 'Over Easy' coming to Goodyear's new downtown

The city of Goodyear announced a new brunch restaurant will be housed in its future downtown area Tuesday. The restaurant, Over Easy, specializing in food and will be housed at the GSQ or …
SPECIAL ELECTION

Litchfield Park appears to have successfully passed bid to become a charter city

Lichfield Park appears to have passed a measure to become a charter city after an election results show an overwhelming majority approving the measure. The city published a thank-you March 15 …
NEW BUSINESS

Female-led Mitsubishi dealership opens in Goodyear

Yates Buick GMC   announced the opening of a new Mitsubishi dealership in Goodyear Monday. According the dealer’s principal leader, Whitney Yates-Woods, the expansion marks a historic …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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.
A look at a previous Tres Rios Nature Festival in the Southwest Valley.

Celebrate all things nature at Tres Rios Festival in Goodyear

The Tres Rios Nature Festival, an annual free celebration of nature, sustainability, and outdoor recreational opportunities, is coming to Goodyear this month.
Pilot Jon Melby performs an upside-down stunt in a previous Buckeye Air Show.

Buckeye Air Fair will soon take to the skies

The Buckeye Air Fair returns for a weekend of high-flying fun this month.
Visitors view "Vision & Sound: An African American Experience" at the Georgia T. Lord Library in Goodyear.

Goodyear concert, art exhibit celebrate ‘African American Experience’

The Georgia T. Lord Library is currently exhibiting "Vision & Sound: An African American Experience."
Hikers take in part of White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

Hike to benefit veterans to be held in Waddell

A hike for a good cause is coming to the West Valley.
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