Mar 30, 2008 | Arizona Republic
“As far as I'm concerned, I don't care if it's ever enforced”
Rebekah L. Sanders The Arizona Republic Mar. 28, 2008 08:51 AM After three intense debates and an initial tie vote, the Buckeye Town Council reluctantly passed rules to cut down air pollution as required by ... via Arizona Republic
Town's growing workforce learns to put customers first
“It gives you a sense of ownership when you implement more programs”
Rebekah L. Sanders The Arizona Republic Mar. 27, 2008 09:34 AM Buckeye has nearly doubled its staff in less than two years to deal with growth, as the town's population has zoomed to an estimated 40,000-plus. ... via Arizona Republic
Off-road vehicle fight rages over trails, taxes
“If we don't go out and do something about these trails, they will be taken away”
Mary Jo Pitzl The Arizona Republic Mar. 20, 2008 12:00 AM From the air, the desert around the Estrella Mountains is a tangle of dirt roads, looping around and crossing back on each other haphazardly. via Arizona Republic
Body of woman found in Southwest Valley
Elias C. Arnold The Arizona Republic Mar. 23, 2008 04:00 PM Phoenix police discovered a dead body Saturday morning, at least the fourth in nine days in the Southwest Valley. via Arizona Republic
2 more bodies found in Southwest Valley
Elias C. Arnold The Arizona Republic Mar. 18, 2008 10:39 AM Southwest Valley police agencies have discovered two dead bodies in 16 hours. via Arizona Republic
Driver finds body near I-10 in Buckeye
Reported by: Katrina Wessman Email: kwessman@abc15.com Last Update: 3:06 pm The cause of death is not known, but police have not ruled out murder. via KNXV
Phoenix Seeks Applicants for Artist Storefront Program
The city of Phoenix Downtown Development Office is seeking applicants for the Artist Storefront Program, which is designed to increase the number of artist-owned and occupied galleries, stimulate art and ... via City of Phoenix
Buckeye Web site seeks feedback
“Your feedback is an important tool we use to make sure we are providing the right mix of activities and services to you.”
An interactive survey asking residents to weigh in on town services and suggest other services they would like to see is on Buckeye's Web site, www.buckeyeaz.gov. The survey allows residents to send in their ... via Arizona Republic
'Gladiator' star back in town as Buckeye rodeo clown
“Let's just say I never got caught”
One of the fiercest American Gladiators , who goes by the name "Wolf," transforms into a wisecracking rodeo clown at Buckeye's Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo, which starts Friday. via Arizona Republic
High gas prices turn drivers into bus riders
“It's really getting outrageous now.”
Many Valley drivers are no longer getting behind the wheel when it comes to going to work. via KPNX-TV Phoenix
Are 5 brutal murders in Maricopa county connected?
“I have been saying all along, even though others say no, that this illegal activity breeds violence”
Five men have been found dead in western Maricopa county over the last four weeks. via The Voice
We should have some nice weather for a pleasant stroll from gallery to gallery. After I take in some art and of course people watching I'll probably head over to the Ruby Room to catch some local bands like ... via Downtown Phoenix Journal
Alert: 2 bodies found in trunk of burned out car near Buckeye
Air15 video shows the remains the vehicle Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Two bodies were found in the trunk of a burned out car near Buckeye on Monday afternoon. via ABC15.com
Meck's mayoral campaign tab is $19,316
“It's very important to me to stay under that $500 threshold”
Rebekah L. Sanders The Arizona Republic Mar. 4, 2008 07:13 AM All but one of Buckeye's candidates for mayor and Town Council have kept their campaign spending under $500. The exception is mayoral hopeful Jackie ... via Arizona Republic
Firefighters: Goodyear brush fire sign of things to come
“I hope the weather stays cool for a little longer and (we) definitely don't need any more wind”
Reported by: Christina Boomer Reported by: ABC15.com staff Last Update: 3/02 11:29 pm Firefighters say a brush fire that broke out in Goodyear Sunday is a sign of things to come. via ABC15.com
Miles of new power lines under discussion
Erin Zlomek The Arizona Republic Feb. 26, 2008 08:50 AM To service tens of thousands of homes planned across the Northwest Valley, Arizona Public Service Co. via Arizona Republic