Peoria News

Teachers and students used the elementary-school buildings in downtown Peoria from 1906, when the first two-room schoolhouse was built, until the 1970s.

Historic buildings find new life in West Valley Business owners, professionals, even cities are adapting historic buildings for new uses.

Peoria rescue crews were called to Lake Pleasant Tuesday afternoon by a man needing assistance who later told crews his friend was missing.

Chandler council moves forward with term-limit extension Voters will decide whether council members can serve three consecutive four-year terms.

A member of the armed forces who is recovering from injuries in Afghanistan received a special homecoming surprise.

Big Brothers Big Sisters had a dearth of male volunteers in the West Valley. A Republic article has helped change that.

New restaurants and closings in metro Phoenix in June Vig McCormick Ranch, Sumo Maya, and Freak'N Brewing Company are among the 13 newbies.

Challenger Space Center Arizona displays space suits Spacesuits and meteorites are on display at the Challenger Space Center in Peoria.

More than 20 West Valley businesses are participating in Local First Arizona's 12th annual Independents Week, for which they'll be offering 20 percent off their goods and services today through July 6. Independents week: Save at West Valley businesses More than 20 West Valley businesses are participating in Local First Arizona's 12th annual ... (more)

Padres second baseman Cory Spangenberg throws home during a relay drill at spring training in Peoria, Ariz.

Fireworks law puts W. Valley officials, vendors at odds West Valley officials worry over fireworks law, while vendors look forward to change.

The Peoria City Council could vote tomorrow on a proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market at 75th Avenue and Thunderbird Road.

The 41,800-square-foot store would be located on vacant land on the southeast corner of 75th and Thunderbird in the West Valley, said city spokesman Bo Larsen .

Home buyers are more discerning since the Great Recession made wasteful space unfashionable.

An 8-year-old boy is in serious condition after he almost drowned in a pool in Peoria Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Peoria history: Railroad brought life to fledgling town Land baron used influence to get spur of Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railroad to Peoria Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1lylrnW A spur line of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railroad came to Peoria in 1895 and a small depot was built on 83rd Avenue just off Grand ... (more)

The Fourth of July is about celebrating all things American. And a big part of that celebration is enjoying our favorite foods.

West Valley cities seeing new trend: growing in, not out After the recession dramatically slowed expansive growth in the West Valley, more cities are seeing infill.

Vistancia's final phase will include approximately 3,500 homes in three areas: a 55 + community; a gated community and the family-friendly community.

Chandler council may send term-limit extension to voters Chandler may send a three-term limit, an extension from two, to voters in November election.