News archive Peoria
News of the past 30 days...
- [02-06-2012] Man found dead after Peoria house fire
A 57-year-old man is dead after a fire broke out at a house in Peoria on Friday afternoon, officials said.... - [02-06-2012] 2 false alarms in Peoria for flashlight bombs
In Peoria, police responded to two separate false alarms involving possible flashlight bombs on Friday, a spokesman from the Peoria Police Department said.... - [01-06-2012] Peoria police: Man choked fiance in attempt to get ring back
A Peoria man was arrested last Thursday after he reportedly tried to suffocate his fiance to get his engagement ring back, police said.... - [01-06-2012] Peoria police arrest man accused in theft of woman's purse, credit card
A Peoria man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft Friday night, a week after police began searching for his car, authorities said.... - [30-05-2012] It's All in the Game Sports Center at Arrowhead opens in Peoria
It's All in the Game Sports Center at Arrowhead is now open as the place for baseball and softball enthusiasts. Families can enjoy batting cages and pitching tunnels for families, and more serious athletes can get connected with former... - [26-05-2012] Peoria police need help to ID man who used woman's stolen credit card
Peoria police are looking for a man who used a stolen credit card several times last week.... - [18-05-2012] Peoria Unified School District hopes to make cheerleading a sport
Peoria Unified School District board President Hal Borhauer says he plans to rally support from other school districts to petition the Arizona Interscholastic Association to treat cheerleading as a sport.... - [18-05-2012] Peoria 12-year-old boy in custody after flashlight-bomb hoax
A 12-year-old Peoria boy is facing charges a day after causing a school lockdown by telling classmates a flashlight was a possible bomb.... - [17-05-2012] Competition among 4 finalists for Peoria fire chief job heating up
All four finalists for Peoria fire chief said community involvement would be a top priority as they met with residents on Thursday.... - [14-05-2012] Peoria woman cracks Western art barrier
Peoria artist makes name for herself in once male-dominated field of Western art.... - [13-05-2012] Life remembered: Peoria woman shared passion for history
Kathleen Garcia was an avid Arizona history buff.... - [12-05-2012] Bid to recall Peoria Councilman Aames continues, turns somewhat testy in Peoria
Drive against Peoria Vice Mayor Ron Aames may fall short of the signatures needed to get on the fall ballot.... - [08-05-2012] Peoria elementary school put on lockdown after hoax 911 call
Someone called 911 and told operator that his father had just shot his mother, police said.... - [08-05-2012] Peoria residents invited to meet 4 fire chief finalists Thursday
The four are set to answer residents' questions at a forum at 6 p.m. Thursday at Peoria City Hall.... - [07-05-2012] Peoria council approves tweaks in agreement with Vistancia
A weak housing and economic market has prompted changes to the development agreement.... - [06-05-2012] Cinco de Mayo at Peoria Main Library
Celebrate Mexican-American pride from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the Peoria Main Library.... - [05-05-2012] Peoria police arrest 3 men in connection with 16 AC thefts
Arrests connection with 16 separate thefts of air conditioners and air conditioner parts, policed said.... - [04-05-2012] Peoria 16-year-old girl reported missing found near San Diego
Girl's ex-boyfriend, Joseph McNally, 18, was arrested on Tuesday, authorities said.... - [04-05-2012] Peoria bioscience incubator to focus on medical-device firms
BioInspire is city's first bioscience incubator, state's first to focus on medical devices....
