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QDOBA brings fresh flavors to Buckeye
As Buckeye continues to experience residential and commercial growth, QDOBA Mexican Eats is expanding its presence in the West Valley with a new restaurant offering customizable Mexican-inspired cuisine, employment opportunities and community engagement.
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Verrado · Buckeye · West Valley
Cronkite News
Under the Blacklights: cosmic trap shooting comes to Buckeye
BUCKEYE, Ariz. – The city of Buckeye introduced cosmic trap shooting at Joe Foss Shooting Complex, giving participants a nighttime twist on traditional clay target shooting.
West Valley View
The District aims to transform Avondale
A new mixed-use development planned for Avondale aims to bring shopping, dining, entertainment and employment opportunities to the growing community while creating a gathering place designed to strengthen the city’s identity.
12News
Close Arizona race headed for a recount after election
A legislative race in the Glendale area is expected to be subjected to a ballot recount after the Nov. 3 election.
KTAR
Abrazo Health invests $6.5 million to expand ICU and critical care access at west campus
The expansion allows for greater specialized care for West Valley residents, but also increases critical care access for the entire Phoenix area, as it allows Abrazo West to support patient transfers from across the Valley.
12News
3 arrested in connection with 'sophisticated' drug trafficking operation, Glendale police say
Glendale police said a 'sophisticated drug trafficking operation' was responsible for transporting large amounts of drugs across the country.
West Valley View
Goodyear approves backup water delivery agreement
The Goodyear City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District to secure backup water supplies as ongoing Colorado River shortages are expected to reduce the city’s water allocation in 2027.
West Valley View
Avondale police seek partners for e-bike training
In light of an ordinance approved at the end of August by the Avondale City Council, which establishes new regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters in the city, the Avondale Police Department is looking to offer free Electric Device Training to…
ABC15 West Valley
Glendale native Thomas Eby returns home to perform with the Navy's elite jazz ensemble, the Commodores
Musician First Class Thomas Eby, a Glendale native who joined the United States Navy Band Commodores in 2014 after winning a national military audition, came home to perform in the Valley.
12News
Heavy rainfall forced SRP to release water, closing part of 67th Avenue in Phoenix for weeks. When will it reopen?
This Laveen Road on 67th Avenue between Southern and Broadway is one of four crossings on the Salt River bed that are closed, officials say.
ABC15 Local
Glendale police, DEA seize more than 300 pounds of meth, arrest 3 in Phoenix drug trafficking case
Three men are facing felony charges after a months-long investigation led to the seizure of 335 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl tied to a Phoenix-based drug trafficking organization.
Beyond Buckeye
Arizona · USA · World
NYT US News
Alaska Senate Race Between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola Still Counting Votes
The race between Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Ms. Peltola, a former representative, is the only Senate contest that hasn’t been called.
NYT US News
What’s Behind the Trump-Huang Relationship?
President Trump’s show of support for Jensen Huang as he was under fire was a remarkable moment in a relationship that barely existed two years ago. Our White House correspondent Maggie Haberman explains how Mr. Trump came to see Mr. Huang as a modern-day Henry Ford.
NPR News
Alaska voters aren't ditching ranked choice voting, top-four primaries
This is the second time Alaskans voted down an effort to repeal the state's unique election system, which voters first approved in 2020. A repeal effort in 2024 also failed narrowly.
NPR News
Perspective: A new kind of White House press secretary
With the White House press secretary job still left unfilled, maybe an AI assistant might be the answer?
KTAR
Scottsdale church spends $10M on 3rd property acquired in five years
Illuminate Community Church acquired a 3.65-acre parcel of land at 17600 N. Perimeter Drive on Nov. 2 for $10 million from Finish Line Arizona LLC.
BBC News
Body found on French beach after attempted Channel crossing
The man was found after authorities stopped and overloaded dinghy leaving the beach overnight.
BBC News
Young people should have legal guarantee of job or training, Milburn tells BBC
The author of a major review on youth unemployment, due next week, acknowledges the change would mean some young people losing out on benefits.
BBC News
Neets review won't be for the faint-hearted - and will test Burnham's appetite for a welfare fight
Milburn is not the first to try and fix the Neets problem - so what’s different this time round, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
BBC News
Burnham suggests Welsh Labour lost sight of devolution as review criticises ex-first minister
The prime minister said it was "hard" to accept the party was no longer in power after 27 years of running the Welsh government.
KTAR
What to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
A nationwide ground stop ended around 8:15 p.m. ET, and some domestic flights have now departed from U.S. airports. However, normalizing air traffic after the longest flight stoppage in 25 years will be slow, authorities warned. Officials say the system is likely to be operating normally in time to handle the Thanksgiving travel rush. Here’s […]
