PUSD prohibits literature from lesson plans as school district implements new curriculum
admin The Peoria Unified School District is prohibiting some well-known literature from lesson plans as the district implements new curriculum in…
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Destructive Peoria house fire under investigation as possible arson
A large house in Peoria was destroyed in a fire Friday morning, and officials are investigating it as a possible…
Valley district holds pared-down budget meeting without general public comment after police warrants
One day after police conducted a search warrant of Peoria Unified School District offices, the district’s board held a meeting…
Police search Peoria Unified offices in teacher sexual misconduct probe
Peoria police executed a search warrant at the Peoria Unified School District administrative offices as part of an ongoing sexual…
WATCH: Pleasant Harbor kicks off Independence Day weekend at the lake
Crowds gathered for live music, games, food trucks and fireworks over Lake Pleasant at Pleasant Harbor Friday night to celebrate…
New Jefferson House project anchors Peoria’s downtown redevelopment push
The city of Peoria is betting $15 million on a new downtown gathering place. The project at 83rd Avenue and…
Police close Liberty H.S. hazing case without recommending charges
Peoria PD is closing its investigation into the Liberty H.S. wrestling program, according to families of former wrestlers who say…
Man arrested over video showing him kick nonverbal child with autism in Peoria
A man has been arrested in Peoria after a video reportedly showed him assaulting a child at an autism treatment…
Victim dies after being shot and stabbed outside of Peoria home
Peoria police are investigating after a person was shot and stabbed in a neighborhood early Monday morning.
Endangered 12-year-old boy reported missing Monday found safe
Peoria police say the boy has returned home and is safe. No other details were provided.