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Local News for Goodyear, AZ and Surrounding Areas
Goodyear, AZ and Surrounding Area Local News

Avondale man arrested in burglary
Avondale police arrested a man on suspicion of stealing more than $6,500 worth of property from a home Friday afternoon.
Avondale boy contains fire, saves pets and home
A 12-year-old Avondale boy who attended a fire-education class over the weekend used the knowledge to save his family's pets and home Monday morning after a fire broke out in the laundry room.
Boy, 4, nearly drowns in Avondale hotel pool
Officials: Father let go of son to help daughter.
Former Avondale teacher gets 13 years in sex-abuse case
Man also banned from having contact with relative, unless approved by authorities.
Duet group helps grandparents raising grandkids
Support groups meet monthly.
Avondale, Goodyear crews to install free smoke alarms
Firefighters will go door to door installing smoke alarms in older homes and mobile-home parks.
Valley school districts plead with electorate for funding
Districts facing unprecedented state budget cuts and declining enrollment amid the recession.
Changes in Goodyear developer's plans prompt stakeholders' meeting
Concerns over a proposal to build more homes than originally proposed in planned Estrella Golf Village.
Litchfield Park accepting arguments on property-tax plan
Election to determine whether city will institute primary property tax to raise $1 million its first year.
Horse dies after trailer detaches from motorhome on U.S. 60
1 horse dead, 2 hurt in incident on U.S. 60 between Wittman and Sun City.
Ambulance crashes into police car at Avondale accident scene
Southwest Ambulance was on its way to pick up the injured DOC officers injured in earlier crash.
Paintings donated to Avondale Resource and Housing Center
Art League West, one of the West Valley's professional art associations, has delivered three, original abstract paintings to Care1st Avondale Resource and Housing Center.
Estrella Foothills' Pierce a key supporter to top scorer Hawkins
Teams can't key on clutch scorer Corey Hawkins with little James Pierce ready to strike.
Avondale considers bringing back Billy Moore Days
A return of Billy Moore Heritage Days, a tribute to Avondale's founder, may not be feasible for at least a couple of years, and the city may have to consider more layoffs. City leaders will get a better picture of Avondale's finances during a budget presentation Monday evening.
Litchfield Park, Goodyear ask county to keep racetrack closed
Litchfield Park, Goodyear leaders worried about noise if Arizona Motorsports Park reopens.
West Valley unites to celebrate Luke Air Force Base accord
Ordinance prohibits development of single-family homes in high-accident, high-noise areas.
Goodyear firefighters free dog from mud-filled hole
Dog got stuck in a mud in Bullard wash.
Goodyear study recommends across-the-board fee increase
New and increased fees across the board to cover the costs of providing municipal services.
Goodyear council seeks replacement for Rob Antoniak
Goodyear Councilman Rob Antoniak stepping down suddenly to focus on a new job with APS.
New DPS director criticizes Arizona speed cameras
Robert Halliday wants the statewide photo-enforcement program restructured if it continues.

Top Stories
Dow industrials close below 10,000
Concern about mounting debt in Europe has pushed the Dow Jones industrials below 10,000.  The Dow closed below the psychological barrier for the first time in three months.



Early Priuses may have braking issues

How far back do potential braking problems with the Toyota Prius go? The answer may be much further than believed, and could involve vehicles dating back to the 2005 model-year.






Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast

Authorities looking for the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant  launch a criminal investigation, saying they could not rule out criminal negligence.






Michael Jackson’s doctor taken into custody

Michael Jackson’s doctor has been taken into custody and is being held on $75,000 bail after pleading not guilty to causing the pop star’s death.






American to charge $8 for blankets, pillows
If you want a pillow and blanket in coach on American Airlines, it's going to cost you. The airline will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket, beginning May 1.



US News
Woman chasing dog falls to death off cliff
Authorities in California say a woman fell about 60 feet to her death after she chased her dog off a cliff in the Mendocino headlands.
Airport terminal evacuated after security breach
A portion of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated Monday after a man without a boarding pass walked through a passenger screening checkpoint and refused to obey security officers, officials said.
Buffalo man accused of imprisoning 13-year-old
A 26-year-old Buffalo man remains in jail on charges of holding a 13-year-old runaway in his house for six months, having sex with her more than 100 times and making her baby-sit his 1-year-old son.
Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast

Authorities looking for the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant  launch a criminal investigation, saying they could not rule out criminal negligence.



Va. activists push pro-choice license plates

Unable to halt the "Choose Life" license plate variations in nearly two-dozen states, abortion-rights activists are pushing  "Trust Women/Protect Choice" license plates in Virginia.



New York Times Homepage
The Caucus: Watching the A.I.G. Hearing
Mr. Liddy said that the Federal Reserve was informed of the bonuses and that the Fed chairman had been consulted all along.
Prostate Cancer Screening Found to Save Few, if Any, Lives
The popular PSA test saves few lives and seems to expose men to unnecessary, risky treatment, according to two new studies.
Family Gathers Around Natasha Richardson
The family of Natasha Richardson huddled inside Lenox Hill Hospital after the actress suffered a potentially fatal head injury from a skiing accident.
Fed to Buy $1 Trillion in Securities to Aid Economy
The Fed dramatically increased the amount of money it will create out of thin air to thaw frozen credit markets.
Madoff’s Accountant Is Charged With Securities Fraud
The accountant, working out of a tiny storefront office, provided auditing services to Bernard L. Madoff’s investment firm for more than a decade.

BBC World News
Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
Ukraine's pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych will win presidential elections, officials say, but PM Yulia Tymoshenko is defiant.
Jackson doctor denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Poll quandary
Will Ukraine PM Yulia Tymoshenko challenge outcome?
Open plan
Why surprise plays little part in latest Afghan operation
'All accounted for' in US blast
Everyone has been accounted for after an explosion at a US power plant, leaving the death toll at five, officials say.

Sports News
Rosenthal: Saints win with aggressive ‘ambush’

Rosenthal: New Orleans is a city that understands what it means to live in the moment. On Sunday night, in the first Super Bowl appearance in the Saints’ 43-year history, they played in the moment. They coached in the moment. And they won it all as a result.



‘Did yesterday really happen?’ Brees asks wife
Drew Brees turned to his wife when he woke up and asked: "Did yesterday really happen?" The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts.
Trash Talk: Manning, Colts could become Braves of NFL
Trash Talk: Peyton Manning could become the Atlanta Braves of the NFL, loads of talent but only one title to show for it . In fact, when it’s all told, he might not even be the most successful quarterback in his own family.
Colts hope loss fuels another Super Bowl run
MIAMI (AP) -Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters.
Super Bowl is most-watched program ever

The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history.



Politics News
Obama's health care summit: Just for show?

In a story with more twists than a soap opera, Obama's invitation to congressional leaders of both parties to attend a Feb. 25 meeting can't be dismissed as a mere diversion.



First lady is tackling childhood obesity
After laying the groundwork for nearly a year, first lady Michelle Obama launches a campaign on Tuesday against childhood obesity that she hopes will change the way millions of Americans eat, exercise, look and feel.
Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., dies at 77

A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77.



GOP cool to Obama call for health talks

Republicans gave a chilly reception Monday to President Barack Obama's invitation to discuss health care in a bipartisan, televised setting later this month, part of the White House effort to revive the stalled legislation.



Spokeswoman: N.Y. governor is not resigning

New York Democratic Governor David Paterson is not planning to resign, his spokeswoman said on Monday, calling blog reports "entirely fabricated."



Discovery News Headlines
Digital 'Fort Knox' Hacked
A hacking specialist reveals a weakness that can force heavily secured computers to spill their secrets.
When Earth Swallows a Continent
Earth can do strange things to continents. Like eat them, for example. Previously, the planet's hot interior was only known to have an appetite for ocean crust, consuming it in subduction zones around the world. Continental crust was thought to ...
Spaced-Out Super Bowl Ads 2010
The Super Bowl is over, the Saints won, but most importantly, were the commercials any good? (Is it me, or is Danica Patrick wearing less and less clothing every year?) On Friday I gave a brief rundown of some of ...
'Thirdhand Smoke' May Pose Health Risk
If smokers needed yet another reason to take it outside, here it is.
Older Mothers More Likely to Bear Autistic Children
As births to older mothers have increased, so has the number of autism cases.

Health and Wellness News
Newborn blood used in research angers parents
A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. — is facing an ethics attack.
Obama wants school vending machine changes
The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.
First lady is tackling childhood obesity
After laying the groundwork for nearly a year, first lady Michelle Obama launches a campaign on Tuesday against childhood obesity that she hopes will change the way millions of Americans eat, exercise, look and feel.
170 more tons of tainted milk found in China
The discovery has punched a 170-ton hole in China's promises to overhaul its food safety system. Officials say they've found yet another case where large amounts of tainted milk powder from the country's 2008 scandal that should have been destroyed were instead repackaged.
Newsweek: How Botox might keep you from feeling sad
According to a new study, by paralyzing the frown muscles that ordinarily are engaged when we feel sad or angry, Botox short-circuits the emotions themselves.

Entertainment News
Michael Jackson’s doctor taken into custody

Prosecutors announced the charge Monday against Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25.



Prosecutors file charges against Charlie Sheen

Prosecutors filed charges of felony menacing, third-degree assault and criminal mischief against Sheen stemming from his arrest Dec. 25 at his Aspen home.



Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim

A London law firm says Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are suing a British tabloid which reported that they were to split.



Super Bowl is most-watched program ever

The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history.



Leno wore disguise to Super Bowl spot taping

EW talked to “The Late Show” executive producer Rob Burnett about David Letterman’s surprising decision to include Jay Leno in a promotional spot during the Super Bowl.



Oddly Enough
And Finally... Cute Giants.
Panda cubs, high altitude dining, kissing ban in Paris, and fire games.



And Finally
Barefoot running record attempt, snow leopard news, cute not-yet-giant panda, and a guy who blows up balloons with his ear.



And Finally... Find the Mermaid.
Mermaid hunt, cute baby giraffe, giant panda birthdays, and waiter racing.



And Finally... Bad Baboons.
Baboons attack luggage, Santa convention, and the Naked Cowboy for Mayor!



And Finally... OMG on Twitter.
Twitter your prayers to God, cute lion cubs, baby sea turtles, Elvis impersonators, splash diving championships, marble smashing, and pedal boating feat.



Media Buzz
Med Board Goes After Murray with a Vengeance
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Dr. Conrad Murray is a "danger to the public" -- according to the medical board that licensed him to practice medicine in California.The Medical Board of California was shut down today by the judge in Murray's involuntary manslaughter case. The Board ...

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Conrad Murray Pleads Not Guilty in Jackson Case
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Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned today and pled not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson. He was taken into custody for booking and bail was set at $75,000.Jackson's parents and several of his siblings were front ...

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Dr. Conrad Murray -- Booked
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Take a look at the L.A. County Sheriff's official website -- it shows that Dr. Conrad Murray was officially booked moments ago at 2:38 PM PST. The Doc is no small potato -- dude was listed at 6'5" and 220 lbs. We're told the bail bondsman has already ...

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Judge to Doc Murray: Don't Sedate ANYONE!
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There are strings attached to Dr. Conrad Murray's bail -- namely, he's not allowed to sedate people like he did Michael Jackson. The judge just told Murray, "I do not want you sedating people."As we previously reported, Murray was ordered released on ...

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Charlie Sheen Officially Charged
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Charlie Sheen was officially charged with three crimes today in court in Aspen, Colorado: felony menacing, misdemeanor 3rd degree assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief -- but Charlie did not enter a plea.Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller were at ...

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Quote of the Day
Benjamin Franklin
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes."
Oscar Wilde
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."
Mark Twain
"Prosperity is the best protector of principle."

How to of the Day
How to Hack Bicycle Tires into Studded Snow Tires
To deal with that pesky ice and snow on your bike, you'll need traction. If your wallet is tight, then it's time for some real "MacGyver" style craftiness.
12 Simple Ways to Curb Your Appetite
Appetite is both a psychological and physical phenomenon. Sometimes we eat when we're bored, stressed, or just because it's "time" to eat, even though we're not really hungry. There are many weight loss programs and diet pills marketed as appetite suppressants; this article will show you some things you can do to decrease your appetite naturally.
How to Make Gluten Free Brownies
Yummy brownies!Just about everyone loves brownies. There are many brownie recipes, some of which may contain gluten. If you are on a diet and have to avoid gluten, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them! Here is an easy recipe for you to make and share.
How to Find a Quiet Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
Aside from sightseeing, learning about new cultures, food, and attractions, many people escape their hometown to seek peace and quiet from their chosen vacation destinations. When one thinks about Hawaii's beaches, the images of sunbathing, surfing, and other water activities year-round comes into mind. However, it may be discouraging when you find yourself at a crowded, noisy beach.
How to Make a Gradient in Paint.Net Without a Filter
Making a gradient, when used in a graphic image, can help give the illusion of motion, and has a variety of other uses, as well. This article will show you to create a custom gradient with Paint.Net.

Every Day with Racheal Ray
Blackened Rib-Eye Steaks and more! - Weekly Menu Planner - Every Day with Rachael Ray
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Chex Party Prize Pack Sweepstakes - Every Day with Rachael Ray
Like to have the gang over at your house? You'll definitely want to enter to win our big party prize pack, which includes a set of Rachael's knives from Füri,, along with Chex® Party Mix serving bowls, other cookware and much more.

Home Improvement
Home Improvement Undercover: Spending too Little on a Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen remodels are some of the most popular home improvement projects in the nation, and for good reason, too. Not only are kitchens one of the most heavily used areas...Read more about Kitchen Remodel Costs
We Asked the Pros: Are Ductless A/C Systems the Way of the Future?
Several decades ago, air conditioning systems were a luxury that most people didn
What Your Favorite Coffee Shop Can Teach You about Kitchen Design
In modern society, few places have grown in popularity as much as the coffee shop. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are popping up all over the place. Whether you...Read more about Kitchen Design
4 Summer Time Treats for You and Your Home
With summer on its way out and fall fast approaching, people all over the country are doing their best to soak in the sun while they still can. If you
Washington DC Roof Repair
There are many factors that make roof repair in Washington DC a pretty common project. While other areas of the country might boast of cold winters, sweltering summers, or...Read more about Washington DC Roof Repair