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Higley Knights take nail-biter win, 45-42, from Perry Pumas in 6A heavyweight matchup
The Higley Knights (4-1, 19th in Arizona) hosted a 6A heavyweight matchup against the Perry Pumas (4-1, 16th in Arizona). Both Higley and Perry were coming off back-to-back shutout wins by large margins. If there was one thing that carried over from the previous weeks for both…
Local Sports
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
October 1How to Find the Right Dentist in Glendale, AZ
Choosing a dentist should involve more than picking the closest office or the first name in search results. The right provider should make it easier to stay consistent with preventive care, understand your treatment options, and feel comfortable asking questions. If you are…
Local Business
Heat-related deaths in Phoenix rise, after two years of decline
Metro Phoenix has so far seen twice as many heat deaths as this time last year. Authorities are trying to understand why and how to intervene.
Public Safety
WVIA Public Media
October 1Heat-related deaths in Phoenix rise, after two years of decline
Metro Phoenix has so far seen twice as many heat deaths as this time last year. Authorities are trying to understand why and how to intervene.
Public Safety
Board Renews Commitment to Helping End Domestic Violence
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has adopted a proclamation declaring October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in honor of the 71 Arizonans tragically killed in domestic violence homicides in 2025...
Government & Civic
In and around New River
See & do
- Blu Ranch Weddings and Events
- Carefree Farms
- Cave Creek Equine Polo
- Larkyn Memorial Arena
- New River Kiwanis Community
Eat, drink & stay
- Bare Buns Cafe
- Chuparosa Grand Resort & Spa (according to David)
- El Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill
- Burger King
- Desert Hills Paradise By Signature Vacation Rentals
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New River by the numbers
- Area
- 56.11 sq mi (145.32 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 50.7
- Households
- 7,096
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $134,289
- Median house value
- $640,600