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Peoria preps $5.79M helicopter buy; Veterans Day parade is Wednesday
Plus, a free Veterans Day concert in Sun City West and a $160,477 lottery win.
The Good Day Surprise team6 sources3 min read
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Peoria
Peoria is preparing to pay $5.79 million for a second public safety helicopter. A $2.85 million U.S. Department of Justice grant award covers part of it, and the city pays the remaining $2.94 million. Your Valley
Sun City West
Jim Cerase, 74, of Sun City West was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary emboli at Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center. He was transferred to Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, which has a dedicated Pulmonary Embolism Response Team, according to a press release. Arizona Digital Free Press
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Swimming
Brophy Prep won its third consecutive boys team title with 575 points for its state-record 45th state championship. Hamilton also won its third consecutive Division I badminton team championship. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
Lottery
A Triple Red 7's Progressive fast play ticket worth $160,477 was sold at the Chevron at 3501 W. Camelback Road in Phoenix. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets sold at the Carioca on US 60 in Wittmann and at the Winco Foods in Gilbert. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
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| Phoenix Chevron | $160.5K |
| Wittmann Carioca | $50,000 |
| Gilbert Winco | $50,000 |
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Peoria preps $5.79M helicopter buy; Veterans Day parade is Wednesday
Plus, a free Veterans Day concert in Sun City West and a $160,477 lottery win.
The TLDR
- Peoria is preparing to pay $5.79 million for a second helicopter
- Abrazo's response team helps a Sun City West man recover
- Brophy and Xavier dominate state swimming and diving
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From InMaricopa.com, AZ Family and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.
InMaricopa.com12 hours ago
Surprise! More SR 347 lane restrictions are coming, on InMaricopa.comADOT added overnight surveying and lane-striping work on SR 347 between Maricopa and Casa Blanca Road. See the updated schedule through Nov. 14.
AZ Family12 hours ago
How police tied a 24-year-old to the bonfire explosion that hurt a Peoria teen, on AZ FamilySamuel Schnee told officers that he attended the bonfire and admitted to throwing a piece of aluminum into the fire that he had drilled out beforehand, according to court documents.
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic12 hours ago
Vote for The Republic's top flag football player, Nov. 2-7, 2026, on azcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicHere is The Arizona Republic's list of top high school flag football performers from Nov. 2-7 2026. Vote in our poll for No. 1.
Your Valley13 hours ago
Peoria on precipice of paying for second public safety helicopter, on Your ValleyThe city of Peoria is preparing to pay $5.79 million for a second public safety helicopter.
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic15 hours ago
Vote. The Republic's High School Athletes of the Week, Nov. 2-7, on azcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicHere are The Arizona Republic's nominees for Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath.
Arizona Digital Free Press18 hours ago
Phoenix Heart Ball Committee Prepares Invitations for Historic 67th Annual Event, on Arizona Digital Free PressMore than 150 committee members gathered at The Global Ambassador for the Addressing Luncheon of the 67th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball, preparing invitations for the historic fundraising gala set for Nov. 21.