Recent News About City of Buckeye, AZ

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CITY OF BUCKEYE: Gaze at the stars and learn about the universe

Take a guided tour of the night sky with professional stargazers Tony and Carol La Conte, from Stargazing for Everyone, Saturday, June 8, 8 p.m. at Skyline Regional Park as they bring the universe, planets to you!

CITY OF BUCKEYE: Register for the first-ever Public Health Awareness Workshop

Students from age 11 to 20 can now enroll in the Environmental and Public Health Awareness workshop on Sat. March 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coyote Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road.

CITY OF BUCKEYE, AZ: Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all city offices and libraries will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23.

CITY OF BUCKEYE: Buckeye's city manager elected as Chair of MAG's Management Committee

Buckeye City Manager Roger Klingler was recently elected as the Chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments Management Committee.

Buckeye offers grants to nonprofit programs

The City of Buckeye will accept applications for its fiscal year 2018-19 Nonprofit Community Funding Program from July 1 through Aug. 2.

City of Buckeye names Weber its water resources director

The City of Buckeye has named former Peoria deputy director of public works and 30-year public/private utility industry veteran Michael Weber as its new water resources director.

Buckeye ranks 5th on list of fastest-growing cities in America

Moving up from seventh place last year, Buckeye is among the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. with a population of over 50,000.

Buckeye Youth Council places 2nd in DemocraSeed Final Showcase

The Buckeye Youth Council placed second in the recent DemocraSeed Final Showcase.

Buckeye residents invited to review city's proposed FY2018-2019 budget

Residents of Buckeye are invited to public meetings to review the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019.

Take precautions during bee swarming season

With the arrival of spring also comes the presence of bees as this is their most active period. But if you find a swarm of unwelcomed bees, there are several steps you can take.

Buckeye welcomes Nikola Motor Co.

Nikola Motor Co. has announced plans to establish a 500-acre, 1 million-square-foot, zero-emission hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing facility headquarters in Buckeye.

Buckeye water department launches new billing system

The Buckeye Water Resources Department recently initiated a new billing system that features added benefits for residents including simpler account management, secure payment options, real-time transaction posts and a 24-month history of water usage on each bill.

City of Buckeye opens new trail at Skyline Regional Park

The City of Buckeye recently celebrated the grand opening of a 0.6-mile accessible trail at the Skyline Regional Park, which was funded through an Arizona State Parks and Trails recreation trails grant.

Buckeye's new 'Waste Wizard' website posts more than 1,000 hits

The City of Buckeye recently launched a new web application that quickly had over 1,000 hits and notifications from residents regarding trash and recycling services.

Buckeye Police Department receives grants for DUI enforcement efforts

The Buckeye Police Department has received two grants totaling over $50,000 from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety to assist with its DUI enforcement efforts.

Buckeye recognized for its planning, graphic design efforts

The City of Buckeye has received statewide recognition with three major award wins for its planning and graphic design efforts.

Buckeye fire department to host community focus group

The Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department will host a community focus group this month to inform residents about the department’s current work and services.

Buckeye opens before and after school care at elementary schools

Buckeye's Before and After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E.) program is open for students in kindergarten through grade 8 to provide a safe, engaging place for kids to learn through play.

Buckeye ranks among top places to live, raise a family

The Phoenix suburb of Buckeye recently ranked among Arizona’s top places both to live and to raise a family, balancing its recent rapid growth with overall public safety, according to a press release.

Buckeye seeks vendors for Halloween Carnival

Organizers for the 77th annual Halloween Carnival in Buckeye are seeking vendors, including clubs, school groups and nonprofits, to join the festivities by overseeing Halloween-oriented carnival games, sponsoring a booth or helping with food options.