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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Goodyear. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ William Tafoya, a Vietnam War veteran from Gilbert, died in Maryland after an Honor Flight celebrated his service, and his funeral is scheduled for May 11 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale with family and fellow veterans expected to attend. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ William Tafoya, a 78-year-old Vietnam veteran from Goodyear who waited three years for his Honor Flight trip to see DC war monuments, died on April 25 at a Maryland hospital; his funeral is planned for May 11 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale (he was honored for his service). The Arizona Republic
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hazen Fire in the Southwest Valley remained at 992 acres with 10% containment Tuesday morning, with 129 firefighters working mostly on its northeast side and mapping scheduled for Tuesday to assess its size. Goodyear Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Goodyear Girl Scouts earned the Gold Award for leading sustainable community projects after up to two years of planning and research. The Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council honored their work as a lasting solution to real-world challenges. Goodyear Independent
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