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“Black Wings Over Arizona” author Ret. Col. Richard “Dick” Toliver autographs a personal copy of his book for L.G. Williams, whose mother was a part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.
‘Black Wings Over Arizona’ author speaks in West Valley
Ret. Col. Richard “Dick” Toliver remembers graduating with a mechanical engineering degree from Tuskegee Institute University in 1963, learning from the Tuskegee Airmen, becoming a project … more
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Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor and council members met at City Hall on Nov. 2 to discuss Wittmann incorporation and annexation pursuits during a work session.
Surprise council tackles potential Wittmann annexation in meeting
Pursuing efforts to become incorporated, a group of Wittmann residents now seek Surprise annexation as part of the process, despite maintaining resistance of the notion in the past. more
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DUSD Governing Board Candidates Lisa Everett and William Coniam on Election Day.
Dysart Schools bond passes, Everett and Coniam lead for board seats
As of 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Lisa Everett and William Coniam remain in the lead to be named on the Dysart Unified School District governing board.  more
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The Surprise City Hall location was among many voting sites people cast their ballots all day and night, Nov. 3.
Legislative District 23 incumbent leads in early results
A Democrat is leading the race for Legislative District 23. more
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Tentative results show Eric Stafford in the lead over incumbent Janae Shamp during the night of Election Day.
Results coming in for Legislative District 29 seats
After 5 p.m. Nov. 4, the incumbent Janae Shamp (R) took the lead with 40,097 votes at 51.41% over Eric Stafford (D), who had 37,827 at 48.50% at last count. more
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Surprise Police responded to a report of indecent exposure on Oct. 21 at The Grand dog park.
Surprise Police seek nude man seen in senior community
Surprise Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed his genitals to people gathered near the dog park at The Grand in Surprise last week. more
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Dysart Unified School District governing board members at the Oct. 5 meeting where it was mentioned about the public speaking time reduced to 90 seconds.
West Valley school board reduces public commenting time
Without a vote or discussion, the Dysart Unified School District governing board has muted individual public commenting time by two minutes and ten seconds, leaving people 90 seconds to speak. more
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From left, Paige Quinn plays bingo with her daughter Adelyn. They sat at the same table with Quinn’s brother, Dylan Chamberlain and his daughter, Briella.
Freedom Traditional Academy families play bingo together
Playing bingo on a Friday night is just one of the many ways the Freedom Traditional Academy Parent-Teacher Association keeps families engaged and connected to the school in Surprise. more
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City of Goodyear will monitor, report and run the annual average regarding exceeding Total Trihalomethane levels found in the city’s groundwater and surface water, after the county noted elevated TTHM levels in May 2026.
Goodyear officials work on water treatment issues, assure residents water is safe
While efforts are underway to “bring levels back down,” from chemicals that exceeded its average limit in Goodyear water, the mayor and city council members want residents to know the water is safe to drink. more
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Members of the organizations rotate to assist with maintaining the site nestled on the grounds of the Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center to properly and honorably retire U.S. flags deemed unserviceable for display.
From the Reporter: A funeral for U.S. flags
There is a formal process involved with retiring and disposing of U.S. flags, and Sundland Park Memorial Cemetery is a fitting place for the proper burials and cremations at 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., in Sun City. more
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Goodyear City Council Member Vicki Gillis celebrates the third location of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library she helped bring to the community. According to published reports, more than 350,000 children have signed up for books accessed through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library since her passing.
Goodyear councilwoman opens 3rd Imagination Library
City of Goodyear Councilwoman Vicki Gillis believes in bedtime stories and the special time spent between a parent and a child, she says, championing the importance of reading. more
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Representatives from the Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix were among attendees at the Sept. 15 El Grito celebration, which featured the Cachito Dance Project Performance, El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo, and Deputy Consul Armando Manuel Esparza Miranda at the ceremony.
El Mirage celebrates El Grito, Independencia and city’s 75th anniversary
For the first time in the city of El Mirage’s history, an El Grito de Dolores ceremony was held, drawing a crowd of all ages to the El Mirage City Hall Plaza, 10000 N. El Mirage Road. more
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