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P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center board members and supporters pose with a ceremonial $161,000 donation check from Sun Health during the center’s 25th anniversary celebration Sept. 27, 2026, in Litchfield Park.
Sun Health gives $161K to southwest Valley museum
A $161,000 donation from Sun Health will help the P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center move into Paul W. Litchfield’s historic hilltop home, giving the museum more room for exhibits, visitors and school groups. more
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An elections worker transports a tray of ballots in the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center on Nov. 5, 2024.
One-page ballot may not ease voting for Maricopa County voters with disabilities
PHOENIX – Maricopa County will reduce its general election ballot from two sheets to one in November, potentially improving efficiency for Maricopa County elections officials but not necessarily making the ballot easier for voters with disabilities.  more
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes during a press conference at her office on April 15, 2026, in Phoenix.
Arizona AG candidates pitch competing priorities as early voting nears
PHOENIX – Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes invoked her 280-vote victory four years ago as she urged Democrats to turn out and vote in the upcoming midterm elections, while Republican … more
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Jaguar Williams during a February 2024 visit to Wildlife World Zoo. Williams, 19, died after being shot Aug. 15 at a house party in Goodyear.
Goodyear police seek public’s help in teen homicide case
Goodyear police are asking the public to submit photos, videos or information regarding an Aug. 15 house party where 19-year-old Jaguar Williams was fatally shot, with a reward of up to $10,000 available for information leading to an arrest. more
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A rendering shows the proposed Litchfield Park Scout Lodge, including a clay-tile entrance canopy and two garage doors for troop trailers.
Scouts seek community support for new Litchfield Park lodge
Supporters of Litchfield Park’s 72-year-old Scout Lodge will invite the public inside Oct. 31 as they seek money, materials and labor for a $1.2 million replacement in nearby Scout Park. more
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Three attendees, including Chamber Board Chair Megan Word, center, pose in front of an “A Night in Old Hollywood” display during the West Valley Regional Chamber’s annual awards gala Sept. 11 at the Wigwam in Litchfield Park.
Chamber gala channels 'Old Hollywood' with red carpet, cigars and champagne
A vintage car, red carpet and glasses of champagne welcomed hundreds of guests to the West Valley Regional Chamber’s annual awards gala Sept. 11 at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. more
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West Valley Regional Chamber President and CEO Jeffrey Campos speaks to attendees before the awards presentation at the chamber’s annual Awards Gala on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park.
West Valley Regional Chamber announces 2026 gala winners
The West Valley Regional Chamber named its 2026 award recipients Friday, Sept. 11, recognizing businesses, nonprofits, schools and community leaders during its annual Awards Gala at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park. more
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Gov. Katie Hobbs answers six questions posed by Mike Broomhead of KTAR News at the 2026 Gubernatorial Public Safety Policy Forum, held at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Phoenix on Aug. 25, 2026. Before her, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, also answered the same six questions.
Hobbs, Biggs make border security pitches
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs blamed former President Joe Biden, a fellow Democrat, for what she described as “chaos” at the border while Rep. Andy Biggs emphasized working with tribal nations as … more
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Canyon View junior defensive back Keegan McCarthy tips away Desert Mountain junior quarterback Grant Garduno’s deep pass for sophomore Kai Tschen during the second half of the 5A state title game Dec. 5, 2025 in Tempe. McCarthy is back for his senior year.
2026 Preps football preview: Canyon View
Canyon View is coming off the kind of season most programs would be happy to talk about. But spend a few minutes around the Jaguars, and you might not know it. more
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Colleen Koblinski, left, sits with her brother, Kevin Koblinski, a longtime law enforcement officer who died of cancer in 2024.
West Valley teacher honors brother through 9/11 Tower Challenge
When Colleen Koblinski climbs the stairs at State Farm Stadium this September, her brother’s name will be on her back. more
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Valley Vista senior Zade Brown poses for a photo during the Dysart Unified School District football redia day AUg. 14 in Surprise.
2026 Preps football preview: Valley Vista
For Valley Vista football, moving forward starts with not spending too much time looking backward. The Monsoon enter the season trying to rebuild a program that has won four games in the past … more
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Hope Women's Center's Phoenix headquarters serves women and teen girls facing crisis through free classes, mentoring, child care and material assistance.
At Hope Women’s Center, help starts at the door
At Hope Women’s Center, a woman in crisis does not need a referral, proof of income or even a clear idea of what kind of help she needs. more
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