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Kyrene Governing Board will put district bond, override on November ballot
Kyrene School District has authorized a special bond and district additional assistance override election this fall. more
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Diébédo Francis Kéré poses in his Berlin, Germany studio.
The Cosanti Foundation presents winner of inaugural medal
The Cosanti Foundation announced the winner of its inaugural Cosanti Medal as African architect, educator and social activist Diébédo Francis Kéré. The first of its … more
Alynna Bay, Gilbert's assistant to the town manager, leads a discussion on the Gilbert Town Council Subcommittee on Communication's recommendations to the council.
Gilbert council gets first look at communications recommendations 
The Gilbert Town Council got a first look on a series of recommendations for improving communications with the community May 23 after the town’s leadership concluded a two-day strategic … more
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Two Queen Creek students could face charges after a Black doll was found wrapped in a rope in a student bathroom.
Queen Creek PD submits a second charge against students for doll incident
After further investigation, the Queen Creek Police Department has announced it is submitting an additional referral to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for disorderly conduct for two … more
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Jill Keimach speaks to gathering of colleagues at Paradise Valley Town Hall May 24.
Paradise Valley Town Hall holds retirement party for Jill Keimach
Friends and colleagues of Jill Keimach gathered in Paradise Valley Town Hall May 24 to bid farewell as she retires from her position as town manager after four years. Keimach gave a short speech … more
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This Chipotle drive-thru was one of three buildings sold in north Phoenix for a combined $8.2 million.
Drive-thru Chipotle opens in Goodyear
Goodyear will open a Chipotle location Friday with a drive-thru "Chipotlane" option to make online orders easy to pick up. Residents can place their orders online via the Chipotle app or … more

A shattered window in the Speakers Lobby off the House chamber in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, just hours after rioters left the building. (Photo by Benjamin Applebaum/Department of Homeland Security)
Prosecutors seek 17-year sentence for Arizona defendant in Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON – Prosecutors are seeking a 17-year sentence for Arizona resident Edward Vallejo, one of nine members of the Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 attack on … more
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Risas Dental and Braces honors Valley moms with Mother’s Day dental makeover giveaway
Risas Dental and Braces=, recently honored 13 deserving Valley moms with free treatments for its annual Mother’s Day Dental Makeover Giveaway. The local dental provider will be giving each mom a free, customized dental treatment in recognition of their unwavering commitment to the overall health and wellness of their families. more
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Christ’s Church of the Valley has broken ground on a 16-acre campus at Ellsworth and Chandler Heights roads in Queen Creek. The campus is expected to be completed by spring of 2024.
Queen Creek church building permanent home
Christ’s Church of the Valley has broken ground on its new, permanent home in Queen Creek. The CCV campus will be located on the southeast corner of Ellsworth and Chandler Heights roads. … more
Sun City Elks Lodge drug awareness poster contest winner Allee White and her family. The White family is from Surprise, and Allee is a student at Freedom Traditional Academy,
Surprise girl wins Sun City Elks poster contest
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks declared May 1 through 7 as National Youth Week. Sun City Elks Lodge No. 2559 held a banquet on May 1 to honor local youth. This awards banquet … more
Surprise police to enforce seat belt laws
The Surprise Police Department is partnering with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and other local law enforcement agencies to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws.  more
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Gilbert is working on creating a board that would advise the town on its public works projects.
Gilbert creating public works board
The town of Gilbert is working toward standing a Public Works Advisory Board.   Staff members presented the idea to Gilbert Town Council at the conclusion of its two-day strategic retreat … more
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Surprise prepared to open city pools for season
High temperatures are starting to hit 100 degrees, which makes it a perfect time for the two Surprise city pools to allow recreational swimming. more
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A black doll was found hanging in a student restroom at Queen Creek High School earlier this week.
2 Queen Creek High students could face charges following Black doll incident
The Queen Creek Police Department is referring charges against two high school students suspected of leaving a Black doll tied with a jump rope in a student restroom. … more
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Surprise offering 3 non-certifying CPR courses
The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is offering free non-certifying classes to the community to learn hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and training on using an automated external defibrillator.  more
Peoria Unified governing board member Rebecca Hill
Hill: Science doesn’t change
The science and math textbooks used in classrooms within the Peoria Unified School District are out of date, so officials are saying it’s time for a change in learning materials. more
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A player in Scottsdale turned a $50,000 win in Monday night’s Powerball draw into a $200,000 win by adding power play to the ticket.
$200K power ball ticket sold in Scottsdale
A player in Scottsdale turned a $50,000 win in Monday night’s Powerball draw into a $200,000 win by adding power play to the ticket. Power play costs $1 more per game but multiplies … more
An ArchWell Health facility. The senior-focused health care company provides primary care to the medically underserved.
Business with sites in Apache Junction, Mesa recognized among the best
ArchWell Health, a national company providing value-based care services to Medicare-eligible seniors, has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2023 best places to work in health care. … more
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West golf courses are used by both residents in Sun City West, as well as open to the public.
Players encouraged to use the best tees
A new type of education is rolling out on the golf courses in Sun City West. more
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DUI operations will be on the roads this weekend.
Scottsdale, Mesa DUI task force ready for weekend
Scottsdale and Mesa police are teaming up for a DUI task force that will work on Memorial Day weekend. The DUI Task Force and Saturation Patrol will be in operation Friday-Monday, May 26-29, … more
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A resident checks into one of Queen Creek’s quarterly recycling drop-off events.
Making recycling easier in Queen Creek
Recycling has become such a part of American life that most people hardly think about what goes into putting together a town’s “reduce, reuse, recycle” efforts. Queen Creek is … more
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File photos from a rally held in the Scottsdale Unified School District where the Governing Board recently discussed making board meetings more efficient and time considerate.
Litchfield Elementary district approves social emotional learning training trip
Litchfield Elementary School District governing board approved a trip for school staff to attend a social emotional learning (SEL) training seminar Tuesday. In recent years, SEL has often been … more
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Glendale will host a special mail ballot election on two General Obligation bond questions on Nov. 7.
This is about how much the Glendale special mail election will cost
The upcoming special mail ballot election in Glendale will likely cost the city around $200,000. more
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Gilbert leaders met to discuss the town's priorities at a strategic retreat May 22-23.
Gilbert leaders focus on priorities at strategic retreat
Gilbert executive staff and Town Council members honed in on town priorities during a two-day “strategic retreat” May 22-23.   more
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John Thrasher, who founded the Arizona Winds Concert Band in Glendale in 1974, passed away on May 1.
Longtime Glendale musician, Arizona Winds founder John Thrasher dies
John Thrasher, the founder of the Arizona Winds Concert Band, a West Valley institution based in Glendale, died on May 1. more
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