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Addressing safety in medians: Phoenix, Surprise have …

12/13/2017
By Rusty Bradshaw Independent Newsmedia A man is patrolling the raised median on the south side of the intersection of Grand and 107th avenues in Sun City. With traffic flowing …

Police facility goes live: 17K square-foot expansion …

11/14/2017
By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia Peoria’s northern region just upped its safety quotient. The city last week held the grand opening of its newest police facility — a …

Storms at Lake Pleasant provide cautionary tale

7/24/2017
A photo still from MCSO body camera footage. By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia First responders rescued about 15 people from rough waters, and a slew of damage was left in the wake of …

Dysart works on more specific safety messages

6/5/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia As part of a safety plan update for the Dysart Unified School District, messages would directly contact parents and guardians at the school affected by …

Council consensus sets Surprise bond decision for June …

5/19/2017
An artist's rendering of the proposed public works operations facility included in the failed 2016 $63 million Surprise bond proposal. This project returns in the potential 2017 bond. This $11.8 …

Surprise council will debate another bond proposal …

5/14/2017
By Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia The Surprise City Council is considering a general obligation bond election for the third straight year. During Tuesday’s work session, the council …

Safe Summer Driving Tips for Teens and Young Adults

5/14/2017
(StatePoint) Warm weather means more young drivers on the road as they head to summer jobs, parties and embark on road trips. Often, young drivers feel invincible, but they shouldn’t take their …

DVUSD schools aim for more security measures

5/6/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Higher front counters, bullet-resistant materials at windows and desk areas and dedicated monitors are some of the security measures planned this summer …

Peoria police provide motorcycle safety tips

4/6/2017
Photo courtesy Peoria Police Peoria Police Dept., Special to the Independent Multiple motorcycle events are going on this week and weekend in the Valley, including the Phoenix Bike Fest in …

Surprise capital projects list will require multiple …

3/23/2017
An artist's rendering of the proposed $7 million Fire Station 308 in southeast Surprise at Cactus Road and 136th Avenue. The fire station has $1.4 million in dedicated impact fees to cut the city's …

Work moves forward on new Sun City Fire station

3/2/2017
Courtesy Sun City Fire Work continues on a new fire station for the Sun City Fire District. From left, Jeanne Blackman, Youngtown town manager; Gregory Arrington, Youngtown community …