Surprise bus driver didn't notice alleged sexual contact
Officials found surveillance of student, 14, who appeared to be sexually assaulting 7-year-old.

El Mirage mayor's secret taping irks West Valley colleagues
Fred Waterman offered no explanation, apology during meeting to discuss city's financial plight.

Surprise puts $185M bond to public vote
More than 60 projects are in $185M package. Most of them - 85% - are related to transportation.

Petition asks Surprise to lower impact fees
Activist James Collis says city officials dragging their feet in addressing residents' concerns.

Senior singers show off 'Idol' skills in Surprise
More than 400 people crowded into the Willow Canyon High School auditorium Wednesday to see what kind of entertainment the 50-and-over crowd can deliver at this year's Surprise Senior Idol.

Man admits to holding 30 illegal immigrants hostage in El Mirage
Jaime Zamora-Martinez pleaded guilty to carrying a gun while he and six others held 30 hostages.

Dysart Unified School District board give superintendent 2-year renewal
Dysart's governing board has renewed Superintendent Gail Pletnick's contract for two more years.

Surprise City Hall goes wireless
Unlike the former Surprise City Hall campus, the recently opened one is wired.

West Valley mayors discuss El Mirage's economic woes
West Valley mayors said El Mirage must provide specifics about what kind of help it needs.

Glendale focus of DUI task force
Officers from Glendale, Peoria, El Mirage and Tolleson, DPS will hit the streets Friday.

Enjoy Fourth, but keep your pets safe
Here are some tips for people to give pets a safe Independence Day.

Pair of camps focus on world music, Native arts
Two weeklong summer camps are offering West Valley kids a chance to explore the diverse music and art of cultures around the world.

Sun City Festival's Golf Cart Parade tees off Friday
Sun City Festival will host its second annual Independence Day Golf Cart Parade, which will feature more than 20 carts decorated for the patriotic day accompanied by a Buckeye Police Department car and a Buckeye Fire Department truck.

Power outage in Surprise caused by car accident
Police believe woman backing out of garage stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.

Empty Surprise house set on fire
Officials: Arsonist dragged bushes and other vegetation into an empty house and set it on fire.

Tasti D-Lite slated to debut in Phoenix
New York City transplants will soon be able to get their Tasti D-Lite fixes right here in metro Phoenix.

Disney Store to reopen at Glendale's Arrowhead Towne
After closing in early 2008, the West Valley's only Disney Store will return this fall.

Special Surprise City Council meeting
A potential general-obligation bond election will be discussed at a special City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the new Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.

West Valley businesses on Twitter
Businesses occasionally offer special promotions via Twitter, an online social network.

Trash tarnishes riparian refuge in Southwest Valley
No consensus on who is in charge of maintaining the 200-acre Base and Meridian Wildlife Area.