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Surprise
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating a body discovered Thursday morning in a Surprise landfill near 195th Avenue and Deer Valley Road — officers are working to identify the decedent and determine the cause of death. ABC15
- ➤ Police in Surprise are investigating human remains found by a landfill employee at the regional landfill on April 17. Surprise Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Youth actors in Surprise are adapting The Neverending Story at Actors PLAYground theater from April 24 to April 27—showing evenings at 7 p.m. and two matinees at 2 p.m. while tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The city of Surprise and ARIZONA+WORK Maricopa County will host the inaugural West Valley Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Fair on April 30 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Surprise Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave, where job seekers and employers can explore training programs. Surprise Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor led a forum on the City Center master plan during the Mayor's Business Roundtable held on April 1 at Arts HQ. The Economic Development Department hosted the meeting which brought together city representatives, stakeholders and business leaders to review progress and plan next steps for mixed-use development and sustainable infrastructure. Surprise Independent
- ➤ The city of Surprise approved an agreement with the Flood Control District — a step to take over the McMicken Dam and plan a nature park on 3,500 acres. The dam was built over 70 years ago to protect Surprise, El Mirage and nearby county land — the project will turn this historic flood control site into a space for outdoor enjoyment. Surprise Independent
- ➤ City council members approved buying 40 acres (next to a previous purchase of 30 acres) in northwest Surprise for a new public safety facility, a move that will help improve local services. Surprise Independent
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Foodie Fest West
4-10 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Various prices — Indulge in mouthwatering dishes from local vendors and food trucks at this ultimate foodie event.
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R&B Tribute Band Performance
3-6 p.m. — Coyote Lakes Golf Club — $20.00 for two — Celebrate your anniversary with soulful pop tunes from the 70s and 80s.
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Neil McCoy Concert
5-9 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — Tickets from $51 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Neil McCoy in Surprise, AZ.
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