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Saturday, April 25th, 2026

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Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A large fire at a northwest Valley recycling plant on 190th Avenue and Deer Valley Road is causing smoke seen across the West Valley, and firefighters expect the incident to take multiple days to fully contain.  Surprise Independent

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Fifty-three school staff were honored as Dysart Heroes at an awards ceremony with dinner + silent auction on April 22 at Happy Trails Performing Arts Center in Surprise. They were chosen by their peers from hundreds of nomination letters highlighting their dedication.  Surprise Independent

FINANCE NEWS

  • Surprise residents can build a financial foundation at a free virtual workshop hosted by the Housing and Community Services Division on Wednesday, April 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. (Registration is available online at surpriseaz.gov/Housing.)  Surprise Independent

SPORTS NEWS

  • ALA-West Foothills boys volleyball played a rematch against Northwest Christian on Thursday, Apr. 23 to jumpstart their push for an Arizona 3A title. Seniors (including Cameron Lauer) said the team aimed to erase last year's 15-8 loss and sweep the season.  Surprise Independent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Mom's and Mimosas in Surprise

    10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with mimosas, local vendors, and fun family activities.

    Sun, 5/10/26

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  • A Derby Soiree

    7-10 p.m. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant — $79 per person — Celebrate the Derby with a wine-pairing dinner inspired by southern flavors and fun.

    Mon, 5/18/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.

~ Warren Buffett

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