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Surprise Library Director Kelsey Lamphier was awarded the 2026 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award by the Center for the Future of Arizona for expanding lifelong learning (emphasizing stronger civic engagement) in the community.

Two local high school students raised $190,000 from prominent investors (including Larry Fitzgerald and Trevor Short) to launch presales for their Atlys water bottle on June 30.

The insulated bottle keeps drinks cold all day with one-handed operation.

Valley-based expert Sarah Grado from notMYkid warns that teenage boys are increasingly targeted online by predators posing as peers — she urges local parents to discuss social media safety with their children to keep them protected.

Surprise Public Library is hosting 'Reflecting America: A Semiquincentennial Living History' on Thursday, Nov.

19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Surprise Regional Library - local storytellers share personal and family stories to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

More than 200 teachers at Dysart Unified School District are preparing for the new school year starting Thursday, Aug.

6. They are finalizing supply orders and training to welcome students at various orientations and open houses (all ahead of the busy first day).

APS customers set an all-time energy use record last Friday when usage peaked at 9,053 MW amid extreme heat.

The utility said its grid remained reliable, keeping homes and businesses cool while offering tips (like pre-cooling) to cut energy bills.

Michael Massey's two-run homer in the eighth led the Royals to a 5-4 win over the Tigers at Surprise Stadium on Sunday — marking their second straight victory during spring training.