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Thieves kidnap guard, release him unharmed
A store security guard was kidnapped after catching three men loading bundles of cardboard onto their truck.
Widening improvements coming to Dysart/Waddell intersection
Improvement work is under way at the intersection of Dysart and Waddell roads. Right now, most of the work involves relocating utilities, preparing for the more intensive roadway improvements coming after the first of the year.
Man shot at party in El Mirage on Halloween
Doctors expect a 39-year-old man to survive serious injuries after being shot at least two times at a Halloween party in El Mirage on Saturday night, police say.
Vandals steal Halloween decorations from El Mirage couple
A northwest Valley couple that loves to decorate their home for the kids during the holiday was robbed of their Halloween decorations Saturday night.
New downtown Phoenix grocery market off and running
The wait is over. The first grocery store to open in downtown Phoenix in nearly 30 years is celebrating with sales, raffles, a silent auction and $45-per-person happy hour 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday with Arizona wines and beer and light appetizers by Valley chefs.
Learn about El Mirage Road widening
Residents can learn more about a project to widen El Mirage Road at an open house from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday at the Dysart Community Center, 14414 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage.
The Business Journal of Phoenix
El Mirage hires Matt Salmon firm to help with F-35 concerns
The city of El Mirage has hired a lobbying firm headed by former Mesa Congressman Matt Salmon to help with efforts related to Luke Air Force Base and the possibility of F-35 training coming to the Glendale base.
1 Dead in Wrong-Way Drunk-Driving Crash
A 32-year-old Phoenix man is under arrest in connection to a fatal drunk driving accident.
1 dead, 3 injured in El Mirage crash
One person died and three others were seriously injured after an early-morning crash in El Mirage early Saturday.
Vacant El Mirage council seat draws interest
Two El Mirage residents have filed papers to fill the vacant council seat left open by former Mayor Fred Waterman, who resigned last month.
How 3 veteran cops revived El Mirage's Police Department
Two years ago, the El Mirage Police Department was struggling for survival. The agency had been deemed so unreliable that, for a time, the city depended on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to patrol its streets.
Luke leads list of topics at forum tonight
Luke Air Force Base will be among the topics discussed today in El Mirage during a Quality of Life and Sustainability Forum.
Mass-transit decisions worry West Valley cities
Maintaining a regional transit system in the face of declining transportation funds is a problem facing many cities.
Back when Land Speed Racing was young, a group of men that had been racing on the dry lakes for several years decided to create a new racing organization which became the Southern California Timing Association, an all volunteer organization of 12 land speed racing clubs around the country.
1955 Ford F-100 Pickup Truck - A "Devine" Effie
For the average person, the name So-Cal Speed Shop may invoke thoughts of Deuce roadsters, traditional hot rod parts, or even early dry lakes racing.
Governor: El Mirage's Luke concerns are overblown
Gov. Jan Brewer said Wednesday that concerns by El Mirage officials about increase noise if Luke Air Force Base becomes a training site for the new F-35 jet are overblown.
El Mirage seeks environmental impact study which includes test-flying F-35
El Mirage officials sent a letter to the Department of Defense and Arizona's congressional delegation urging the department to complete a full environmental impact study that includes test-flying the F-35, the new aircraft at Luke, to assess its true volume.
El Mirage police find explosive device in SUV
El Mirage police say they unexpectedly came upon an explosive device early Tuesday after they stopped a Sun City West man who was believed to have smashed a vehicle window.
Teen court hears cases, hopes to change lives
Months after a 12-year-old boy admitted to shoplifting, a group of his peers questioned him at the Surprise City Court.
Officials: Surprise finance director had part in overpayment
Elected officials say the Surprise finance director who announced his resignation Tuesday should bear some responsibility for the lack of oversight in severance overpayments to 21 former city employees.
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