For years, the Con Becker Top Hand trophy has been awarded to one member of the year's Desert Caballeros (DC) Ride. "This traveling trophy is awarded to a member or 'amigo' who ideally exemplifies a Desert Caballero with his mount, equipment, and actions," said Joe Stevens. "And by his good … Read MoreFather/son combo first to both earn Top Hand honor
Town Council approved a purchase contract in the amount of $85,230.45 for Aerzen USA Corp for the Liquid Stream Nuvoda Project, as well as a contract in the amount of $84,458.51 for J.R. Filanc Construction Company for the Aztec Lift Station Project and authorized the use of Wastewater 1 con… Read MoreTown Council approves two wastewater contracts
Town Staff and Town Council met on Monday, April 15 for a Study Session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 fiscal budget. Totaling $77,104,240, the 2024-2025 budget is up $12,724,579 from the approved 2023-2024 budget. Part of the 2024-2025 proposed budget is a three-year $25,565,288 Capit… Read MoreTown prepares for 2024-25 FY tentative budget
This year’s Beerfest, which takes place Saturday, April 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wickenburg Community Center (160 N. Valentine St.), will feature music from nationally acclaimed and country award-winning band Ricochet. Having played in nine different countries, Ricochet, led by frontman He… Read MoreNational group hits Beerfest stage
Though not able to defend its title as champions, the Wickenburg High School JAG (Jobs for Arizona's Graduates) program still came out as Arizona’s runner up at the Career Development Conference (CDC) earlier this month in Mesa. Read MoreJAG takes runner up at CDC
With more people getting outdoors to take advantage of the state’s warm, spring weather, it’s important to keep in mind that 13 species of rattlesnakes also call Arizona home. Read MoreSpring months are active time for rattlesnakes
Volunteers with the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Adopt a Highway program make a difference throughout the year, but the combination of Arizona Volunteer Week and Earth Day provides e… Read MoreADOT recognizes Arizona Volunteer Week
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's annual fire ban will go i… Read MoreAnnual fire ban to be implemented
Anyone who has ever served as a volunteer for the Yarnell Regional Community Center in any capacity is invited to the YRCC volunteer appreciation event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 19 at … Read MoreYarnell volunteer appreciation event April 19
With more people getting outdoors to take advantage of the state’s warm, spring weather, it’s important to keep in mind that 13 species of rattlesnakes also call Arizona home. Read MoreSpring months are active time for rattlesnakes
Volunteers with the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Adopt a Highway program make a difference throughout the year, but the combination of Arizona Volunteer Week and Earth Day provides e… Read MoreADOT recognizes Arizona Volunteer Week
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's annual fire ban will go i… Read MoreAnnual fire ban to be implemented
WCA’s track and field junior high and high school teams racked up several more personal and school bests at CAA’s Honor Invite last weekend. The teams have one final “Last Chance” meet this co… Read MoreWCA track looks to end regular season strong
The Wickenburg High School varsity baseball team’s four-game winning streak came to a close Monday (April 22) when it ran into Northwest Christian. Undefeated in section play, the Crusaders sh… Read MoreWHS baseball makes playoffs
The Wickenburg High School athletic department is partnering with Truly Well and Rooted Chiropractic and Wellness to offer a free sports physical day. The event will take place Saturday, May 1… Read MoreSchool to offer free physicals
Wickenburg High School’s Rafael “Rafa” Herrera will remain a Wrangler next year, but it will be at a different school. The senior signed a letter of intent last Tuesday (April 16) to play corn… Read MoreHerrera signs to play football with Goodyear
The staff and students at Wickenburg Christian Academy wish to express their gratitude to all who helped make the 40th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction an overwhelming success. This annual event presents a great opportunity to enjoy the company and support of our friends from all over the community – several hundred of our closest friends! Read MoreThanks for a successful spaghetti dinner
Local newspapers are particularly good at making things known that should be known. They lend themselves well to this age-old endeavor because they have an interest in the local community, they can provide a consistent source of direct local news, and the people who work at a local paper are often residents themselves. Local newspapers provide coverage about actionable issues, allowing people to get involved and make a difference if they so choose. They are also a trusted source of local advertising. Read MoreSun provides real, local news
This is an exciting time of year at Vulture Peak Middle School because there are so many activities going on for students, parents and teachers to be involved. We encourage families to participate in our spring activities before we bid our students goodbye for the summer. Read MoreSpring at Vulture Peak
This week, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum (DCWM) is featuring “Cowgirl Up!” artist Megan Wimberley. Wimberley is a contemporary western and wildlife artist based in Tulsa, Okla. and takes inspiration from her everyday life with animals and the natural world. Growing up with a variety o… Read MoreDCWM features Megan Wimberly
Summer time weather is approaching and, with the spring drier air and recent wind activity over the last few weeks, the desert is starting to show its fine fuels drying out and being more receptive to fire. Wickenburg Fire will be initiating the outdoor burn permit restrictions and outdoor r… Read MoreWFD to initiate burn permit restrictions
Wickenburg Christian Academy (WCA) proudly took 11 students to the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) regional speech meet at Verde Christian recently, and several students brought home top marks. Read MoreWCA takes 11 to regional speech meet
Emma Wayas, daughter of Rebecca and Adam Benavidez of Wickenburg, has been named the Elks Student of the Month for April. With a GPA of 3.66, Emma (17) is also a student athlete, representing WHS in basketball over two years, wrestling over two years, and softball over all four years. She al… Read MoreWayas named Elks April SOM
Kehlton Stander and Emmanuel Lerma have been chosen as Students of the Second Trimester for Congress School District. Having shown exceptional leadership, excelled in athletics and academics, and served as excellent role models for Congress students, Kehlton works hard in school and is invol… Read MoreStander and Lerma selected Students of Second Trimester