Thermal runaway likely caused explosion at APS battery facility in Surprise

A report commissioned by APS concludes that the April 2019 explosion “was actually an extensive cascading thermal runaway event, initiated by an internal cell failure ... caused by an internal cell defect.”

MCSO: Remains of ASU professor found at landfill; suspects arrested

Officials with MCSO say two people have been extradited back to Arizona in connection with the death of ASU professor Junseok Chae, whose remains were found earlier in July.

Arizona court backs eviction ban for people hurt in pandemic

An Arizona real estate company sued Ducey for his eviction ban after trying to evict a family from a rental home in Surprise.

Police: 2 suspects arrested in El Mirage double homicide

Police said Davis, of El Mirage, is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, armed robbery, and car theft. Wilcox, a Surprise resident, is facing car theft and credit card theft charges.

Surprise Police investigating deadly crash involving ATV

Authorities responded to a deadly crash involving an ATV in Surprise Sunday night. The passengers were not injured.

Search for evidence underway at Surprise landfill in death of ASU professor

An investigation into the murder of a man who reportedly worked at Arizona State University has led Maricopa County Sheriff's Office investigators to a landfill in the Valley.

Valley high school districts release plans for graduation ceremonies

While schools across Arizona are closed through the end of the academic school year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Valley high school districts are making plans to honor this year's graduating seniors with graduation ceremonies.

Peoria Police Officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

An officer with the Peoria Police Department was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, the department said Wednesday.

Rain affecting Cactus League Spring Training games

The rain continues to fall in the Valley meaning more Spring Training games for the day are being affected. 

New coffee shop employs people with disabilities
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Spencer's Place in Surprise is now open. This inclusive coffeehouse employs workers with disabilities.

MCSO: Missing woman found after SUV goes into Surprise pond

An elderly woman who was reported missing has been found after the sheriff's office says her vehicle crashed into a pond in Surprise.

DPS trooper injured in serious crash at Surprise intersection

An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper was injured in a multi-vehicle crash at a Surprise intersection.