Vehicle fire in Surprise slows traffic as crews work to clear the road

A car fire in Surprise, Arizona slowed traffic as crews worked to extinguish the fire and remove the car from the road on Aug. 15.

Surprise Police searching for murder suspect

Police say Felix Zapata shot three people, killing one of them near 164th Avenue and Jomax Road on Aug. 2.

Surprise Police investigating 'isolated' shooting
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A shooting broke out near 163rd Avenue and Jomax Road Aug. 2. Police say there is no threat to the community and it was an isolated incident.

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.