Surprise homeowners question soaring APS bills after meter replacements
admin Several Surprise residents say their electric bills jumped dramatically after Arizona Public Service replaced electric meters at their homes, with…
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New Surprise report finds proposed ICE facility would use far more water than originally projected
A new City of Surprise analysis suggests a proposed federal immigration detention facility would require significantly more water than initially…
Northwest Surprise continues rapid growth as thousands of new homes take shape
Northwest Surprise is growing faster than any other part of the city, and new residents are continuing to arrive as…
Surprise residents question why Flock cameras remain up more than a month after contract cancellation
More than a month after the City of Surprise terminated its contract with Flock Safety and directed the company to…
Proposed business-tech park in northwest Surprise draws support, concerns over growth
A proposed business-tech park in one of Surprise's fastest-growing areas is moving through the city's approval process.
Surprise City Council approves flexible setbacks for battery storage facilities after unanimous vote
The Surprise City Council unanimously approved new setback rules for battery energy storage systems Tuesday night.
Youngtown residents push back against dense network of license plate cameras
A growing number of Youngtown residents are questioning the town's extensive use of automated license plate reader cameras, arguing the…
WATCH: City of Surprise parks department feeling pinch of rising utility costs
Cities across the Valley are feeling the pinch of rising utility costs and other expenses, and Surprise is no exception.
Wittmann residents push for incorporation effort to preserve rural character
A group of Wittmann residents is seeking to turn the unincorporated community into its own town, arguing that local control…
WATCH: How cities like Surprise are training future water systems workers
West-MEC's water systems program has been around for three years, growing from 12 students to 50. It is the only…