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Thursday, January 1st, 2026

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Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Local shoppers shared money-saving tips (coupon stacking and digital deals) after a year-long study at Valley stores. The series comes as experts expect modest price increases and consumers look to stretch their budgets further.  ABC15

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Imagine Prep Surprise forensic science students tested their skills in a simulated crime-scene investigation last week using blood splatter labs and fingerprint dusting to collect evidence (teacher Elizabeth Becker said the exercise builds teamwork and shows real-world skills in action).  Surprise Independent

HEALTH NEWS

  • Surprise Fire-Medical Department will offer free safety classes teaching life-saving skills including Stop the Bleed and Narcan techniques on Friday, Jan. 2 at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building Auditorium (14250 W. Statler Plaza, Suite 101) with pre-registration required.  Surprise Independent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner

    6 PM — The Wigwam — Seasonal five-course wine pairing dinner — Raise a glass to the perfect pairing in a magical evening of culinary delight.

    Tue, 1/13/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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