Maricopa Local News – Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ A new ALDI store will open near North John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Road in Southbridge Marketplace (permit approved on Sept. 12) with its opening date still to be announced. It will be the chain’s first location in Maricopa. The Arizona Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ ASU football players entered the transfer portal on Jan. 2 (it will remain open for two weeks), including OL Josh Atkins, RB Raleek Brown, TE Jayden Fortier, QB Sam Leavitt, CB Javan Robinson, LB Tate Romney, and WR Zechariah Sample. These moves may impact team dynamics for the season. The Arizona Republic
➤ ASU football is looking for a new quarterback as Sam Leavitt entered the transfer portal, and coach Kenny Dillingham will watch potential transfer Cutter Boley visit Tempe this weekend — a cost-saving alternative as the team fills several roster holes. The Arizona Republic

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