Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joe Ducey from Joe Knows Better explains common warning signs of tax scams to help local residents protect personal and financial information during tax season. He advises caution with unsolicited calls and letters that request sensitive details. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Phoenix Suns played the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Xfinity Mobile Arena with Jalen Green returning after missing 33 games for a hamstring injury and coach Jordan Ott managing Mark Williams' knee concerns (the team extended its two-game win streak). The Arizona Republic
- ➤ ESPN's early Top 25 list for the upcoming season ranks Arizona State football at No. 23 as coach Kenny Dillingham rebuilds the team with key transfers (the Sun Devils will open their season against Morgan State on Sept. 5). The Arizona Republic
- ➤ After interviewing 14 candidates, the Cardinals now focus on five frontrunners — four leading playoff-bound teams with second interviews scheduled after Jan. 26 and Joe Brady, whose process began after his Jan. 20 interview. The Arizona Republic
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