Maricopa Local News – Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Phoenix Raceway in Avondale will host a family-friendly Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring over 30 vehicles including local emergency trucks and race cars (admission is $5 per person) (with a $20 limit per family). The Arizona Republic

CRIME NEWS

➤ Zipps Sports Grill locations remain closed after Monday's raids and HSI has yet to share further details (12News reached out to both parties) regarding the situation. 12 News

CULTURE NEWS

➤ A new guide outlines five popular ticket sites (StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, AXS, and Ticketmaster) to help Maricopa locals compare pricing, fees, and delivery options ahead of 2026 concerts. The Arizona Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ ASU men's basketball lost a close game to UCF on Jan. 27 at Addition Financial Arena after squandering a 12 point lead. The game ended 79-76 and the team is set to host No. 1 Arizona at Desert Financial Arena Saturday. The Arizona Republic
➤ Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks picked up his 15th technical foul during the Jan. 27 game against the Brooklyn Nets at Mortgage Matchup Center, putting him one foul short of a suspension & tying him with Rudy Gobert for most flagrant fouls this season. The Arizona Republic

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