Maricopa Local News – Saturday, January 31st, 2026

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Saturday, January 31st, 2026

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ ADOT has announced several freeway closures and lane restrictions across the Phoenix area starting as early as Jan. 29 to improve road infrastructure. Motorists should allow extra travel time and plan for detours on Loop 101, Loop 202 and Interstate 17 — some restrictions are active today. The Arizona Republic

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Maricopa residents can explore a new gift guide featuring Galentine’s Day ideas for besties set for Friday, Feb. 13. The guide offers choices from beauty products to DIY projects (including must-have lip glosses) to inspire a fun celebration. The Arizona Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Arizona State right tackle Max Iheanachor raised his NFL draft stock at the Senior Bowl today in Mobile, Alabama at 12:30 p.m. once projected for the third round he is now seen as a likely second round pick with first round potential + his strong showing impressed coaches. The Arizona Republic

MARICOPA EVENTS

EVENTS

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MARICOPA REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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MARICOPA JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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MARICOPA ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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