Maricopa Local News – Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Arizona scores top spot as North America’s best RV camping destination for 2026 when Verde Ranch RV Resort in Camp Verde earns the top ranking & Leaf Verde RV Resort in Buckeye comes in second. The Campspot Awards announced the ranking, highlighting the state’s many RV parks. The Arizona Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno worked hard in spring training after recovering from past injuries and now aims for a healthy, productive season in 2026; manager Torey Lovullo praised his progress and new support from coach J.R. House — noting the focus on improved performance. The Arizona Republic
➤ The Cardinals are set to pick No. 3 overall in the NFL Draft on April 23 and are weighing options from Spencer Fano, Francis Mauigoa, David Bailey, to Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love as recent mock drafts show the team aims to boost their offensive line and running game. The Arizona Republic
➤ Arizona Republic has named top high school girls basketball performances from Feb. 9-14, and readers are invited to vote for the best player before 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 (voting is available online). Coaches provided input highlighting standout efforts, including Sage Henry’s 31 points and Abby Grier’s career-high 37. The Arizona Republic

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