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Maricopa
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A rare planet parade (featuring Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) will occur on Feb. 28, visible an hour after sunset in the western sky, offering locals a unique night-sky event. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Wildlife World Zoo features a new baby pigmy hippo exhibit today — visitors can come to learn its name at the zoo. 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study released yesterday found that Arizona ranked 34th for educational attainment + 20th for median household income, placing it among six states with low education scores but strong incomes. Analysts say the results reveal that higher earnings do not always follow high education metrics. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Republic is hosting its poll for high school athletes based on games from Feb. 16-21 plus voting closes at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 and winners will be announced on Feb. 28. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ ASU women's basketball is vying for a March Madness berth with a 22-7 record as they will play BYU tomorrow and Texas Tech on March 1 at their Tempe arena. Projections vary among ESPN, CBS Sports, and Her Hoop Stats (listing different seedings) while coach Molly Miller aims for a strong finish. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State men’s swimming and diving team is off to a 9-0 start following a national title win last season and now prepares for the Big 12 championships Feb. 24-28 and upcoming NCAA events. The team is testing different groups during practice to secure spots at the championship meets. The Arizona Republic
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