Good morning, Maricopa.

The FBI warns Maricopa residents of a text scam that claims they owe toll fees—even though there are no toll roads here—and advises them to delete the texts, file a complaint, and secure their accounts if any links are clicked.

A survey by Noble Predictive Insights shows 40% of voters say housing affordability is a top concern as rising costs force many to consider leaving.

More than one in four voters have thought of moving out while a typical metro Phoenix family spends 39% of its income on a median priced home — a clear sign of the growing financial strain.

Congressman Raul Grijalva died in Tucson on March 13 at 77 from lung cancer—he had served his community for over 50 years.

Gov. Katie Hobbs must call a special election within 72 hours to fill his 7th District seat.

Lawmakers moved forward with HB 2281, a bill that would create an alert system for missing Indigenous people after the Senate Public Safety Committee passed it and it now awaits a full Senate vote.

The bill was introduced after 14-year-old Emily Pike of the San Carlos Apache Tribe was found murdered—DPS would send alerts only when all investigative leads have run out.

The Phoenix Mercury said Diana Taurasi will join its Ring of Honor next year—its highest honor—and her No. 3 jersey will be retired in 2026.

She ended a 20-season career with three championships and scoring records, making her the sixth honoree.

2025 Central Arizona Food Truck Battle

The event features 30 food trucks competing for Judge's Choice and People's Choice trophies, complemented by the 2025 Biz Expo.

Wild West Music Fest

2 PM – 10 PM — Copper Sky Regional Park — Visit website for ticket info — Experience three days of music, rides, and food in a festive atmosphere.