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Maricopa
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Arizona Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. 12 News
- ➤ 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 Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Arizona Republic
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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.
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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.
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