Good morning, Maricopa.

On March 9th, Catherine King—a 51-year-old Mesa newlywed—pulled over on Loop 202 near 40th Street to help a flipped Dodge Durango and was fatally struck when another driver swerved into her, leaving her family in deep grief.

On March 10th, AHS staff discovered seven abandoned American Pit Bull puppies in a plastic bin—one puppy died while six remain in critical care for hypothermia amid Maricopa County’s growing pet abandonment crisis.

Luke Wuennenberg (20) had been missing since last Saturday afternoon and was found safe days later after knocking on a door in a neighborhood (police say).

During spring break, teachers and education advocates met at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to boost K12 funds through a revised Prop 123 measure that will appear on the November ballot.

They warned that low pay and cuts in special education and pre-K funding are forcing many educators to leave—lawmakers are now debating options to address these issues.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has set a special election to replace Rep. Raúl Grijalva with a primary on July 15 and a general on Sept.

23 in the 7th Congressional District. Several political figures such as the congressman's daughter and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes are expected to run—making the contest a closely watched race.

The Foundry now offers wellness options for local residents to improve their health—officials say more details about the new services will be released soon.

Arizona State hockey secured a 4-3 win over Minnesota Duluth in Game 1 of the NCHC quarterfinals at Mullett Arena on Friday night — with early goals by Ryan Kirwan and Charlie Schoen — and the team is one win away from the semifinals next weekend — scheduled in St. Paul.

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.