Good morning, Maricopa.

The Arizona Humane Society is asking local residents to become foster volunteers during kitten season to help free up shelter space.

A recent rescue of a seven month old tabby from a storm drain led to adoption, and with nearly 2800 kittens cared for last year the need for fostering is expected to rise—making this a critical call for help.

A federal jury convicted an Arizona man from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon for fatally shooting a tenant on Aug.

29 after wrapping the victim in bed sheets and dumping his body in a remote area—his brother and sister had been jailed as accessories—and he will be sentenced on May 27.

A judge ruled that Lori Vallow Daybell will face two separate trials in Arizona—one for murder conspiracy in the July 2019 death of her fourth husband starting March 31 and one for attempted murder in a Gilbert shooting from October 2019 set for May 30—while ordering that the names of her two youngest children be included in juror questions to limit bias.

Environmental advocates report that unauthorized cattle grazing has damaged the habitat for the endangered Gila chub and western yellow-billed cuckoo at Agua Fria National Monument 60 miles north of Phoenix—lawsuits have been filed against federal agencies to remove the cattle.

The Arizona House of Representatives passed House Bill 2442 on Tuesday in a close 31—27 vote, and the bill sets new rules for HOA boards to share budgets 48 hours before meetings and hold a special session to answer homeowner questions; the legislation now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

Maricopa County, Tempe Community Action Agency — along with the City of Tempe and other partners — broke ground on the new East Valley Housing, Health and Human Services Center in Tempe.

The center will offer support and services to local residents.

Voters in metro Phoenix can help decide the best burrito among eight local contenders in the ongoing Phoenix Burrito Bracket 2025 contest—voting is open online until March 23 at midnight.

Arizona State hockey will meet Denver on Friday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul—a win will move the team closer to an automatic NCAA Tournament bid as they build on an overtime victory against Minnesota Duluth.

Coach Greg Powers stresses that every shift matters as the team focuses on playing with urgency and sticking to their process.

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.