Good Day
Maricopa
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warned Arizonans planning summer travel about scams using fake customer service numbers & websites for major travel companies, with one couple losing $2,500 in a reported case. 12 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Denise Ibarra reported that the Spirit of Mexico Festival will take place this weekend as the community celebrates Mexican culture—local organizers plan events and activities for attendees. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Native veterans at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center were shocked when the VA removed all 22 Arizona Tribal Nation flags—sparking immediate pushback as officials have yet to explain the decision. 12 News
- ➤ Major General Kerry Muehlenbeck, the first woman to lead the Arizona National Guard, will step down on June 7 to resume her work as a professor at Mesa Community College—she led the Guard through two governors and key state emergencies. Gov. Hobbs praised her service as she prepared to leave her post and pass the role to a successor. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Five survivors from a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu were discharged from a Phoenix hospital and will start therapy as they plan to return to Hawaii in the coming weeks—doctors say recovery may take months. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Grand Canyon Antelopes seeded No. 13 face the No. 4 seeded Maryland Terrapins at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle as both teams vie in the first round of March Madness— the Antelopes earned their spot with a conference tournament win last Saturday while Maryland advanced as an at-large team for the 31st time. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Kevin Durant mocked local radio hosts Dan Bickley—whose comments criticized his bench time—and John Gambadoro on X for their views on his play with the Phoenix Suns. He said the media scrutiny comes with his job and that his performance on the court is what matters. The Arizona Republic
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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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~ Tony Robbins
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