Good morning, Maricopa.

Early this morning a fire broke out at a mobile home near Ellsworth and Broadway roads—officials said it killed a woman and her dog.

Lawmakers are proposing a federal budget cut that could put free school meals at risk by changing the program rule from 25% to 60%, which may affect 366 schools + 148,062 students in Arizona.

Advocates warn families are already facing food insecurity + rising costs for housing, groceries and childcare as the proposal is debated.

APS is using a new AI Smoke Detection Camera to improve wildfire response by quickly identifying smoke with artificial intelligence—helping the utility act faster to protect local residents.

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.