Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, Maricopa.
SRP announced it will lower summer electricity rates by 3% from May through October (saving customers about $5.50 on average) as higher retail sales and lower fuel prices allowed the board to pass along savings for Valley households.
The utility will monitor fuel costs for any future changes.
AAA reported that Arizona gas prices increased by $1.37 per gallon, bringing the statewide average for regular gasoline to $4.63, with the steepest rates in Phoenix and the lowest in Yuma.
The rise comes amid global oil supply disruptions due to the Iran conflict & higher spring break demand.
Gas prices in Maricopa County reached over $5 per gallon on March 26, with the state's average rising $1.35 from last month, said Patrick De Haan (gasbuddly.com).
He attributed the surge to the summer blend, a refinery closure, and growing demand, while potential Iran talks may ease costs.
TSA lines at Phoenix Sky Harbor have ranged from 6 to 30 minutes, with some Terminal 4 checkpoints closed due to unpaid workers during a shutdown.
Travelers flying today should check updated wait times and plan to arrive early amid busy spring break & Cactus League spring training.
Arizonans who bought a Choice Home Warranty between Jan.
1, 2013 and Jan. 1, 2023 are now eligible to claim restitution from the $11.8 million settlement reached by the Attorney General’s office on March 26 (claims will be paid as funds become available). Applicants must submit an online form to be considered.
ASU football hired former NFL punter Mike Scifres as a specialists coach to boost its punting game — the team ranked second-to-last in 2025.
The Tempe squad expects new transfer Nick McLarty from Ohio State to help improve practices.
Queen Creek's unranked Casteel baseball team stunned nationally ranked St. John Bosco with a three to two win at the National High School Invitational in North Carolina on March 26 & advanced to the semifinals, with their next game scheduled for Friday, March 27.
The Diamondbacks open the season today at Dodger Stadium at 5:30 p.m. with Zac Gallen facing Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto — the team finalized its roster by adding Ildemaro Vargas along with relievers Jonathan Loaisiga and Joe Ross while placing several pitchers on the injured list.
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