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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight Arizona is connecting four ROTC cadets with veterans to honor their service by planning a future trip to Washington. 12 News
ACTIVE NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Gas approved rate hikes that will make bills higher for customers—new charges will appear on bills starting today. 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne said police must help lower chronic absenteeism by citing parents and schools should revoke course credit after nine absences—rates remain above pre-pandemic levels despite improvements since COVID-19. Maricopa school officials are coordinating with law enforcement to address these ongoing attendance challenges. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A diverse coalition of nearly 200 environmental advocates rallied outside the state Capitol on March 27 to urge elected leaders to halt federal moves that speed up mining and force mass firings from park services—actions that organizers say threaten wildlife and cut outdoor recreation contributing over $14 billion to Arizona's economy. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona lawmakers are considering two bills that would invest nearly $20 million to improve firefighters' communication tools and equipment for off-road wildfire response. One bill allocates $6.5 million for secure incident management systems while the other proposes $12.5 million for fire engines and tactical water tenders—both of which still need Gov. Katie Hobbs’ signature to become law—ensuring better preparedness for future wildfires. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Lilia Vu shot an 8-under 64 at Whirlwind Golf Club in the Ford Championship and took a two-shot lead over top-ranked players including Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul—she remains bogey-free at 14-under 130 as she heads into the weekend. 12 News
- ➤ The Diamondbacks have signed pitcher Brandon Pfaadt to a five-year, $45 million extension that will go into effect next year. The contract includes a $21 million team option for 2031, a mutual option for 2032, and buys out one free-agent year—ensuring his role in the rotation. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Valley Suns—Phoenix Suns’ G League team coached by John Little—clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 134-107 win over the Texas Legends last Thursday at Mullett Arena. In their first G League season, Jaden Shackelford, Paul Watson, and two-way player TyTy Washington Jr. combined for 78 points—boosting their 20-14 record—and the playoffs will begin Tuesday. 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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