Maricopa Local News – Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Maricopa County Fair will run April 3-5 and April 9-12 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds near Phoenix, featuring family-friendly activities like Easter egg hunts, monster truck shows, and sea lion performances; adult admission is $10 with ride wristbands offered in pre-sale. KTAR

HEALTH NEWS

➤ A study shows that high temperatures and air pollution can raise suicide risk by nearly 50% on hot days. Health experts say more research is needed to understand this link and improve prevention efforts locally. KJZZ

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Experts advise locals to set thermostats to 78°F as triple-digit heat approaches and to keep the setting steady while home & clean filters regularly for energy savings. Valley Services highlights that a small adjustment can help keep bills low and homes comfortable during peak summer heat. The Arizona Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On Monday, March 30, coach LaFleur explained at NFL league meetings in Phoenix that releasing Kyler Murray allowed the team to avoid a $19.5M guarantee while leaving the door open to add a quarterback in the draft. The Arizona Republic

MARICOPA EVENTS

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