Good morning, Maricopa.

Upper Basin states have spent nearly $50 million on new water measurement tools to track Colorado River flows and usage upstream—about $40 million has already been invested, and the data may guide future negotiations that could result in Arizona facing the largest water cuts if talks fail.

Phoenix will name a permanent police chief in April after years under interim leadership— a city manager’s spokesperson said the announcement timing is not yet confirmed.

Arizona joined 23 states when state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday in a Rhode Island court to block plans to cancel over $11 billion in public health grants — the cuts risk canceling 269 contracts and more than $190 million for programs like disease surveillance and rural outreach. Attorney General Kris Mayes argued that the funding, appropriated by Congress, cannot be canceled mid-cycle — officials are seeking a temporary restraining order to keep the grants active.

In 2024, landlords in Maricopa County filed 87,130 eviction cases, which strained court staff and constables as they quickly handled orders to remove tenants even when families were still in their homes—adding pressure from a housing shortage and high rent burdens.

These trends have stretched local resources and raised worry about more people becoming homeless.

A study by postdoctoral researcher Eun Young Choi at USC found that living in Phoenix's high heat makes people’s cells age up to 14 months faster than in cooler areas.

The research warns that long-term heat exposure may raise risks for heart disease and early death—further studies will explore ways to reduce these risks.

The Arizona Cardinals signed former star Calais Campbell on a one-year deal Tuesday to boost the defensive line for the upcoming season.

Campbell, who played for the team from 2008 to 2016 and made four Pro Bowls, returns to add veteran strength as the team works to improve its run defense.

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.