Maricopa Local News – Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Gas prices in Maricopa jumped nearly $2, reaching about $4.75 per gallon, after oil shipments were disrupted on Feb. 28 due to international supply issues. AAA data shows the increase is linked to changes in the global oil market. The Arizona Republic

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Yesterday, Arizona marked National Beer Day by highlighting its ranking as the 12th state in beer consumption. Breweries like Wren Südhalle in Ahwatukee — a new communal beer hall — and Greenwood Brewing’s planned downtown Chandler site are boosting the local craft scene. The Arizona Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Former ASU coach Charli Turner Thorne praised current basketball coach Molly Miller for reviving the women's program after a significant turnaround; she made her remarks at the 'House Money' podcast launch on Apr. 2 at Gila River Casino, noting improvements from strong transfer support and effective scheduling. The Arizona Republic
➤ Spencer Rattler, the New Orleans Saints quarterback, returned to Scottsdale on April 7 to train with longtime coach Mike Giovando (who also works with local high school talents) near Banner Sports Medicine facility. The Arizona Republic
➤ Dillon Brooks credited a call with Devin Booker on Tuesday, April 7 for confirming his win-now approach with the Suns, noting Booker’s focus to boost team success. The conversation reinforced Brooks’ decision to energize the squad instead of waiting to rebuild. The Arizona Republic

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