Maricopa Local News – Thursday, April 9th, 2026

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Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Long-time Country Thunder fan Mike Bunger recounted 18 years of cherished festival memories while mowing his campsite on April 8, 2026 + his tradition lent a personal touch to the event. The Arizona Republic

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Rice sold at local stores including Sprouts, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods is recalled due to possible foreign material (no illnesses have been reported). Lundberg Family Farms voluntarily recalled about 4,500 cases after Wegmans pulled the product on April 4. The Arizona Republic

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