Good morning, Maricopa.

The urban farm run by St. Vincent de Paul was honored by Congressman Greg Stanton for promoting sustainable urban agriculture + supporting local food efforts.

Gas prices in Arizona remain high with an average of $4.75 after rising nearly $2 amid supply cuts from a ceasefire on April 7.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has requested an EPA waiver and may waive the 18-cent tax at the pump — a move that could ease costs soon.

Maricopa County health officials confirmed a measles case in a local resident and identified three Queen Creek sites for exposure: Costco on April 3, Walmart on April 4, and Generation Church on April 5 during an Easter egg hunt; people who visited should watch for symptoms and update their vaccine.

Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale introduced summer season passes for 2026, letting families access indoor water parks from May 1 to Aug.

31 on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community; the $450 unlimited and $120 weekday passes provide a budget-friendly way to beat the heat * if planning multiple visits.

A study by moveBuddha named Casa Grande Arizona’s top suburb and ranked it 9th-best in the nation — citing low home prices of $315,131 and a high in-to-out moving ratio, plus its proximity to Chandler and Phoenix as key benefits.

After clinching the seventh playoff seed with a 112 to 107 win over the Mavericks on April 8, the Suns led by Booker’s 37 points + Brooks’s 28 prepare for a play-in game at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mortgage Matchup Centre as they cope with several injury concerns.

ASU coach Kenny Dillingham (who values practice attendance) said he is not worried about Jordyn Tyson’s durability, noting Tyson played every practice (even with stitches) and is set for a private workout on April 17 at ASU as he prepares for the NFL draft.

Goodyear Millennium High School guard Adan Diggs was named National Sophomore of the Year by MaxPreps on April 9.

The 22 point-per-game scorer — ranked No. 1 by Rivals — led his team to a state semifinal game that highlighted his season.

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame on April 9 at Chateau Luxe—she joined six others as the 2025 class.

She is scheduled to join the Mercury’s Ring of Honor on Aug. 16.

Junior linebacker Owen Long, who led FBS in tackles last season, transferred from Colorado State to Arizona State + he was drawn by his established relationship with coach A.J.

Cooper and is expected to fill gaps left by graduated players as Sun Devils gear up for the season.