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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twins Armando and Ramón Soto, cancer survivors and local business owners, celebrated National Siblings Day with a personal ritual at their Arizona home. They plan to turn past challenges into future growth by expanding their event décor business and cherishing family bonds — a testament to resilience. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Maricopa County Sheriff's Office aviation crew (Tim Brennan, Ryan Castro and Richard Dickner) rescued three locals from a nearly submerged vehicle during dangerous flooding in Wickenburg last November and received the Town of Wickenburg's Medal of Valor at a ceremony on April 6. 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Consumer Reports study found that some Arizona grocery stores such as Costco, Aldi & WinCo offer lower prices than Walmart; Costco’s basket is 21.4% cheaper while Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods cost more. The report released Friday, Apr. 10 helps local shoppers compare prices. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge on Friday barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling law against prediction market operator Kalshi, pausing a criminal wagering case set for a Monday arraignment — state officials will now consider their next steps. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County officials confirmed that an older man died of heat-related causes, marking the first reported heat death of 2026. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Suns guard Grayson Allen exited Friday’s game against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena with a left hamstring injury (he played only 51 games this season) and will miss the rest of the contest. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Action Network’s report shows that a family outing to see the Diamondbacks costs $212.18 at Chase Field, making it the fourth-cheapest MLB experience. The cost includes tickets (roughly $169), snacks and parking and gives local fans an affordable way to enjoy a baseball game. The Arizona Republic
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