Good morning, Maricopa.

Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice held a healing vigil on Saturday afternoon in Chandler to honor domestic violence victims—survivors shared their experiences and urged policymakers to improve safety measures.

Thomas Samuel Wallace was sentenced to life in prison for killing and dismembering elderly Kenneth Maynard Peterson in his Phoenix home in the fall of 2022—investigators linked him to the crime using cellphone records, surveillance footage and stolen property including the victim’s truck.

The deadline for filing income-tax returns is April 15 and over 95% of Arizonans have already filed their state returns; those who need more time must apply for a six-month extension and pay any estimated tax by then—tax-preparation services remain available for extra help.

Two in three Arizonans can expect a refund averaging just under $3,200—new IRS rules mean paper checks will no longer be accepted for payments or refunds in September.

A new program in Maricopa has been screening unhoused seniors 55 or older for early signs of memory decline using the MoCA test at Central Arizona Shelter Services.

Dr. Heather Ross and her team offered quick appointments for clients scoring below 24 and plan to expand the service to help more vulnerable seniors.

The Arizona Cardinals worked out free agent quarterback Tyler Huntley on April 11, and he showed postseason experience from his backup role with Miami—his performance is being eyed as a low-cost option to compete with current quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Jacoby Brissett, and Clayton Tune. The team’s move reflects its effort to strengthen the depth at quarterback ahead of upcoming games.

On Saturday night, the Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Brewers 5-4 after Alec Thomas’s one-out triple drove in their first run, and in the ninth inning Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly—capping a five-run comeback.

Mother's Day Paint & Brunch Festival

11 AM – 2 PM — Central Arizona College — Early Bird Tickets $3+ — Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch, paint, and family-friendly activities.