Good Day
Maricopa
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona retailers and restaurants will adjust hours for Easter Sunday, April 20—many fast food spots like McDonald's and Dunkin' will remain open with varying schedules while others such as Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Target, and Costco will close or run on limited hours. Shoppers and diners are advised to check local listings to confirm holiday hours before planning visits. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Hobbs signed two school bills—one limiting cell phone use in classrooms and one banning ultra-processed school lunches—to change current school policies. 12 News
- ➤ The Arizona Corporation Commission is reviewing energy use by data centers to ensure residents always have power — the review is expected to help guide future energy policies. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix mom Shannon Jacobo beat stage 4 colon cancer after receiving HAI therapy— a new treatment delivering high doses of chemotherapy directly to the liver— from Dr. Rajesh Ramanathan following her June 2022 colonoscopy and multiple surgeries. Now cancer-free, she works as a nutrition consultant to help others learn the importance of early cancer checks. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ASU wide receiver Derek Eusebio ended his walk-on status when a 64‐yard touchdown against Arizona earned him a scholarship and he is ready to play a larger role on the team this season—coaches praise his hard work and improvement—after years of effort since his high school days. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Former NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson announced his retirement from the Cardinals on April 14 at the Tempe training facility—he wanted to finish his career at home—and said he will explore a future in sports broadcasting and possibly work with the team while enjoying time with family and friends. He closed a 13-year career with no regrets and plans new steps in the sport he still loves. The Arizona Republic
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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.
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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.
~ James Clear
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