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Maricopa
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th 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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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock legends Alice Cooper and Judas Priest will perform together at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Oct. 22 as part of a 22-city tour, and artist presales start today at 10 a.m.—general tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 18. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona serves as a key corridor for migrating hummingbirds seen from late February to early September, with peak activity from April through June. Residents can attract these birds by using feeders filled with a mix of one part white sugar to four parts water—boiled and cooled—and planting red-flowering plants in their yards. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona residents must gather one approved document proving birth, two printed documents showing residential address, and a Social Security number to obtain the Arizona Travel ID that will meet Real ID requirements—this compliant ID is needed to pass airport security starting May 7. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Phoenix mother of four was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in June 2022 and received surgery, chemotherapy and HAI treatment from Dr. Ramanathan at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. After five surgeries and two years of treatment, she is now cancer free (she works as a certified nutrition consultant to help others). 12 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Real estate attorney Christopher A. Combs explained that a will and living trust using internet forms for a Chandler home may be valid without notarized witness signatures, but if these signatures are not notarized the witnesses must later testify in probate court for the will to be self-proving—per A.R.S. 14-2504. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Madison Conner, a high school star from Chandler, was the only Arizona-bred player selected in the WNBA draft on April 14th—she was picked in the third round by the Seattle Storm after a record season at TCU. She is now in the Phoenix area and will join training camp on April 27th. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Joe Black—Jackie Robinson’s roommate and the first black pitcher to win a World Series game—helped build the Diamondbacks’ community affairs department from 1998 until his passing and is honored with a retired name plate at Chase Field. His work with the Baseball Assistance Team supported former players and left a lasting mark on local baseball. 12 News
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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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