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Maricopa
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buc-ee's is set to open its first Arizona location in June in Maricopa, offering fuel, snacks, and clean facilities while drawing visitors to experience its unique retail culture. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The founder of Apache Stronghold said his fight for religious freedom over Oak Flat nears its end after a decade-long battle. A court ruled against challenging a land transfer from the Tonto National Forest to Resolution Copper — drilling is now ramping up as household incomes have jumped 60% since 1970. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort said the team is eyeing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as part of their draft strategy for the upcoming season and left the door open for further moves before training camp. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Phoenix Suns face the Golden State Warriors today at Mortgage Matchup Center in a play-in game for the final Western Conference playoff seed — Dillon Brooks expressed his excitement for a high-stakes matchup with Warriors star Stephen Curry. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Arizona Cardinals are weighing prospects ahead of next week’s NFL draft, with Ohio State’s Arvell Reese eyed as an edge linebacker option and Alabama’s Ty Simpson considered for the quarterback role; the team is exploring a swing trade and additional picks in a seven-round mock draft. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State assistant strength coach Steven Miller (29) died on Wednesday, April 15 after battling epilepsy, and tributes from players acknowledged his significant impact on the team. The Arizona Republic
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