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Maricopa
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael Demangone finishes his final year at the University of Arizona College of Medicine today and releases his book 'Stories of the Street,' sharing his work with the Street Medicine team that cares for homeless people in our community. He will start an anesthesiology residency at Mayo Clinic after graduation. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologists in Phoenix report that a strong El Niño is expected to develop soon after La Niña ended last month, potentially bringing cooler temperatures and increased rainfall to Arizona as experts monitor its effects on easing drought conditions — with variations across the region. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Department of Gaming has announced its free Responsible Gaming Training initiative for gamblers, tribal partners and casino employees to learn the basics, positive play and help (taking about three hours). A webinar is scheduled for April 28 at 10 a.m. MST. KTAR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Financial experts urge parents in Maricopa to register early for summer camp as prices climb — planning now may save families hundreds of dollars. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ASU junior Jayden Davis broke a 58-year-old school record by running 400 meters in 44.29 seconds at the Mt. SAC Invitational (Southern California) on April 18. The Mountain Pointe alumnus now holds both ASU and state high school records in the event. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ After wrapping a Blue Jays series Sunday, the Diamondbacks will host the White Sox April 21-23 and then face the Padres at Mexico City's Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on April 25 and 26 — with off days today and Friday. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ On April 19, the Diamondbacks rested Geraldo Perdomo at Chase Field after a slow season start (he hit .220 with a .640 OPS), while rookie Jose Fernandez replaced him at shortstop as manager Torey Lovullo said Perdomo needed rest to regroup ahead of upcoming games. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Phoenix Suns advanced to the playoffs after beating the Warriors in a play-in win on April 17 and starting their Round 1 series on April 19; veteran Draymond Green praised the team’s unity & coach Jordan Ott’s impact in turning setbacks into a strong season. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Cardinals own seven draft picks from rounds one to seven and plan to explore trading the No. 3 overall pick as they seek help at quarterback and other positions. NFL draft action begins April 23, and moves may adjust team strategy. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State baseball will begin a four-game homestand by hosting New Mexico State on Wednesday, Apr. 22 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium at 6:35 p.m. & will face Baylor on April 24 for a three-game series. The Arizona Republic
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