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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi will open a new store in Deer Valley at the intersection of Bell Road (19th Avenue) as part of a new development, but the opening date is still unannounced. The chain is adding eight metro Phoenix stores as part of its expansion. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colombian singer and Grammy winner Karol G will perform at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Aug. 29 for her 'Viajando por el Mundo Tropitour' as part of a tour that began in Chicago this July. Ticket presales start Monday, April 27 (sales vary by market) per Live Nation Concerts. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 21, the Diamondbacks held bullpen sessions at Chase Field as relievers A.J. Puk and Corbin Burnes worked on recovering from elbow surgeries — manager Torey Lovullo said both are expected to exit the injured list in June. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State men's basketball coach Randy Bennett secured senior forward Paulius Murauskas from Saint Mary's via the transfer portal after most players departed, relying on his prior coaching relationship with the Lithuanian who averaged 18.4 points and 7.6 rebounds last season. He added the transfer as the fourth portal acquisition. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Phoenix Suns list Mark Williams (in a walking boot), Grayson Allen, and Jordan Goodwin as questionable ahead of today's Game 2 against OKC at Paycom Center. Coach Jordan Ott said each player's injury is managed carefully as treatment and practice participation are closely monitored. The Arizona Republic
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