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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A charity football game called Battle of the Badges will have law enforcement teams from the east and west sides battle on the gridiron to raise funds for injured officers. 12 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 76-year-old local hiker (veteran Mark Young) was rescued after being lost for three days while camping near Bloody Basin Road in Verde Valley; his son located him on Apr. 20 during a multi-agency search. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Live Nation will offer $30 tickets for dozens of upcoming Arizona concerts during its 2026 Summer of Live campaign, which runs from April 29 — May 5. Tickets become available online starting Wednesday at 10 a.m., with early access for Live Nation All Access members and T-Mobile customers. KTAR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twelve students from Perry High School are enlisting in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force & Army National Guard as they pledge military service. They will begin their service soon. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ASU safety Xavion Alford declared for the NFL Draft after a back injury curtailed his season (he played just two games) and plans to showcase his skills at the ongoing draft in Pittsburgh. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Arizona Cardinals finalized their first-round selection yesterday by picking running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick during the 2026 NFL Draft — final mock drafts highlighted trade rumors and expert insights on his potential impact for the offense. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ A final NFL mock draft forecast out yesterday projects the Cardinals to select Ohio State's Arvell Reese + while teams weigh trade possibilities in a crowded first round. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker criticized referee James Williams after a Game 2 loss to Oklahoma City on April 22 — his remarks stirred strong social media reactions. Game 3 will be played tomorrow in Phoenix at 12:30 p.m. The Arizona Republic
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