Good Day
Maricopa
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ William Hines, one of seven defendants in the Preston Lord case, pled guilty and will be sentenced soon. 12 News
- ➤ Katrina Woods, 33, of Maricopa, is accused of fraud for filing a $23,441 disaster relief claim by listing a false Altadena, California address and staying at hotels in Los Angeles and Hawthorne—FEMA stopped her Los Angeles reservation on March 10 and she was arrested in Arizona on April 23. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Gov. Hobbs signed House Bill 2945 to secure emergency funding for the Division of Developmental Disabilities — which serves nearly 60,000 people — and limit paid caregiving hours to 40 for families. The bill passed the House by a 48-11-1 vote and the Senate by a 28-1-1 vote, ending a signing moratorium. 12 News
- ➤ Gov. Hobbs warns that proposed Medicaid cuts could severely impact Arizonans who rely on the program—he stressed that careful review by lawmakers is needed to avoid negative health outcomes. 12 News
- ➤ Maricopa County officials will meet with the governor’s office, state lawmakers and team representatives this week to discuss a bill that would fund improvements at Chase Field and create a unified sports authority for Arizona’s major stadiums. The proposal—modeled on the system used by the Arizona Cardinals—aims to secure a new lease for the Diamondbacks while modernizing the state’s sports infrastructure. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Cardinals star Patrick Peterson said during an April 29 interview on the Up — Adams show that he had no relationship with quarterback Kyler Murray despite their shared past, and he noted his earlier remarks came from frustration. He said he hoped a better connection could develop in the future. The Arizona Republic
-
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.
-
Maricopa Memorial Day 5K
1:30-3 p.m. — Copper Sky Recreation Center — Registration required — Participate in a fun run that supports community health and camaraderie.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Maricopa
Welcome to the Good Day Maricopa, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Maricopa, Arizona community. If you like the Good Day Maricopa, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Maricopa.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Maricopa and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Maricopa
A free Maricopa community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaymaricopa.com/sitemap