Good Day
Maricopa
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pastor Bill Schonemann—76—was found Monday night at his New River home and his death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner, with detectives finishing processing the scene near Circle Mountain and 16th Street. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said investigators are following all leads and that the incident poses no further risk to the community. 12 News
- ➤ Police said a shooting near 99th Avenue and Camelback Road in west Phoenix on Thursday left 61 year old Reginald Anderson dead and led them to arrest his 33 year old daughter in Maricopa on suspicion of first degree murder and aggravated assault—she denied involvement. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Game and Fish Department is holding a life jacket exchange program this May to let boaters trade old jackets for new ones—events include offerings from May 15 to May 24 in various locations such as Rotary Park in Bullhead City and Tempe Town Lake. KTAR
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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.
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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.
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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
All progress depends on the unreasonable person.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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