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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Laura Owens was indicted on seven felony counts for fraud after she falsely accused former The Bachelor contestant Clayton Echard of impregnating her—court documents show she altered an ultrasound image and provided false testimony.  The Arizona Republic
  • The DEA broke up a fentanyl network linked to Phoenix by arresting 16 people and seizing over 400 kilograms of drugs in raids across five states (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Oregon) and set a record seizure (most of the drugs were taken in New Mexico).  12 News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has asked APS to investigate the death of a woman after heat was named as a contributing factor—she said the power shut off may have increased the risk.  12 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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