Good Day
Maricopa
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th 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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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Ace Hardware stores will give away one million free American flags on Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — the event honors Memorial Day weekend and comes with Ace Rewards offers like free assembly on grills and push lawn mowers priced $399 or more. The Arizona Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ USDA suspended cattle, bison and horse imports from Mexico after reports showed the parasitic New World screwworm is spreading in livestock near the border — a decision that is expected to drive up feeder cattle prices in Arizona. Authorities on both sides are ramping up sterile fly releases and inspections to contain the outbreak over the next two weeks. The Arizona Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day weekend gives locals a chance to skip the airport and enjoy easy road trips that include visits to Jerome, Sedona, Bisbee, Flagstaff and Prescott—each offering a mix of history, art and nature. The guide shows how these towns will provide fun outdoor adventures and unique experiences all across Arizona. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brian Gregory was named general manager of the Phoenix Suns to carry out owner Mat Ishbia's vision—he brings 30 years of basketball experience and will soon focus on hiring a head coach to build a tough, unselfish team culture. The Arizona Republic
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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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Level Up Your Fall Workouts with This Must-Have Weighted Vest
If you’re looking to make your fall workouts more effective, we’ve found your new go-to: a best-selling weighted vest that’s perfect for everything from outdoor runs to strength training sessions. With weight options ranging from six to 30 pounds, you can pick the level that fits your goals.
Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
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
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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