Good Day
Maricopa
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day sales are underway at major retailers as Lowe's (through May 26), Sam's Club (through June 3), Home Depot (through May 27), Samsung, and AJ Madison offer up to 50% off on home appliances; shoppers in Maricopa can save on refrigerators, washers, and more. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Buc-ee's is set to open its first Arizona location in Goodyear on Monday, June 22, offering more than 200 full-time jobs along with a 74,000 sqft store featuring 120 fueling stations, Texas-style barbecue and branded merchandise available 24 hours a day. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hall of Flame Museum now features a new exhibit on home sprinklers that shows how these systems help guard homes from fire. Visitors can explore the display and learn more about fire safety at the museum. 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New U.S. Census data showed many Arizona cities grew since 2020, with Maricopa adding 20,222 residents by 2025. The report noted strong gains in Surprise, Goodyear, and Queen Creek as the housing boom spurred migration. The Arizona Republic
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Financial experts say Maricopa households often overlook hundreds of dollars in monthly expenses (unused subscriptions, duplicated services, and inflated bills) so they advise a thorough budget review to reclaim lost funds. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ APS is proposing to raise rates for residential, solar, and data center customers to cover higher equipment and infrastructure costs + community members testified at a downtown Phoenix hearing urging regulators to reject the increase. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In an episode of Valley 101 released yesterday at 5:01 a.m. MT, Dr. John Galgiani explained that Arizona accounts for two thirds of the West’s 500,000 annual Valley Fever cases and many residents may have had the illness unknowingly. The podcast aims to boost awareness. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Umbro and Carter’s have introduced a World Cup jersey collection for kids available now at Carter’s, featuring jerseys and matching shorts or skorts for babies to size 14 with eight national teams represented—parents in Maricopa are urged to act quickly as stocks run low. The Arizona Republic
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New Resident Welcome Meeting
4:30 p.m. — Glennwilde Groves Pool — Free entry — Learn about Maricopa's local history, tips, and exclusive discounts for new residents.
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