Good morning, Maricopa.

Memorial Day on May 26 will have many stores open while banks, post offices, and some shipping services close or offer modified hours—grocery chains, Walmart, and major retailers like Target and home improvement centers will operate on regular or adjusted schedules.

Customers should check with local stores for exact hours as details may vary.

Maricopa County authorities sentenced Shannon Lee Smith to nearly nine years in prison and ordered her to repay almost $300,000—she fraudulently used another woman's identity to obtain medical care from Banner Desert Medical Center and other providers between September 2022 and March 2024.

In a Maricopa County courtroom on Friday, the mother of 49-year-old Jake Kelly—who died after a brutal beating in 2023—told Judge Tracy Nadzieja that defendant Angel Mullooly made a horrible mistake and did not need a longer term than the eight-year sentence he received.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will perform at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Tuesday, May 27 — the concert will start at 7 p.m. with DJ Mustard opening and gates opening at 5 p.m. — tickets start at $171 as the tour supports Lamar’s chart-topping release GNX.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office warned lakegoers to follow safety rules ahead of Memorial Day weekend after reporting two drowning deaths, over 100 wake zone violations, and several boating arrests for DUI and reckless operation at county lakes.

Officials said children under 12 must wear life jackets and volunteer crews with cooling stations and medical support will be ready—helping families stay safe as heat and water risks rise.

Diamondbacks pitcher Scott McGough, 35, returned to the majors after a tough 2024 season by changing his grip on his slider and splitter with coach Brian Kaplan’s help, and he aided a win over the Dodgers on May 19.

He said he will continue shuttling between Triple-A Reno + the big leagues as he works to improve his game further.