Monday, May 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th 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
- ➤ A video shows a suspect at Lix Uptown holding a gun—he pointed it at employees and demanded cash from the register. 12 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dionne Warwick, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, said she once did not want to record 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose' even though it later became a Grammy-winning hit—she became known as the Queen of Twitter for urging civility online and will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 30 at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino on the Gila River Indian Community. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Manager Torey Lovullo said Eduardo Rodriguez, who is on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation, threw three innings and 55 pitches in a simulated game on May 24—he is expected to reclaim his rotation spot when he returns. Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt will take the mound as the team tries to avoid a sweep in St. Louis. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Diamondbacks ended their road trip on May 25 in St. Louis and are beginning their home series today against the Pirates and Nationals at Chase Field. The games will offer a Memorial Day red poppy cap giveaway, postgame fireworks on May 30, and a City Connect bobblehead giveaway on May 31 — with pitcher Brandon Pfaadt aiming for his eighth win. The Arizona Republic
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