Good Day
Maricopa
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tempe’s Gin Blossoms recalled how the tragic loss of founding songwriter Doug Hopkins and record label pressure drove them to create the hit 'Follow You Down,' marking a turning point in their career. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During the week of May 4, Maricopa County health inspectors cited five metro restaurants for 22 violations—including expired butter and improperly stored barbacoa—amid inspections of 1,310 food-serving facilities, with nearly 380 earning an A rating. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The US surgeon general recently warned that too much screen time may harm kids’ mental health + sleep, attention span and physical development. Local families in Maricopa are encouraged to monitor screen use to support balanced routines. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix's 104-year-old veteran Charlie Johnson competed at the Vegas Shoot in March, defending his title as the oldest archer + he practices at Papago Archery Range weekly and plans to improve his skills in 2027. 12 News
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