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Maricopa
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona's first Buc-ee's is set to open June 22 in Goodyear and will offer travelers retail + dining options nearby. 12 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today marks the 50th anniversary of investigative reporter Don Bolles being fatally injured by a car bomb — local retrospectives honor his work exposing corruption. The Arizona Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa residents can expect summer AC costs to rise by about 8.8% + an extra $61 on average due to hotter temperatures and increased electricity use between June and September. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects these higher energy bills in light of sustained price increases. KJZZ
- ➤ Air fares out of Phoenix are trending higher because of increased jet fuel costs + the collapse of a budget carrier, but travelers can still book round-trip tickets under $200 this June to places like Las Vegas, Show Low, and Los Angeles. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona energy expert Paul Hirt says data centers fueling the AI boom can meet growing energy needs with solar and battery storage without pushing residential rates higher. He noted tech companies have shifted to renewables in past decades & are expected to use similar approaches now. The Arizona Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Emilie Kiser returned to social media on Monday, June 1 after taking time off following her son’s drowning a year ago — her break helped her connect with family and honor cherished memories during a difficult month. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Suns forward Jusuf Nurkic claimed that former head coach Mike Budenholzer was an alcohol addict in an interview posted online on May 31. His remarks come after a season of coaching changes and team strategy shifts. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ On June 1, the Rams completed a trade to acquire star Myles Garrett from the Browns by sending Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick; the move leaves the struggling Cardinals with contract challenges and no counteraction expected. The Arizona Republic
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