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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Phoenix man, Justice Patterson, 28, was arrested after he tried to mix bleach with rust cleaner in an oven heated to 400 degrees to cause an explosion in a home with five roommates inside—he told officers voices ordered him to act and he now faces charges for attempted aggravated assault and serious physical injury. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate lawsuit on Tuesday to stop 23andMe from auctioning the genetic data of about 15 million customers—saying the company is selling sensitive information without consent after filing for bankruptcy and that the suit aims to halt further misuse. KTAR
- ➤ Maricopa County detention officers received a new bonus program approved by the Board of Supervisors yesterday—bonuses range from $1,500 for less experienced staff to $10,000 for those with 20 or more years of service, with further payouts scheduled for 2026 through 2028 and a total cost of about $30 million over four years. Officers must remain employed for one year after each payment as part of the plan, which aims to improve retention amid a staffing shortage. KTAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Ott was named the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns on June 10 and he plans to lead the team with hard work and clear ideas. He learned from top coaches like Jacque Vaughn, Mike Budenholzer, and Steve Nash — and he will work to build a winning team. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Phoenix Suns hired Jordan Ott as their new head coach and he began building his coaching staff at a press conference on June 10. The team is exploring trade options for Kevin Durant and will choose players in the NBA Draft on June 25-26 in Brooklyn — pre-draft workouts have already taken place. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Phoenix Suns fans are split on whether to trade Devin Booker or Kevin Durant, with some urging a full team rebuild and others insisting both stars are key for on-court success. The heated discussion, gathered by the Arizona Republic mailbag, comes as the team weighs options ahead of the June 25—26 NBA draft trade deadline. The Arizona Republic
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