Good morning, Maricopa.

Tyler Hitte, 23, allegedly assaulted a police officer on Tuesday near 67th and Peoria by wrapping yellow tape around the officer and striking her with a metal water bottle—he now faces three felony charges for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of resisting arrest, with his next court appearance set for June 25.

Homeowners in Arizona have seen a 70% spike in home insurance premiums since 2019, with rates rising 13% in the past year and the average premium now at $2,623 compared to the national $2,801.

Experts point to rising home values, building costs, and wildfire risks as key factors behind the increase — state regulators have formed a group to address the burden.

Judge Susanna Pineda dismissed a lawsuit against the Arizona Corporation Commission’s policy that lets utility companies seek yearly rate increases approved by a 3-2 vote last December.

The ruling stated the commission is exempt from the usual rate case process—leaving the policy in place.

Senator Jake Hoffman backed several GOP candidates at the Capitol on June 13 as he seeks to reshape state party politics before the 2026 primary—he endorsed Congressman Andy Biggs for governor, state treasurer Kimberly Yee for superintendent, and two state reps running against Corporation Commission incumbents. His moves aim to boost his power in the GOP and may change the way elections are fought in Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller kept playing baseball after his son Kyler was diagnosed with a rare disorder that slows his learning + he now plays a key role in the bullpen with strong stats in recent innings.

Kyler, who needs extra time to learn new skills, watches his dad’s hard work and determination every day.

The Diamondbacks announced that closer Justin Martínez suffered a UCL sprain on June 9 and will undergo Tommy John surgery to keep him off the field for the next 12–13 months.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Martínez is the third pitcher to need this procedure this season — and reliever A.J. Puk will also seek evaluation for elbow soreness.

Kevin Durant, who averaged a team-high 26.6 points for the Suns, is expected to be traded in the coming days as league sources say the Rockets are his ideal destination—this move signals a major change as the Suns shift focus to other key players.

The Diamondbacks and Padres face a three-game series at Chase Field as manager Torey Lovullo relies on reliever Shelby Miller—after Justin Martinez had season-ending surgery and A.J.

Puk may miss more time—to anchor the bullpen while right-hander Ryne Nelson struggled in his prior outing. The team prepares for today's game at 4:15 p.m. with Padres pitching matchups also drawing close attention.