Good Day
Maricopa
Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Chandler police said that after 3-year-old Trigg Kiser drowned in a family pool on May 12 and died on May 18, the investigation remains active due to a three-to-five minute lapse in supervision—while the family’s lawsuit seeks to seal some records—as public attention continues. The Arizona Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man accused of killing his ex-wife appeared in court today after she was shot at a popular shopping center. 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Libraries and bookstores across Arizona are hosting summer reading programs that offer fun prizes and help keep reading skills strong. Maricopa County Reads — 'Color Our World' — is running at 66 library branches and other programs like Pizza Hut BOOK IT! are giving local readers more ways to earn rewards this summer. 12 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors of Hickman raised concerns that the mass burial of millions of birds after a bird flu outbreak could contaminate local water—officials have been asked to provide assurances that safety measures are in place. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ When heavy monsoon storms hit, ADOT's pump stations worked overtime to clear flood water from roads in the valley—officials said the measure will continue to keep traffic moving. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County health officials said last week a person with measles traveled through Sky Harbor Airport amid a national tally of 1,197 confirmed cases. 12 News
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