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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Harpreet Singh, 33, pleaded guilty to stealing roughly $250,000 in art from American Fine Art Gallery in Scottsdale — he was caught mid-heist in January 2024 — and was sentenced to five years in prison with time served credit and three-and-a-half years of probation. KJZZ
- ➤ A Turquoise Alert was issued today for 6-year-old Violet Coultas who was last seen on July 12 at Sky Harbor Airport with her mother Sarah Coultas who does not have custody—officials urge anyone who sees her to call 911. 12 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ASU professor Rudy Guevarra Jr. has co-edited a new book that shows how mixing cultures is changing American food. In the interview he explained how his childhood in multicultural San Diego influenced his love for dishes like tacos and adobo, and the book gathers essays and recipes that highlight these evolving traditions. KJZZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State wildlife officials warn locals to leave wild desert tortoises in their natural habitat as disturbing or removing them is illegal and can harm the animals—these reptiles live long lives and rely on the desert for shelter. Residents are urged to admire tortoises from a safe distance and follow guidelines to protect their survival. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Phoenix Suns signed guard Jordan Goodwin after he was waived by the Lakers—adding point guard Jared Butler soon after—to fill key backcourt spots for the upcoming 2025–26 season. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Defensive lineman Walter Nolen—the Cardinals 16th overall pick—suffered a calf injury before training camp and will miss the start of practice—head coach Jonathan Gannon said he is rehabbing and may return when ready. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State is set to choose a replacement for running back Cam Skattebo—now with the New York Giants—as top candidates Kyson Brown, Kanye Udoh, and Raleek Brown are evaluated during upcoming fall camp. The decision will address a key roster need while each contender brings unique strengths, with health concerns and experience being major factors. The Arizona Republic
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