Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arizona court orders man and his companies to pay $902,508 for using fake delivery slips to harvest personal info for telemarketing. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Exploring the rich histories of Arizona's oldest towns, from mining communities to sites of historic battles and cultures blending over centuries. The Arizona Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A $1 million grant from the Helios Education Foundation will expand and make the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair more accessible, aiming to involve more students, teachers, and communities in STEM education. KTAR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A court ruled that Arizona's Medicaid agency improperly awarded contracts, affecting service continuity for 26,000 older adults and people with disabilities. KJZZ
- ➤ Arizona sues a formerly licensed midwife to stop her from illegally providing care to pregnant women and newborns after she was found operating without a license. KTAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jake McCarthy's outstanding performance, including a walk-off hit against the Rockies, bolsters the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes as he's dubbed the 'hottest hitter in baseball'. The Arizona Republic
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Evening Entertainment at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
Experience an exciting night of entertainment at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino's Events Center in Maricopa, Arizona.
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SYN & WIN: Community Game Day
Experience a fun and easy game event where you can connect with neighbors and win prizes while supporting local nonprofits.
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Level Up Your Fall Workouts with This Must-Have Weighted Vest
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Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Eckhart Tolle
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