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Maricopa
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Maricopa couple said that after their neighbor died, a foul smell from a decomposing body in a backyard grew worse—so they contacted several agencies for help. 12 News
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State officials announced that AHCCCS made changes after investigators reported fraudulent sober living homes targeted vulnerable Native Americans by giving them drugs to enroll in the American Indian Health Program instead of providing proper treatment—new measures include a hotline for reporting fraud and stricter documentation that have saved nearly a billion dollars. 12 News
- ➤ Stephen Dennis, 36, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing his new wife, Aliccia Grant, near a Home Depot in north Phoenix last September—he attacked her after they talked about an annulment. KTAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 27—7 loss to the Broncos, the Arizona Cardinals released a 53-man roster projection with NFL cut day one week away that shows planned changes in key positions. The report details shifts from quarterbacks to specialists as the team aims to boost depth for the regular season. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State junior wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has been named to the AP Preseason All-America first team after he had 75 catches, 1,101 yards, and 10 touchdowns before his injury—he joins receivers from Ohio State and Alabama in this honor. ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt was left off the list while AP selected other players at the quarterback position. The Arizona Republic
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