Good Day
Maricopa
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The first residents have begun moving into the St. Vincent de Paul's new transitional housing facility, De Paul Manor. 12 News
- ➤ 12News and Barry Farrah recognized Elliott Weir as Champion of the Week for being an outstanding member of the community. 12 News
- ➤ In Arizona, the affordable housing crisis is exacerbating the risk of eviction for older adults, with nearly 8,000 evictions filed in Maricopa County last month. KJZZ
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Truck driver sentenced to 22.5 years for killing five people while distracted by TikTok, pleading guilty to negligent homicide. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nos Ayuda a Vivir campaign, initialized by Poder Latinx with a $1.7 million fund, targets educating Arizona's Latino communities on the benefits of clean energy and environmental justice to safeguard against extreme heat, ensure job creation, and reduce utility costs. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Central Arizona faces an excessive heat warning with temperatures predicted to hit up to 116 degrees, affecting several counties and urging precautions against heat-related illnesses. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer is running for re-election in 2024 and alleges his primary opponent has a poor record management history. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Arizona, over 250,000 older adults eligible for SNAP and other assistance programs are not enrolled due to factors like stigma and complex application processes. KJZZ
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