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Maricopa
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th 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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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chair King Backyard Store is offering up to 60% off outdoor furniture for Labor Day as customers shop for seating and dining sets, including a three-piece sofa group and a seven-piece dining set — the sale will begin on Monday, September 1 to help prepare outdoor spaces for fall. The Arizona Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Kris Mayes said a Maricopa County judge took millions in assets from a couple accused of tricking homeowners by promising to save them from foreclosure but secretly making them sign over their homes to fake companies—she warned that many similar scams are still active and urged homeowners to use trusted real estate agents. KJZZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne is asking the state Supreme Court for the power to enforce Proposition 203 which requires four hours daily of English-only instruction for language learners—he also seeks permission to sue Gov. Katie Hobbs and AG Kris Mayes for supporting dual language programs. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Thornell, Arizona’s director of corrections, is set to testify before lawmakers today after touting new safety measures following three inmate deaths in April in Tucson. His department gave guards body cameras in May — and will launch a violence reduction workgroup this month to reduce contraband and improve safety. KJZZ
- ➤ The Arizona Corporation Commission plans to roll back a rule that required utilities to get 15% of their power from clean sources for nearly 20 years—Attorney General Kris Mayes warned the move could push utilities to use more natural gas and raise costs for customers. The commission defends its decision by saying the free market will guide energy choices as demand grows. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Phoenix Mercury hold a 22-14 record and remain in playoff position with eight games left as the season nears its end—forward Alyssa Thomas, averaging 16.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 9.2 assists while recording six triple-doubles, needs 53 more assists to tie the single-season record. The Arizona Republic
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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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