Good morning, Maricopa.

Officials at the Arizona Department of Education said that they accidentally released personal information from a database of 1.2 million school voucher purchases on August 26th (after public records requests) even though most sensitive data was removed (a few cases still included names).

A three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit allowed a lawsuit against the state agency holding nearly $2.8 billion in unclaimed property to move forward after ruling that the notice process failed to protect owners’ rights.

The decision sends the case back to a trial judge to determine if state workers must reach out to owners rather than simply listing names online — a change that could alter how unclaimed funds are handled.

Maricopa residents can enjoy five local water spots including Lake Pleasant, Saguaro Lake, Bartlett Lake, the Salt River, and Tempe Beach Park amid state water conservation efforts that are lowering reservoir levels—visitors may picnic, boat and tube for a refreshing escape.

This guide offers timely options to safely enjoy outdoor water recreation as water supplies become limited.

Keith Abney II said Arizona State’s defensive back group is deep and ready to build on last year’s playoff run as nearly all starters return except for two—adding confidence for a strong 2025 season.

Coaches and key players are focused on making big plays on defense as the team prepares for next season.