Good morning, Maricopa.

Groupon offers up to $31 off Synthetic Blend or Synthetic Oil Changes at Valvoline Instant Oil Change centers in Maricopa, with service including up to five quarts of oil, a filter change and maintenance check (service takes about 15 minutes) available at select locations.

Nav Sapra, who runs an ARCO station on 16th Street, sets gas prices each day based on a wholesale cost that shifts with oil prices, transport costs and local taxes.

Prices rise when refineries have upkeep, when fuel blends change with the seasons and when more people need gas — even stations on the same street can charge different amounts.

BGCAZ runs a club where kids learn entrepreneurship through a lemonade stand — the program teaches basic business skills.

Public school teachers pay for supplies with their own money—while ESA parents use tax dollars to buy luxury items.

The report points to a funding gap that raises concerns over education priorities.

Residents in Maricopa may soon see the rare 'Cougar Shadow' on the Superstition Mountains when the sun casts a mountain lion shape on the western side of the range.

The phenomenon is expected during the week of Sept. 14 with peak viewing around 6 p.m. near Superstition Boulevard and Goldfield Road in Apache Junction — clear skies are essential for spotting it.

The Mexican Foreign Ministry advised Mexicans in the United States to take extra precautions during the patriotic celebrations on September 15 and 16 due to a rise in immigration-related raids—officials recommended avoiding risky gatherings and confrontations.

The Phoenix consulate confirmed that local festivities will be safe and stressed that anyone detained should immediately contact their consulate for legal advice.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a law forcing patients to prove gross negligence during a public health emergency violates the state constitution—this decision reverses a lower court dismissal of a COVID-19 negligence claim against the Mayo Clinic and sends the case back for further proceedings. The case involved a patient hospitalized in April 2020 whose claim was initially dropped under the disputed law.

Attorney General Kris Mayes agrees with plaintiffs suing to block a $1 million transfer to Turf Paradise because it may break the state constitution’s gift clause.

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge will soon decide if the funds must serve a true public purpose — a decision that could stop the racetrack from receiving the money.

Grand Canyon University received approval on July 8 to join the Mountain West Conference for the 2025-26 season — the school then signed a TV deal with Arizona’s Family and expanded its broadcast team while upgrading production technology at Global Credit Union Arena.

It will stream more games, including basketball and tennis, to boost live coverage this upcoming season.

Today the Diamondbacks face the Minnesota Twins at 4:10 p.m. after manager Torey Lovullo said second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched from the lineup on Sept.

12 because he hurt his right foot after fouling a ball and might need more tests this weekend—while starter Brandon Pfaadt, who gave up one run in six innings in his last start, is set to pitch against Twins pitcher Joe Ryan.