Good morning, Maricopa.

Arizona families eligible for SUN Bucks — a program that provides $120 for food during summer — may face challenges if they do not update their details, as last summer $17 million went unused due to administrative hurdles and nonprofits are gathering feedback to improve access next summer.

Country star Jason Aldean will headline the WM Phoenix Open concert series at Coors Light Birds Nest on Thursday, Feb.

11 with special guest Josh Ross. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 (doors open at 3 p.m.).

AAA data from Tuesday show diesel prices of $6.26 per gallon and Arizona’s regular gas price at $4.57 + local experts warn that these high costs may push up prices for everyday goods affecting Maricopa consumers.

A new study from an ASU professor shows that one out of every five childcare centers in Arizona is owned by private equity, with most located in Maricopa and near Tucson.

The research finds these centers often earn high accreditation while experiencing higher teacher turnover.

A new Climate Central report found climate change boosted temperatures this summer across Arizona, with regions such as Phoenix recording 56 unusually warm days + averages 2.7 degrees above normal.

Scientists said carbon pollution played a major role in making the summer extremely hot.

Local residents and environmental experts say proposed mining projects and new pipelines near the San Pedro River may harm water supplies and wildlife habitats (including Faraday Copper’s plan involving 18 wells).

Community meetings in Mammoth have sparked calls for more study before the projects move ahead.

The Arizona Humane Society has reopened its trauma hospital at the Sunnyslope location to better treat pets amid rising hoarding cases, Dr. Steven Hansen said + the upgraded facility is set to serve roughly 28,000 animals this year.

After a 48-20 loss to Texas A&M on Sept.

12 in College Station, the Sun Devils flew to London where they will play Kansas at Wembley Stadium on Saturday at 9 a.m. MST. Coach Kenny Dillingham stayed in their hotel to focus on game planning while allowing players local exploration.