Good Day
Maricopa
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Billie Eilish will perform in Phoenix on Nov. 18—19 at Mortgage Matchup Center with Lucy Dacus opening, supporting her album Hit Me Hard and Soft. The tour follows recent stops in Florida and other cities as it wraps up the final U.S. leg. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Jeremy Calles threatened a defamation suit against Rep. Matt Gress on Oct.1, claiming the representative's comments harmed his consulting business and cost $150,000 in revenue—this dispute follows a $25 million loan to Isaac Elementary and a joint audit committee hearing that led to a special audit scheduled for completion by 2027. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Battle of the Branches 5K raised funds to help prevent veteran suicides—military members from every branch took part—showing support for veterans' mental health. 12 News
- ➤ Recent rains in Maricopa have left puddles that allow mosquitoes to breed, and residents are urged to clear standing water to lower the risk of bites and disease — experts note that West Nile virus is a real concern. Local officials recommend using mosquito dunks and homemade traps with sugar and yeast — methods that help control the swarm. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt traveled with the Sun Devils to Utah in a walking boot—indicating a foot or ankle injury—and he did not play as coach Kenny Dillingham announced on Oct. 9 that Jeff Sims started in the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Oct. 11. The Arizona Republic
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
~ Tony Robbins
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