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Maricopa
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pedal Haus Brewery will host its Howl-o-Ween event featuring themed drinks and local entertainment—details on timing and special activities will be released soon. 12 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new study by the Arizona Game and Fish Department found that desert areas with wild burros have 63% fewer young saguaros and reduced native plant growth near Lake Havasu and Lake Pleasant. Officials warn that without better herd management, the fragile Sonoran Desert ecosystem—home to many wildlife species—will continue to suffer damage. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona Game and Fish warned residents that leaving carved or uncarved pumpkins and other edible Halloween decorations outside can attract wild animals like javelinas, coyotes, and bears—violating local wildlife feeding laws—and advised that decorations be kept indoors or placed high off the ground. KJZZ
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A valley woman lost $8,000 using a crypto ATM (just before Arizona tightens rules on these machines) in an incident that occurred right before the new regulations were scheduled to take effect. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County, Glendale and Mercy Housing celebrated the grand opening of The Cascalote — a new 148-unit affordable housing community for seniors in the West Valley. Maricopa County
- ➤ Arizonans may lose their November SNAP benefits due to a government shutdown that has halted federal funding — the Arizona DES said federal instructions from the USDA have delayed the benefit load. The department will still process SNAP applications as it awaits further funding updates. KTAR
- ➤ Arizona law requires drones to be registered with the FAA and bans flights near critical facilities or in state parks—if a drone is seen acting dangerously or breaking the rules, report it to local law enforcement or the FAA. Private citizens must not shoot down drones over their property—only border sheriffs have special permission for such actions when drug smuggling is suspected. The Arizona Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A guide to last-minute Halloween costume ideas for 2025 offers Maricopa residents simple DIY tips to craft looks from what they already have, covering themes for women, men, couples and groups. The list includes ideas like a witch, pirate, ghost and more — ideal for those getting ready for Oct. 31. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Families in metro Phoenix will enjoy fall fun this October—visiting local farms for pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes and live activities in Glendale, Queen Creek, Mesa and Scottsdale. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona State kept their Big 12 title hopes alive with a 26-22 upset win over Texas Tech and will face Houston tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Mountain America Stadium; ASU showed strength in turnovers and sacks while Houston relies on its strong passing game & several key players remain sidelined. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Diamondbacks ended their season with an 80 to 82 record and saw star players earn award nods when Geraldo Perdomo, Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte were named Silver Slugger finalists — Carroll also earned recognition as a Gold Glove finalist. Their strong play helped the team be named a finalist for National League Offensive Team of the Year. The Arizona Republic
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Nissan Pop-up Dealership Event
10 a.m. — Duke's Roadhouse — Free entry — Experience the thrill of test drives and enjoy live music with food at Nissan's first-ever pop-up dealership.
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