Good Day
Maricopa
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A match 5 ticket sold in Arizona earned a $1M prize in Monday's drawing, and the Powerball drawing is set for today at 8:59 p.m. (ticket sales stop at 7:59 p.m.), with an estimated $1.25B jackpot and $572.1M cash prize. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined 21 other state AGs in a federal suit against Uber on Dec. 16, alleging the ride-hailing company deceived customers with its Uber One subscription by exaggerating savings, charging before free trials ended, and making cancellations difficult while seeking restitution and penalties. KJZZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Course Restaurant is serving Christmas Story — inspired dishes this holiday season at its valley location. Locals can try the festive menu that brings a beloved film to life. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham is still linked to a Michigan coaching job after reports said Michigan representatives reached out, and his recent emotional remarks reaffirmed his commitment to the school (sources note limited resources at ASU). The Arizona Republic
- ➤ ASU coach Kenny Dillingham praised former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as he steps down on Dec. 16, noting his stable program and lasting impact. Dillingham said the evolving college football game presents new challenges + honored Whittingham's unique legacy. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ On Dec. 16, the Arizona Diamondbacks showed interest in free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a move that would require owner Kendrick to boost spending; Bregman (an Albuquerque native who grew up cheering for the club) may soon add local appeal to the roster. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Cardinals placed running back Bam Knight on injured reserve Tuesday due to an ankle injury, and he finished his season with 82 carries + 4 touchdowns as Michael Carter steps in to lead the backfield. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Diamondbacks signed free-agent right-hander Merrill Kelly and Michael Soroka earlier this week to join longtime starters in their rotation, but a club source said trading second baseman Ketel Marte remains an option to secure more veteran pitching. The Arizona Republic
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Maricopa
Welcome to the Good Day Maricopa, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Maricopa, Arizona community. If you like the Good Day Maricopa, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Maricopa.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Maricopa and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Maricopa
A free Maricopa community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaymaricopa.com/sitemap