Columbus Metropolitan Library Launches Summer Reading Challenge
The Columbus Metropolitan Library's Summer Reading Challenge has begun for readers of all ages in Columbus, offering prizes after as few as five days of reading or through July 31, with participants earning prizes for 15 minutes of daily reading plus raffle entries for items such as Columbus Crew tickets and Ohio State Buckeyes football tickets and signing up at columbuslibrary.org or any library location to log daily reading and redeem rewards.
| Jun 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM |
Maricopa County breaks ground on West Valley shelter in Glendale
Maricopa County officials broke ground on the future West Valley animal shelter in Glendale, Arizona, a state-of-the-art campus featuring more than 600 kennels, 18 play yards, a "mutt-ternity" ward, a walking path along New River, a grooming room, low-stimulation housing and a photo studio set to open in May 2028.
| Jun 4, 2026 at 3:20 AM |
Maricopa County Launches Cyber Safety Classes
Maricopa County is offering Cyber Safety and Computer Basics classes at the Sun City Library in Maricopa to help seniors build digital skills, spot scams and phishing, and prepare for the job market, with more than 100 participants and plans to expand to Sun Lakes this summer and fall.
| Jun 3, 2026 at 9:20 AM |
Chandler Pet Microchips Boost Reunions
Microchipping dogs and cats in Chandler, Ariz., increases the odds of return by more than 30 percent, with resources for affordable microchipping at maricopa.gov/PetCare.
| Jun 3, 2026 at 6:20 AM |
Maricopa County Announces 2026 Summer Reading Program
Maricopa County invites residents to register for the 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Unearth a Story," celebrating dinosaurs and the thrill of reading, which begins June 1 in partnership with the Maricopa County Library District.
| Jun 2, 2026 at 12:21 PM |
Chandler police department opens Criminal Justice Career Week to Teens
Chandler Police Department will host Criminal Justice Career Week for all high school students June 8–11, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with tours of the courthouse, prosecutor’s office and police department, lunch provided and registration required.
| May 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM |
Shooting on SR 88 near Apache Junction under investigation
Apache Junction, Ariz. — A suspect fired from a vehicle Thursday night on State Route 88 near milepost 203, injuring a woman with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds; no arrests have been made as the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Major Crimes District leads the ongoing investigation with help from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the Apache Junction Police Department.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Maricopa County issues heat-safety alert
Maricopa County Public Health issued a heat-safety release titled "Stop, Sip, and Stay Safe!" noting temperatures are 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for this time of year and urging people to drink water before they feel thirsty and to avoid caffeine and alcohol to stay hydrated.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Pawlitics: Galvin, Patches co-host Maricopa County board actions
Maricopa County, Arizona, hosts a Pawlitics episode featuring Supervisor Thomas Galvin and his eight-month-old Cavalier mix co-host, Patches, in which Galvin runs through the board’s actions from March 25 and viewers are invited to adopt Patches at Maricopa.gov/pets.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Friday Deadline for Maricopa County Student Essays on American History
Maricopa County students have until 5 p.m. Friday, March 27, to submit essays on American history, civic responsibility and the nation's future, with winners to be recognized at a future Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meeting.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Maricopa County Issues Heat-Safety Guidance for Outdoor Workers
Maricopa County, Arizona, has issued guidance for outdoor workers to drink extra water, take breaks in the shade and stop activity to seek a cool place immediately if they feel faint or weak; more information is available at maricopa.gov/heat.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
APS, Firehouse Subs Foundation offer grants to Arizona first responders
Arizona Public Service and the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation are offering grants to help fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services and other organizations within the APS service territory purchase life-saving equipment, with applications opening April 7, 2026, at 7 a.m. Arizona time at firehousesubsfoundation.org.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
APS: 10 Things Customers Need to Know This Month
Arizona Public Service says there are 10 things customers need to know this month, including tools to manage service, community news and energy tips, and notes the Maricopa County Home & Flower Show May 1–3 at WestWorld of Scottsdale with buy-one, get-one-half-off adult admission and free parking.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Maricopa Community Colleges Highlight Economic Impact at Capitol
Ten Maricopa Community Colleges gathered at the Capitol for Maricopa Community Colleges Day to highlight programs and the system's impact, which includes more than 600 degree and certificate programs, support for about one in 30 Greater Phoenix jobs and nearly $9 billion in the local economy, and educating more than 140,000 learners each year, according to Chancellor Steven R. Gonzales.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
OSU Commencement: Stamps IV Shares Four Lessons.
Philanthropist E. Roe Stamps IV spoke at The Ohio State University's spring commencement and offered four lessons to graduates—build your life’s foundation, figure life out sooner, join a winning team and safeguard your future—as the university noted more than 640,000 Buckeyes form a global alumni community.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Maricopa County to observe Memorial Day; offices closed
Maricopa County offices will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day and reopen Tuesday, May 26, as officials pause to honor fallen service members who gave their lives in service to the country.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Six Days Later, Maricopa County Recorder Silent on Meetings Request
Maricopa County, Ariz. — Six days after Chair Kate Brophy McGee and Vice Chair Debbie Lesko asked Recorder Heap to convene public, recorded meetings to hammer out differences on voters’ behalf, there has been no response from the Recorder.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Ohio State Class of 2030 Begins Orientation; Q&A Available
The Ohio State University says orientation for the Class of 2030 begins today, with eight common questions answered in a Q&A at go.osu.edu/DJK7.
| May 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM |
Maricopa County Board Responds to Contempt Filing by Recorder Heap
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee said Recorder Justin Heap's contempt filing and threats to prosecute staff show a pattern of confrontation, despite the board's efforts to meet in person to resolve 2026 election issues, and she reaffirmed the board's commitment to a secure, transparent, and lawful election process.
| May 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County, Cartwheel aim for 50,000 students in first year
Maricopa County Department of Public Health is partnering with Cartwheel to recruit schools and connect students and families to virtual mental health services, aiming to reach 50,000 students in the first year with voluntary care, insurance billed when available and no family denied care due to cost, and initial appointments often within about a week.
| May 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Gov |
Ohio State Posts Pop Quiz on Block O Location
Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, reports a pop quiz about the location of a massive Block O on campus.
| May 24, 2026 at 10:13 AM | University |
Maricopa County Funds Eviction-Prevention Pilot for Phoenix
Maricopa County, Ariz., says rising housing costs are putting more residents at risk of eviction, and the FY 2027 budget includes one-time funding for a pilot of targeted interventions aimed at keeping people housed, especially in Phoenix’s hardest-hit areas.
| May 23, 2026 at 12:20 AM | Gov |
Three Phoenix Suspects Charged in Drug, Weapons Case
Three suspects were booked on felony drug- and weapons-offense charges after a May 14, 2026 traffic stop in Phoenix yielded about one pound of methamphetamine and led to two arrests, with a related search at a nearby residence resulting in a third arrest and the seizure of three firearms (including two handguns and a Draco rifle), three more pounds of methamphetamine, over $6,000 in cash and a small quantity of cocaine.
| May 22, 2026 at 2:59 PM | Police |
Tempe Council Results Updated, Unofficial Counts Released
As of 5:30 p.m., Maricopa County Elections released updated unofficial results for Tempe's May 19, 2026 ballot-by-mail city election, with about 200 ballots remaining to be cured and final results due after Friday's curing deadline and the Tempe City Council canvass on June 4; Ballots cast were 24,131 with a 28.99% turnout, led by Brooke St. George with 12,750 votes (29.02%), Bobby Nichols with 11,514 (26.21%), Berdetta Hodge with 10,403 (23.68%), and Jennifer Adams with 9,262 (21.08%).
| May 20, 2026 at 8:54 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Board approves voting sites, defends election workers
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved July 21 primary voting locations, defended election workers from threats of criminal prosecution, called on Recorder Heap to collaborate in public, recorded meetings, and approved new IT positions for the Recorder's Office.
| May 20, 2026 at 7:19 PM | Gov |
Maricopa Board to Vote on Bloomberg as Chancellor
The Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board will vote Wednesday on appointing Dr. Steven Bloomberg as the district's next chancellor; he currently serves as chancellor of California's Kern Community College District.
| May 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM | College |
First-Alarm Debris Fire at Phoenix Recycling Transfer Station
PHOENIX — Fire crews responded around 2:45 a.m. to a debris fire at a recycling transfer station near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in West Phoenix, upgraded to a first-alarm response with a defensive strategy, using ladder trucks with elevated master streams to achieve significant knockdown and working with on-site staff to break apart large debris piles with front-end loaders and extinguish hotspots; no injuries were reported and investigators remained on scene to determine the cause.
| May 20, 2026 at 9:54 AM | Fire |
Maricopa County Hosts Fourth Lake and Trail Safety Event
Maricopa County hosted its fourth annual Lake and Trail Safety Event at Lake Pleasant Regional Park ahead of Memorial Day weekend, led by Supervisor Galvin, and promoted safety tips such as hydrating before the trail, wearing a life jacket on the water, letting someone know your plans and return time, and bringing water for pets.
| May 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM | Gov |
Election Day Tomorrow for Tempe, Guadalupe, Goldfield Ranch Fire District
Maricopa County, Arizona, says election day is tomorrow for the City of Tempe, the Town of Guadalupe and the Goldfield Ranch Fire District; voters can drop off ballots or vote a replacement in person at https://Locations.Maricopa.Vote.
| May 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM | Gov |
Ohio State alumni offer ways to stay connected
The Ohio State University in Columbus touts the motto "Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye" and promotes alumni resources, including clubs, career resources and travel opportunities.
| May 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM | University |
Arizona troopers honor fallen officers during National Police Week vigil
Arizona state troopers traveled to Washington, D.C., for National Police Week to participate in a candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and honor those added to the memorial wall, including Apache Junction Police Officer Gabriel Facio and Maricopa County Sheriff's Captain Shawn A. Braaten.
| May 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM | Police |
Innis students earn bronze, gold in Team Tressel Fitness Challenge
Columbus City Schools said Innis Elementary School students completed the Bronze and Gold levels of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, celebrated with former Ohio State players and Brutus Buckeye, and the district called the moment proof that hard work, teamwork and healthy habits pay off.
| May 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM | School |
Vendor University heads downtown in Phoenix
Maricopa County, which spends about $750 million annually on goods, services and construction, will host Vendor University in downtown Phoenix on June 10 from 10 a.m. to noon to help local vendors register, bid on opportunities and manage their first contracts, an event sponsored by the Office of Procurement Services and Local First Arizona at 301 W. Jefferson St., Room 250-03.
| May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Launches Third Year of Heat-Relief Billboards
Maricopa County launched a third year of free digital billboards across the Valley to share heat-relief information, with more than 200 sites, 211 Arizona 24/7 support, expanded outreach including electrolytes and naloxone to address heat and substance-use risks, resources at maricopa.gov/heat and the campaign hashtag #HeatRelief.
| May 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM | Gov |
Ohio State Class of 2026 Graduates
Ohio State University in Columbus says it was an unforgettable moment for the Class of 2026 Buckeye grads, noting national championships in 1992, 1954, 1987 and 1961.
| May 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM | University |
Maricopa County honors mothers in Mother's Day post
Maricopa County, Ariz., marked Mother's Day with a post celebrating local moms, quoting "Here’s to all the moms carrying more than we can see" and including a yellow heart emoji and a scorpion emoji.
| May 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Board Honors Stormwater Poster Contest Winners
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors honored the winners of the MCESD Stormwater Pollution Prevention Poster Contest and praised the young artists for bringing creativity to stormwater awareness.
| May 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM | Gov |
Arizona troopers seize 131 pounds of fentanyl near Gila Bend
A Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle on Interstate 8 near Gila Bend on May 2, 2026, with help from the AZDPS Pinal Narcotics Unit, and seized about 131 pounds of fentanyl (95.7 pounds of pills and 35.4 pounds of powder) with an estimated street value of $511,000, arresting the driver on possession and transportation of a narcotic drug for sale.
| May 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM | Police |
Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard Runs beneath Taxiway U Bridge
A new eastbound section of Sky Harbor Boulevard beneath the Taxiway U bridge will require drivers on Buckeye Road and Copperhead Drive heading eastbound to shift onto a reconfigured stretch at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 10, as part of the Taxiway U project to connect the airport’s north and south airfields and improve safety and efficiency, while eastbound traffic from the I-10 exit remains on its current alignment.
| May 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM | Airport |
Sky Harbor to reconfigure roadway at 10 p.m. May 10
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will begin a roadway reconfiguration at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 10, diverting traffic on Buckeye Road or Copperhead Drive bound for eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard onto a newly reconfigured stretch beneath a taxiway bridge in an active construction zone, with eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard from the I‑10 exit staying on its current alignment and terminal access maintained as the Taxiway Uniform project aims to improve aircraft flow; drivers should follow posted signs and check skyharbor.com/ground.../roadway-restrictions/ for updates.
| May 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM | Airport |
Tempe reports 18 heat-related deaths; county records 430
Tempe officials warned that heat remains a deadly, year-round risk after the 2025 Heat-Related Deaths Report found 430 countywide deaths, including 18 in Tempe, with many fatalities on non-extreme days and cooling centers available for relief.
| May 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County DOT Updates Status, Teases Video on 'The Force'
Maricopa County Department of Transportation announced an updated status and invited viewers to visit https://mcdot.me/home and watch a video on how to access "the force" for the latest MCDOT projects in their quadrant.
| May 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM | Gov |
Public Health Confirms 3 New Measles Cases, Exposures Identified
Maricopa County Public Health confirmed 3 new measles cases, bringing the 2026 total to 13 and identifying exposures, while urging residents to stay up to date on vaccines and learn the symptoms.
| May 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM | Gov |
APS Hosts Statewide Customer Open Houses, Shares Money-Saving Tips.
Arizona Public Service says its Customer Experience Team regularly hosts customer open houses statewide to connect customers with representatives and provide information on assistance programs, rate plans and money-saving tips, with recent events in Buckeye and this week in Yuma.
| May 5, 2026 at 8:10 PM | Utility |
Heat Relief Campaign Returns to Maricopa County as Temperatures Rise
Maricopa County, Ariz.—A heat-relief campaign returning this month as temperatures rise aims to assist residents during the summer after reaching tens of millions, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor and encouraging people to call 2-1-1 for nearby resources.
| May 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County board seeks stay in Heap v. Galvin
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filed a motion for a stay in Heap v. Galvin, warning of potentially significant disruptions to election operations.
| May 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM | Gov |
Heat-relief sites open across Maricopa County.
Maricopa County, Ariz. — Heat-relief sites are officially open across the county, and residents can find one near them at maricopa.gov/heat.
| May 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM | Gov |
Ohio State Welcomes Buckeye Bound Class of 2030
Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio State University posted a message welcoming the Buckeye Bound Class of 2030.
| May 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM | University |
Maricopa County Apprenticeship Fair Draws Record Turnout
Maricopa County's Apprenticeship Fair drew more than 800 preregistrants, far exceeding the 150 attendees expected, connecting job seekers with paid, hands-on training in construction, healthcare, IT, welding and heavy equipment operations with no prior experience required, as part of an effort that has supported more than 2,400 apprentices since 2022 at Goodyear Ballpark.
| Apr 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County CHNA survey closes April 30
The Maricopa County Community Health Needs Assessment survey closes April 30, and resident input helps shape public health programs, funding priorities and health issues across the county; the anonymous survey is available in English and Spanish and takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete for those 13 and older at MaricopaHealthMatters.org or by calling (602) 506-6767.
| Apr 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County lights red for fallen firefighters
During National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, Maricopa County illuminated its building in red at 301 W. Jefferson, Maricopa County, Ariz., to honor and support the families of fallen firefighters.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM | Gov |
23-year-old MCSO Mounted Unit horse Jack retires after 13 years
Maricopa County, Ariz. — Jack, a 23-year-old buckskin Quarter Horse who served 13 years with the MCSO Mounted Unit, assisted in search and rescue missions, crowd control, parades and river patrols, and will retire due to medical needs to live in a pasture near Sgt. Matthew Fox who will care for him.
| Apr 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County cites Ed Robson Library; 9,330 listed twice
Maricopa County, Ariz., marked National Library Week with a report asking "Who else remembers the original data centers?" that cites Ed Robson Library and notes the number 9330 is listed twice.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Urges Caution in Work Zones
Maricopa County officials urged drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones during National Work Zone Awareness Week, citing a 35 mph speed limit and hashtags #NWZAW, #MaricopaRoads and #MaricopaCounty.
| Apr 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County urges safe driving in work zones
Maricopa County, Ariz., is urging drivers to share responsibility for work-zone safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week, underscoring the “Safe Actions Save Lives” theme and reminding motorists that crews’ work zones are their workplaces and safe driving saves lives.
| Apr 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Spotlights Inclusive Hiring at First Summit
Maricopa County hosted its first Exceptional Workers Summit, drawing about 150 attendees from 70 employers to promote inclusive hiring and the value of neurodiversity, including the story of Joshua, a 19-year-old autistic college student balancing two jobs, as more than 65% of neurodiverse individuals are unemployed but eager to work.
| Apr 20, 2026 at 6:32 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Promotes Adoptable Dogs for Record Store Day
Maricopa County is promoting Record Store Day by highlighting adoptable dogs from its LP (loving pups) collection, including Luffy (A5160215).
| Apr 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Chair McGee Comments on Heap v. Galvin Ruling
Maricopa County released a statement from Chair Kate Brophy McGee regarding the ruling in Heap v. Galvin, et al.
| Apr 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM | Gov |
PHX Teen Navigators open for summer volunteers
PHOENIX — Limited spots remain for teens 14 and older to join the PHX Teen Navigators, an eight-week volunteer program at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport running June through July with one four-hour shift per week; apply by May 15 at skyharbor.com/volunteer/teen-navigator-program/, and an open house is set for April 29, 2026, at the City of Phoenix Aviation Department Headquarters, 2485 E. Buckeye Road, with check-in from 4:15 to 6 p.m.
| Apr 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM | Airport |
Maricopa County to Hold Bulk Green Waste Collection in April
Maricopa County's Environmental Services Department will hold its quarterly Bulk Green Waste Collection this April, inviting residents to drop off bagged or bundled green waste under 3 feet at the Cave Creek and Hassayampa Transfer Stations from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 15–18 and 22–25, and at the Rainbow Valley Transfer Station from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 17–18 and 24–25, 2026, with residential waste only and payments by credit or debit card.
| Apr 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Gov |
Phoenix police warn of scam text claiming delinquent traffic violation
Phoenix police warn that a text claiming a delinquent traffic violation is a scam, noting the message purports to be a Final Court-Ordered Mandatory Collection Notice with a link to a Facebook photo.
| Apr 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM | Police |
Ohio State to host Spring Game at The Shoe
Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio State University says the Buckeyes will play the Spring Game at The Shoe this weekend, inviting fans and families to cheer on the scarlet and gray; tickets are at go.osu.edu/springgametix26.
| Apr 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM | University |
Phoenix Court Orders Mandatory Collection in Toll Evasion Case
PHOENIX — A Phoenix Municipal Court, presided by Judge Michael Rodriguez, issued a final court-ordered mandatory collection notice in Case No. AZ-26-TR-273196 for toll evasion, a parking violation and a speeding violation, directing immediate payment of all tolls, fines, penalties, administrative fees, court costs and enforcement surcharges or appearance at a hearing, with enforcement active and noncompliance confirmed, and the city warning that messages about unpaid tolls can be scams.
| Apr 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM | Gov |
Maricopa Police Warn of Scam Texts Claiming Unpaid Tickets
Maricopa Police Department in Arizona issued a scam alert about texts claiming unpaid tickets, cautioning residents not to click links or share information and to verify only through official sources, noting the messages imitate a State of Arizona court notice with alleged case details and enforcement threats.
| Apr 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM | Police |
OSU says Buckeye spirit runs in the family, pets included
The Ohio State University says Buckeye spirit runs in the family, pets included, in a post accompanied by a heart emoji and a call for readers to share theirs in the comments.
| Apr 11, 2026 at 11:27 AM | University |
Maricopa County to showcase connected-vehicle tech at AZ Tech Week
Maricopa County Department of Transportation will host a family-friendly AZ Tech Week event to showcase how connected-vehicle technology is shaping smarter travel, scheduled Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at MCDOT, 2919 W. Durango St., Phoenix; RSVP required at mcdot.me/TechWeekRSVP.
| Apr 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Confirms Local Measles Case, Public Exposures Identified
Maricopa County Public Health confirmed a measles case in a county resident with no known source of exposure, and public exposures have been identified; residents are urged to ensure their measles vaccines are up to date and to learn the symptoms.
| Apr 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County to host apprenticeship fair April 29, 2026
Maricopa County will host an Apprenticeship Fair on April 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Goodyear Recreation Campus in Goodyear, Ariz., offering information on career pathways in trades, healthcare, information technology and other fields.
| Apr 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM | Gov |
Chandler High FFA wins 21 titles at Maricopa County Fair
The Chandler High School FFA chapter in Chandler, Arizona, won 21 championships during Maricopa County Fair Breeding Week and will compete in Market Week on Tuesday.
| Apr 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM | schools |
Maricopa County Seeks Public Input on Health Needs Survey
Maricopa County Public Health is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment Survey to gather input from residents 13 and older, with the survey anonymous, available in English and Spanish, and taking about 10–15 minutes, due by April 30 at MaricopaHealthMatters.org.
| Apr 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Gov |
Ohio State answers common questions for incoming students
Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio State University is offering answers to common questions for incoming students, from orientation to housing.
| Apr 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM | University |
Maricopa County expands mail-in ballot options for 2026
Maricopa County voters who receive mail-in ballots will have more options in 2026, including an envelope drop box.
| Apr 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM | Gov |
Hand in Hand team helps father of five avert eviction
Maricopa County, Ariz., said The Community Bridges Inc.'s Hand in Hand team helped a single father of five facing eviction by securing emergency shelter and working with the landlord to prevent homelessness after the family was briefly locked out, and within days the family was back home with power restored.
| Apr 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County Opens Mesa Health Hub with ARPA Funding
Maricopa County opened a health hub in Mesa with more than $17 million in ARPA funding, converting a former medical building into a centralized site offering immunizations, WIC, STI testing and treatment, and Vital Records to improve access and bring services closer to East Valley residents.
| Apr 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County issues PM10 dust advisory
Maricopa County, Ariz. — A PM10 high-pollution advisory is in effect today as dust levels rise, with officials urging residents to rake rather than use leaf blowers, avoid driving on dirt roads and off-roading, pause wood burning, carpool or telework, and switch to electric yard tools.
| Mar 30, 2026 at 7:52 PM | Gov |
Ohio State Patents Rank 30th Worldwide in 2025
The Ohio State University says the Buckeyes rank 30th worldwide for U.S. patents filed in 2025 and 21st in the United States for patents, according to the National Academy of Inventors.
| Mar 30, 2026 at 10:51 AM | University |
Stinknet season arrives in Maricopa County, Ariz.
Maricopa County officials say stinknet, an invasive weed with yellow button-like flowers, is in season and can produce hundreds of seeds, so residents should pull it at the base with gloves, bag it immediately and discard the sealed bag in the trash, not green waste.
| Mar 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM | Gov |
County Helps Vulnerable Senior Find Safe Home
A 65-year-old woman found living in unsafe conditions near Buckeye, Ariz., is now in a safe, stable home after Maricopa County's Hand in Hand team provided emergency support and long-term housing solutions, illustrating how compassionate outreach and accessible services can help vulnerable individuals regain safety, dignity and hope.
| Mar 26, 2026 at 2:35 PM | Gov |
Oregon defeats Ohio State in 1939 NCAA final
In 1939, the first NCAA men’s basketball tournament had eight districts selecting teams, regional semifinals and finals contested March 17–21 in Philadelphia and San Francisco, the championship in Evanston, Illinois, on March 27 with Oregon defeating Ohio State 46–33 in a game played before the 3-point line, and the Chicago History Museum notes thousands of historical basketball images in its CHM Images collection at https://ow.ly/79Oh50YyIsy.
| Mar 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM | Community |
Pet-Friendly Sunset Hike Led by Ranger Jacque in Maricopa County
Ranger Jacque led a pet-friendly sunset hike in Maricopa County, Ariz.
| Mar 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM | Gov |
