Maricopa County names first female board chair in 25 years
Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the women who lead, serve, and strengthen our community every day.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is chaired by a woman, Kate Brophy McGee. She’s joined by Vice Chair Debbie Lesko and County Manager Jen Pokorski, alongside thousands of talented women across county departments who keep services running and our community thriving. Their dedication makes a difference for the residents of Maricopa County every single day.
Happy International Women’s Day to the women who lead, serve and inspire across our county, state and world! Maricopa County is with Kate Brophy McGee.
| Mar 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM | Gov |
Unofficial Tempe city election results show 24.65% turnout.
Tempe, Ariz.—Preliminary unofficial results from Maricopa County Elections show Tempe’s March 10 ballot-by-mail city election with 21,178 ballots cast (24.65% turnout) as of 8 p.m., with results posted at Results.Maricopa.Vote and final results due after 5 p.m. Friday, March 13.
| Mar 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County marks America's semiquincentennial
Maricopa County, Ariz., is joining nationwide celebrations of America's semiquincentennial and has launched an America250 landing page with information and links to local events as it promotes patriotism, community and pride ahead of the 250th birthday.
| Mar 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Gov |
Ohio State Football Spring Game Returns to The Shoe
The Ohio State University in Columbus says football returns to the Shoe for its annual Spring Game, with tickets available at go.osu.edu/springgametix26.
| Mar 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM | University |
Maricopa County invests in Alta Vista Ranch affordable housing
PHOENIX — Maricopa County, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, celebrated the Alta Vista Ranch neighborhood homecoming as 25 energy-efficient homes are built for Phoenix families, funded with $118 million in ARPA funding and requiring 400 hours of sweat equity for an affordable, no-interest mortgage.
| Mar 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County urges hydration amid intense Arizona sun
Maricopa County, Arizona, urged residents to hydrate in the intense sun, saying “The Arizona sun does not play around, and neither should you,” and noting ballpark-goers should take a water break before the seventh-inning stretch.
| Mar 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM | Gov |
Phoenix invites public-safety careers day March 7 at fire academy
Phoenix invites people to explore careers in public safety on March 7 at the Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy, 2425 West Lower Buckeye Road, from 9 a.m. to noon.
| Mar 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM | Gov |
Maricopa County urges permits for home additions and builds
Maricopa County officials urged residents planning home additions or new structures to obtain the proper permits, with more information available at 602-506-3301 or maricopa.gov/yourresource.
| Mar 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM | Gov |
OSU Buckeye Bound welcomes Class of 2030
The Ohio State University says that once a student is officially #BuckeyeBound, they're forever part of the Ohio State community.
| Mar 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM | University |
Tempe PD Adds Five Officers from Class 168
Five Tempe Police Department officers graduated today from the Maricopa County Law Enforcement Training Academy after 26 weeks of training as Class 168 and are prepared to begin serving the Tempe community, the department said.
| Mar 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM | Police |