Good Morning Maricopa County — Family-Friendly Good News in 5

Guy Fieri opens a new restaurant at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Chandler's Spooky's Swirls makes a national top 10 gluten-free bakery list, GCU throws Disney-themed Midnight Madness to kick off basketball season, ASU receives $115 million for conservation school, Phoenix Mercury boosts women-owned restaurants during WNBA Finals, Scottsdale rescue saves 14 pets from overwhelmed Yuma shelter...

Amkor Technology breaks ground on a $7 billion semiconductor facility bringing 3,000 jobs to Peoria, Phoenix indie band The Format announces their first album in 20 years after a sold-out State Fair show, a Glendale bakery goes viral for serving pumpkin spice lattes in actual mini pumpkins, and ASU hockey honors founding father Joey Daccord who gives back through a suite program for families of ki...

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park celebrates 50 years in Scottsdale, family-owned Tacos Sahuayo bounces back after storm damage with community support, ZooLights tickets go on sale for the holiday season at Phoenix Zoo, cooler weather finally arrives in the Valley, Hot Potato Art Studio opens its first brick-and-mortar location in Gilbert for kids, and local women-owned businesses host Phoenix Merc...

Maricopa County has holiday magic coming with ZooLights starting November 26, Guy Fieri opening a restaurant at Sky Harbor, and 37 new restaurants that opened in September across the Valley. The Poisoned Pen bookstore in Scottsdale celebrates 36 years, Chandler's Mariachi Festival features Aída Cuevas, a local father and son are training as pilots together, ASU football is heading to Wembley S...

Pumpkin patches across Arizona open for fall fun, October brings major concerts from Stevie Nicks to Playboi Carti, the Phoenix Mercury head to their 4th WNBA Finals, Guy Fieri opens a new restaurant at Sky Harbor, and Nine Inch Nails announces a Glendale show for March. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode. Links mentioned in this episode: Pumpkin patches guide:  htt...

The Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021 to face the Las Vegas Aces, K-pop superstars TWICE bring their world tour to Phoenix in January with a 360-degree stage experience, and Scottsdale gets ready to build the world's largest indoor pickleball facility with 48 courts and a championship arena. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve...

Friday brings playoff excitement with the Mercury's historic comeback, plus authentic Colombian cuisine discoveries across the Valley and 250 amazing Arizona landmarks to explore. From community pride on the court to cultural experiences at your table, here's what's getting better in Maricopa County. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at  TapYourNews.com

Maricopa County addresses school safety concerns while celebrating community spirit through Preston Lord remembrance day and exciting developments like $1 Waymo rides in Chandler and spooky season fun at Rawhide. Plus, your Five to Thrive featuring local restaurants making national headlines and entertainment news across Phoenix. TapYourNews.com

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash is joining the Phoenix Suns as a senior advisor, returning the two-time MVP to the organization where he starred for eight seasons. Plus, Phoenix police arrested Luis Gustavo Prudente Tapia in connection with a violent sexual assault that left a woman critically injured in August. New housing developments and community events from TapYourNews.com

Start your Monday with essential local news from across Maricopa County. Today's episode covers a serious pool incident in Queen Creek requiring community vigilance, weekend traffic issues in Mesa, a tragic train accident in central Phoenix, and busy mountain rescue operations across Valley peaks. Plus your Five to Thrive community highlights, weather updates, and a dad joke that's definit...

A mother and daughters survive a random knife attack in Mesa while flash flood warnings activate across Cave Creek and Carefree. Plus, fallen Timber Mesa firefighters honored, Ed Sheeran announces State Farm Stadium tour, and Phoenix's controversial city manager vote splits council. Get your Friday morning Maricopa County news update. TapYourNews.com

A deadly crash shuts down Central and McDowell, and a Phoenix father pleads for seat belt safety after losing his two sons and their grandfather in an I-10 wreck. Plus: the Arizona State Fair is about to kick off, downtown Phoenix lights up for El Grito, and Tempe preps for the Extra Innings Festival with Luke Bryan and Kane Brown. Stay safe, stay neighborly — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at th...

Good morning, Maricopa County — here’s what’s happening today: Phoenix police investigate the death of a child in south Phoenix, two Timber Mesa firefighters are killed in a head-on crash, and a Mesa house party ends in tragedy. We’ll also cover the fiery Phoenix light rail crash, sentencing in a Chandler hostage case, and the heroic Good Samaritan rescue at Hell’s Gate. Plus, your full weather fo...

Today’s headlines bring both weight and warmth. Charlie Kirk’s body returns home to Phoenix with Vice President JD Vance escorting the casket. In lighter news, Queen Creek’s Garlic Festival kicks off, and AZCentral highlights a full lineup of fall events across the Valley. Plus, we take a drone’s-eye look at Papago Park and share a tribute climb honoring 9/11 heroes in Tempe. And yes, your daily d...

Tempe is seeing a rare use of Arizona’s new fentanyl law: a 28-year-old alleged dealer has been charged after a fatal overdose. Local officials say it’s only the second case of its kind in the county — part of a tougher push to hold dealers accountable when their drugs kill. Meanwhile, the Valley is mourning. Vigils and memorials have sprung up across Phoenix after the assassination of Charlie Kir...

It’s Wednesday, September 10th in Maricopa County. Today’s stories include the Phoenix celebrity chef facing the death penalty, a firefighter’s sacrifice on the Dragon Bravo Fire, and a county crackdown on unlicensed taco stands. We’ll also preview the Innings Festival 2026 lineup, spotlight Phoenix students reading to therapy dogs, and celebrate local chef Yotaka Martin being named one of Food &a...

It’s Tuesday, September 9th — your five-minute Maricopa County update. Today: officials seize 7,000 pounds of unsafe meat, firefighters deliver a baby on I-10, and a Mesa dance crew stars in a national campaign. We’ll also cover a fallen firefighter at the Dragon Bravo Fire, a police-involved shooting in the West Valley, and Suns fans gearing up for training camp. Stay tuned through the end for yo...

Tempe’s DUI crash leads the news, but we’ve got a big save in Heber-Overgaard and a state-wide sandwich vote to lift your Monday. Plus, weather tips, your daily Steveism, and a dad joke to keep it light. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.