Maricopa County lights red for fallen firefighters
Maricopa County, Ariz. — As part of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, Maricopa County is participating in Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters by illuminating its building in red as a symbol of remembrance, respect and unwavering support for the families left behind.
"We stand with those who serve, those we’ve lost, and the loved ones who carry their legacy forward."
The building is located at 301 W. Jefferson, Maricopa County, Ariz.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM | Gov |
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 |
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 |