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Start your day with the smart, essential good news that matters most in Maricopa County — delivered in just five minutes by your host, Steve. From hidden gems and moments of joy, we keep it real without the noise. Every episode gives you something to look forward to in your day. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.
Flavortown at Sky Harbor, Top 10 Bakery & GCU's Disney Basketball Bash | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
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, and Chandler kindergartners make 400 cards for local police officers. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Guy Fieri Restaurant Opens at Sky Harbor (https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/guy-fieri-new-restaurant-opens-sky-harbor-airport-phoenix/75-d7fe24e2-5581-4526-8836-24fd20009808)
Spooky's Swirls Top 10 Gluten-Free Bakery (https://www.12news.com/article/travel/destinations/rediscover-arizona/chandler-arizona-spookys-swirls-top-10-gluten-free-bakery/75-0bdf8289-5434-437a-9960-2000efc6e483)
GCU Disney-Themed Midnight Madness (https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/07/gcu-basketball-season-disney-themed-midnight-madness/)
$115M Gift to ASU for Conservation (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1720489)
Mercury Boost Women-Owned Restaurants (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-mercury-pack-women-owned-restaurants-during-finals)
Scottsdale Rescue Saves Yuma Pets (https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/10/07/scottsdale-rescues-dogs-cats-after-yuma-pet-shelter-overwhelmed/)
Chandler Kids Make Cards for Police (https://www.abc15.com/news/uplifting-arizona/watch-chandler-officers-receive-messages-of-support-from-kindergartners)
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7 Oct 2025
$7B Jobs Boost, The Format Returns & Viral Pumpkin Latte | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
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 kids with cancer. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Amkor $7B facility groundbreaking in Peoria: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-held-7b-amkor-facility (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-held-7b-amkor-facility)
The Format's new album announcement: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/06/the-format-new-album-boycott-heaven/86542302007/ (https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/06/the-format-new-album-boycott-heaven/86542302007/)
Coyote Oaties viral pumpkin latte: https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/10/06/glendale-business-goes-viral-unique-pumpkin-spice-latte/ (https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/10/06/glendale-business-goes-viral-unique-pumpkin-spice-latte/)
Joey Daccord jersey retirement at ASU: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/06/arizona-state-retires-joey-daccord-jersey/ (https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/06/arizona-state-retires-joey-daccord-jersey/)
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6 Oct 2025
Railroad Park Turns 50, Taco Truck Bounces Back & ZooLights Return | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
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 Mercury watch parties. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode.
Links mentioned in this episode:
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Celebrates 50 Years (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1719317)
Tacos Sahuayo Food Truck Back in Business (https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/family-owned-taco-truck-back-in-business-after-shutting-down-due-to-storm-damage)
ZooLights Tickets On Sale Now (https://ktar.com/arizona-news/zoolights-tickets/5758104/)
Phoenix Sees Big Temperature Drop (https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/05/phoenix-sees-big-year-over-year-temperature-drop-today/)
Hot Potato Art Studio Opens in Gilbert (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1719320)
Female-Owned Businesses Hosting Mercury Watch Parties (https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/05/2-female-owned-businesses-hosting-phoenix-mercury-watch-parties-ahead-game-2/)
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3 Oct 2025
ZooLights Returns, Guy Fieri at Airport & ASU Football Hits London | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
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 Stadium in London, and Tempe celebrates a resident thriving after one year in permanent housing. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode.
Links mentioned in this episode:
ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1718102)
Guy Fieri restaurant at Sky Harbor (https://www.12news.com/article/syndication/spanish/el-nuevo-restaurante-de-guy-fieri-abrira-en-el-aeropuerto-phoenix-sky-harbor/75-6858a58d-acb6-4b36-b15f-0c43da0f50f3)
37 new restaurants in metro Phoenix (https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/10/02/new-phoenix-restaurants-september-2025/86352323007/)
The Poisoned Pen bookstore 36th birthday (https://www.12news.com/article/life/books/reading-arizona/scottsdale-arizona-bookstore-the-poisoned-pen-bookstore-to-celebrate-36th-birthday/75-8189a763-b6ca-4ffd-89b5-7189a85c23e7)
Mariachi Festival in Chandler (https://www.lavozarizona.com/story/entretenimiento/tvymas/2025/10/02/festival-del-mariachi-chandler-aida-cuevas/86461371007/)
Father and son training as pilots (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1717815)
ASU football at Wembley Stadium (https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/02/arizona-state-football-play-kansas-wembley-stadium/)
Tempe resident celebrates housing milestone (https://www.tempe.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18491/)
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2 Oct 2025
Pumpkin Patches, WNBA Finals & Flavortown Lands at Sky Harbor | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
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: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/holidays/2025/10/01/pumpkin-patch-arizona-2025/86185659007/ (https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/holidays/2025/10/01/pumpkin-patch-arizona-2025/86185659007/)
October concerts lineup: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/01/concerts-in-phoenix-october-2025/86431610007/ (https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/01/concerts-in-phoenix-october-2025/86431610007/)
Phoenix Mercury WNBA Finals: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/01/phoenix-mercury-las-vegas-aces-wnba-finals/ (https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/01/phoenix-mercury-las-vegas-aces-wnba-finals/)
Guy Fieri at Sky Harbor: https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/guy-fieri-new-restaurant-opens-sky-harbor-airport-phoenix/75-d7fe24e2-5581-4526-8836-24fd20009808 (https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/guy-fieri-new-restaurant-opens-sky-harbor-airport-phoenix/75-d7fe24e2-5581-4526-8836-24fd20009808)
Nine Inch Nails concert: https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/01/nine-inch-nails-make-stop-glendale-march-concert/ (https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/01/nine-inch-nails-make-stop-glendale-march-concert/)
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1 Oct 2025
Mercury Head to WNBA Finals, TWICE K-Pop Concert & World's Largest Pickleball Facility | Good Morning Good News
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 Rhode.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Phoenix Mercury WNBA Finals: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46443597/wnba-finals-2025-playoffs-preview-las-vegas-aces-phoenix-mercury (https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46443597/wnba-finals-2025-playoffs-preview-las-vegas-aces-phoenix-mercury)
TWICE Phoenix Concert: https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/twice-2026-this-is-for-in-the-round-2026-world-tour-1236078990/ (https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/twice-2026-this-is-for-in-the-round-2026-world-tour-1236078990/)
PURE Pickleball Facility: https://www.abc15.com/news/business/massive-indoor-pickleball-facility-to-break-ground-in-scottsdale-aiming-to-be-worlds-largest (https://www.abc15.com/news/business/massive-indoor-pickleball-facility-to-break-ground-in-scottsdale-aiming-to-be-worlds-largest)
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26 Sept 2025
🍽️ Colombian Flavors Transform Phoenix Dining as Mercury Makes Playoff History
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 (https://tapyournews.com/)
24 Sept 2025
Maricopa County Builds Safer Communities as Entertainment and Innovation Take Center Stage
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
23 Sept 2025
🏀 Steve Nash Returns to Phoenix Suns; Arrest Made in Brutal Phoenix Assault Case
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
22 Sept 2025
Good Morning Maricopa County - Monday, September 22nd
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 definitely an impasta. Your trusted daily source for hyperlocal news and community updates at TapYourNews.com.
19 Sept 2025
🚓 Mesa Family Attacked While Sleeping as Flash Floods Hit Valley
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
17 Sept 2025
Good Morning Maricopa County — Deadly Downtown Crash, Seat Belt Plea, State Fair Fun
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 the end.
16 Sept 2025
Child’s Death Under Investigation, Firefighters Killed, Mesa Shooting, and More — Sept 16, 2025
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 forecast, a Steveism, and today’s dad joke to start your day with a smile.
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12 Sept 2025
Good Morning Maricopa County — Charlie Kirk’s Return, Garlic Festival, and Fall Fun
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 dad joke is waiting at the end.
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11 Sept 2025
Good Morning Maricopa County — Fentanyl Charges in Tempe, Vigils for Charlie Kirk
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 Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. Whether you agreed with him or not, the outpouring of grief shows just how deeply his death is being felt here at home.
On the lighter side, Tempe’s Innings Festival just dropped a blockbuster lineup for 2026, Phoenix grocery stores are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with fresh tortillas, and we’ll close with today’s fresh dad joke.
10 Sept 2025
Chef Trial, Firefighter Tribute, and Valley Pride
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 & Wine’s Best New Chefs. Plus, stick around for a fresh dad joke to start your day with a smile. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.
9 Sept 2025
Good Morning Maricopa – Tacos, Heroes, and Suns Pride
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 your daily dad joke — a quick smile before you head out. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.
8 Sept 2025
Sandwich Showdown, Rescue Story, and a Traffic Reminder
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 (https://TapYourNews.com) to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.
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