As the Sonoran Desert Parkway project gets underway, construction and temporary traffic control changes will be expected on John Wayne Parkway. According to the city, construction will begin May 8 and is expected to last until late summer to early fall. Read more about what to expect and how to best avoid the traffic.

Staying in Maricopa, this story from the latest edition of Copacetic details a Maricopa teen with an interesting talent. Devereaux Pearson loves playing pinball, so much so that he has become an internationally ranked competitor. At just 13-years-old, Pearson is already turning heads with his impressive skills.

Lastly, today is the last day to purchase a graduation message in the Casa Grande Dispatch and Maricopa Monitor. Learn more about how you can show your love to a graduating senior as commencements around the county rapidly approach.