We start today in Maricopa, where the Maricopa Unified School District welcomed 88 new teachers. All of the new hires were welcomed at the annual New Teacher Orientation where they received training on topics such as technology integration and cooperative learning strategies.

Speaking of Maricopa, today is the last day to cast a vote for your favorite businesses in the 2024 Créme de la Copa competition. Make sure that the best people and businesses in Maricopa get the recognition they deserve by casting a vote. Click here to learn more.

Plus, in state news, Kari Lake won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control. Read more about the Senate race.