We start today in Maricopa, where the community is morning the death of a beloved member of the little league community. Umpire David Chavez was well respected by many, and will be remembered for his dedication and love for the game of baseball. Read more about Chavez here.

In crime news, the trial for Chanda Eckert of Coolidge is set to begin in October. Eckert was charged in an alleged intentional killing of a woman with a motor vehicle in March 2020.

Plus, speaking of Coolidge, the Coolidge Unified School District says no further threat was identified from an alleged “hit list” reported at the junior high school. Read more about the incident.