CASA GRANDE — Construction crews this week begin drilling more than 90 shafts for new Gila River bridges as the first part of widening Interstate 10 from Casa Grande to Chandler.
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CASA GRANDE — The iconic Cotton Bowl bowling alley on Pinal Avenue is no longer in operation after the main roof collapsed on Monday evening.
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FLORENCE — Friends have begun a crowdfunding campaign to help a 90-year-old Cactus Forest resident who lost his home in a brush fire on May 22.
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CASA GRANDE — Construction crews this week begin drilling more than 90 shafts for new Gila River bridges as the first part of widening Interstate 10 from Casa Grande to Chandler.
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CASA GRANDE — Two Casa Grande brothers are preparing to compete in the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo next month.
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CASA GRANDE — A school-based recycling program raised a record amount of money during the 2023-24 academic year.
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This is the fifth in a series of profiles of candidates for Casa Grande City Council.
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CASA GRANDE — Two Casa Grande brothers are preparing to compete in the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo next month.
SIGNAL PEAK — Lin Laursen spent 34 years as the Central Arizona College women’s basketball coach, retiring after the 2007-08 season with what was then an NJCAA record total of 971 wins.
WEST MONROE, La. — Grace Kombetto of Central Arizona College took first place in the women’s 800 meters at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and the Vaqueras finished seventh in the team standings.
MESA — Trace White is building quite the legacy at American Leadership Academy-Anthem South.
MARICOPA — Three more athletes were celebrated to close out the school year at Maricopa on Wednesday.
MESA — After three grueling seasons, everything came down to one final race for Poston Butte’s Julia Harris.
Officials in America’s hottest big metro are working to better protect people amid temperatures already hitting the triple digits this spring. That's after a year that saw a staggering record 645 heat-related deaths despite scores of cooling centers and other measures in Maricopa County, Arizona. This year, some of the centers will extend their hours. At least two will operate all night so that people can sit in air conditioning and have chilled water. Bilingual health workers are staffing a call center to help fill the centers.
PHOENIX — It’s taken seven years, but Arizona schools are finally going to get their day in court — well, actually more like a month — in their bid to convince a judge the state is not living up to its constitutional obligation to adequately fund education.
TUCSON — A new federal initiative will rely on University of Arizona research and scholarship to help communities across the U.S. create policies and take action to mitigate and manage extreme heat. The university’s involvement in a new Center for Heat Resilient Communities, which the U.S. D…
WASHINGTON — Arizona concertgoers, long annoyed at the so-called “Ticketmaster tax,” saw a glimmer of relief after the state and the U.S. Department of Justice accused the companies that have access to the nation’s top venues of monopoly practices and pricing.
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs said Thursday she has no solution to the problem of available housing being converted into vacation rentals.
Kari Lake appeared on the show of an Islamaphobic conspiracy theorist who has espoused white nationalist views and offered no pushback when the host claimed her combat veteran opponent in the U.S. Senate race wants his fellow veterans to kill themselves.
EDMONTON, Alberta — Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night to take a …
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night.
TEMPE — There’s a new team in Tempe.
Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself.
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Season 3 of Netflix’s popular romance series “Bridgerton” was released this month and while many are wondering if Colin and Lady Penelope Featherington will finally fall in love this season, others are asking what exactly are these characters eating at all the parties and balls? And what are…
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COOLIDGE — Coolidge Public Library is set to host its annual summer block party to encourage people of all ages to read and explore its programs.
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With Memorial Day weekend rounding out the end of the month, it’s no surprise that May is also known as National Barbecue Month, a time that encourages people to open up those grills and cook outside.
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COOLIDGE — Arizona Community Theatre is encouraging the community to sign up for youth summer camp.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House geared up Tuesday night to vote on a $53.1 billion state budget but planned to work into Wednesday to get the job done.
Israeli strikes kill at least 37 Palestinians, most in tents, near Gaza's Rafah as offensive expands
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli shelling and airstrikes killed at least 37 people, most of them sheltering in tents, outside the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight and on Tuesday — pummeling the same area where strikes triggered a deadly fire days earlier in a camp for displaced Pales…
ROME — Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S., including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at $65 million, that were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal…
NEW YORK — Closing arguments in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial began Tuesday morning in a Manhattan courtroom, giving prosecutors and defense attorneys one final opportunity to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin.
Strong storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail pummeled north Texas on Tuesday as much of the U.S. recovered from severe weather, including tornadoes, that killed at least 25 people during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
LOS ANGELES — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in Los Angeles, his family said Sunday.
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Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he's deflecting from his own problems
TEL AVIV, Israel — After the International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and top Hamas officials, the Israeli leader accused him of being one of “the great antisemites in modern times.”
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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his military scientists to overcome a failed satellite launch and continue developing space-based reconnaissance capabilities, which he described as crucial for countering U.S. and South Korean military activities, state media said W…
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AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan won his primary runoff Tuesday to a survive a wave of party turbulence in America’s biggest red state, and anger from the right over last year’s impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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DENVER — Colorado legal officials on Tuesday approved an agreement with Jenna Ellis, a onetime attorney for former President Donald Trump, barring her from practicing law in the state for three years after she pleaded guilty to helping Trump try to overturn the 2020 election.
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Two ex-FBI officials who traded anti-Trump texts close to settlement over alleged privacy violations
WASHINGTON — Two former FBI officials have reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department to resolve claims that their privacy was violated when the department leaked to the news media text messages that they had sent one another that disparaged former President Donald Trump.
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MEXICO CITY — Mexicans will vote Sunday in historic elections weighing gender, democracy and populism, as they chart the country's path forward in voting shadowed by cartel violence.
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Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he's deflecting from his own problems
TEL AVIV, Israel — After the International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and top Hamas officials, t…
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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his military scientists to overcome a failed satellite launch and continue developing space-based reconnaissance capabilities, which …
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MEXICO CITY — Mexicans will vote Sunday in historic elections weighing gender, democracy and populism, as they chart the country's path forward in voting shadowed by cartel violence.
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How a primary election led to activists being arrested in Hong Kong's biggest national security case
HONG KONG — Verdicts in Hong Kong’s largest national security case to date, involving some of the city's best-known pro-democracy activists, will be delivered on Thursday, more than three year…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality.
DAMASCUS, Syria — For the first time in over a decade, 270 Syrians traveled on a direct flight early Tuesday from Damascus to Saudi Arabia for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, the Syrian Transportation Ministry said.
CASA GRANDE — For Carolyn and Wayne Harbison, being retired doesn’t mean being bored.
CASA GRANDE — Robert Miguel may be the chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, but in his mind, he will always be “Bob,” the same approachable guy whom kids would get excited about seeing roll up to the local convenience store because they knew he would emerge from the store with a few ext…
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PORTLAND, Maine — Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might.
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NEW YORK — Closing arguments in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial began Tuesday morning in a Manhattan courtroom, giving prosecutors and defense attorneys one final opportunity to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin.
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NEW YORK — Wall Street is listless on Tuesday, coming back from a three-day weekend, and is drifting near its record heights.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus — The emir of Qatar is looking to invest in energy and high-tech in Cyprus — projects seen as having a strong economic potential, a Cypriot official said Tuesday.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Danish wind farm developer Orsted will pay New Jersey $125 million to settle claims over the company's cancellation of two offshore wind farms last year — a little over a third of what the company once was required to pay.
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NEW YORK — The Giving Pledge announced Tuesday that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has joined its list of wealthy philanthropists committed to donating over half their fortunes.
With gloves, trash bags and a go-getter attitude, volunteers every spring and fall blanket Pinal County to pick up the trash and debris that accumulates along the roadways.
Hoping to bring a canopy of green and longterm beauty to the community, several area groups are working to plant a sea of trees across Pinal County.
Recently Arizona has received its fair share of rain and, in some places, snow. And while the winter precipitation may be good for improving drought conditions, it can also bring some dangers …
Pinal has plenty of natural beauty, encompassing everything from scenic mountainous horizons to landscapes dotted with the vibrant yellows and purples of wildflowers to vistas filled with the …
Every year, as winter slowly gives way to spring, the desert landscape in Pinal transforms from sand-colored browns and tans to blankets of purple, yellow, reds and other hues as wildflowers c…
CASA GRANDE — The city Fire Department's addition of ambulance service and a new station come as residential and industrial growth continue to boom in town.
The Avocado Nursery's staff take their years of experience and share it with others wanting to create their own backyard paradise and garden as people drive up to the 10-acre plot along Overfi…
With beautiful wildflowers blooming, an abundance of soft-hued color schemes and the warmer temperatures that come with the end of winter, spring is a great season for crafting and changing ho…
Trees and shrubs, especially those that naturally thrive in the desert, can add another layer of beauty to any landscape.
A huge shout-out to Brianna González for submitting this adorable picture snapped at the Casa Grande Street Fair's Car Show in January.
Since it reopened last year, the Arizona City Community Library at 13254 S. Sunland Gin Road has become popular, especially with retirees and families with young children, Manager Jeff Prock s…
Spring is a time for growth, both literally and figuratively.
Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to the gym…
With scenic state routes and plenty of ground to cover, there's a lot of great reasons to road-trip in and around Pinal County. There are also a host of wonderful destinations to see. Here are…
Thirty years is a long time to spend with one employer.
Whether he's installing an air-conditioning unit at a home or organizing a fundraiser for a charitable cause, Robert Felix said his strong sense of community is what drives him.
Family, community and justice are important to Angel Raymond.
For husband and wife Maria and Ivan Pour, visual and performing arts are a passion and, as teachers, they work to share their art with the next generation.
Issues like the one you are currently holding in your hands are among my favorite to put together.
In describing the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department, one word comes to mind for Chief Brad Pitassi. It is “passionate,” and it’s one thing he wishes more people knew about the department’s staff.
Amber Liermann joined the Maricopa City Council three years ago and, recently, began her journey as vice mayor.
Although things are changing over at Maricopa City Hall, you may see some familiar faces.
Chloe Armstrong’s days are like any other teenager's: wake up, go to school, participate in the occasional after-school activity, go home, do homework, go to bed and wake up the next day to do…
In the eyes of Luis Ascencio, the owner of AZ Quality Plumbing, plumbing isn't just what he does for a living — it's a passion.
Wendy Webb still remembers driving to people's houses or meeting people in the Fry's parking lot to deliver food. The food bank moved into a trailer, then into its current home in the blue bar…
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