ELOY — For some, the Dust Bowl Theatre on Main Street was a beacon of history, with longtime Eloy residents reminiscing about the building’s glory days, showcasing the latest box office blockbusters.
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FLORENCE — In the March presidential preference election, the number of ballots officially distributed at polling places didn't always match the number of ballots used.
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CASA GRANDE — Plumbing fixture and industrial products manufacturer Kohler Co. celebrated the opening of its new plant in Casa Grande on Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event hosted by company leadership.
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ELOY — For some, the Dust Bowl Theatre on Main Street was a beacon of history, with longtime Eloy residents reminiscing about the building’s glory days, showcasing the latest box office blockbusters.
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COOLIDGE — Arizona Community Theatre is encouraging the community to sign up for youth summer camp.
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COOLIDGE — The Coolidge High School choir will perform its last concert for the year titled “Songs of the World.”
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COOLIDGE — K-Kids Club has a big heart for helping people and animals in Coolidge, enough to expand overseas this year with a shoe drive.
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MESA — After three grueling seasons, everything came down to one final race for Poston Butte’s Julia Harris.
MESA — Call it a bit of beginner’s luck with a mixture of athletic prowess for Maricopa’s Jalen Hardy as he competed in the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s state championship track and field meet on Friday at Mesa Community College.
MESA — With the new open format for the state track and field championships, athletes from schools big and small have the opportunity to compete against one another.
CASA GRANDE — There really isn’t a more exciting and long standing rivalry in Pinal County like the one between Coolidge and Florence.
COOLIDGE — Robles Boxing & Fitness is presenting its summer Cooltown Throwdown 11 event and a chance to support local small businesses.
Pinal County was well represented at the divisional championship track and field meets over the weekend in Glendale and Mesa.
When it was Shawnna Bolick’s turn to speak, the words tumbled out of her.
PHOENIX -- Attorney General Kris Mayes filed two new lawsuits against giant Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the online retail giant of illegal practices that make consumers pay more than they should for products and throwing roadblocks in the path of canceling their services.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration, authorities said Wednesday, bucking the usual spring increase.
PHOENIX — Child literacy is at the forefront for many Arizona educators, as English Language Arts and reading comprehension prepare students for adulthood and future careers.
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Republicans who sought to have Arizona’s election procedures manual declared invalid, marking the defeat of one of three challenges seeking to throw out parts of the state’s guide for conducting elections.
LEUPP — A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress has taken a major step forward with its introduction to the Navajo Nation Council.
PHOENIX — Brandon Pfaadt threw seven stellar innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday.
GENEVA — FIFA moved Wednesday toward ending decades of soccer tradition by ordering a review of its policy that currently blocks domestic league games being played in other countries.
LAS VEGAS — A'ja Wilson had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces opened their season Tuesday night by holding off a late rally and beating the Phoenix Mercury 89-80.
PHOENIX — Hunter Greene pitched seven effective innings, Will Benson hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds bounced back from a difficult loss with a 6-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks…
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COOLIDGE — Arizona Community Theatre is encouraging the community to sign up for youth summer camp.
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COOLIDGE — The Coolidge High School choir will perform its last concert for the year titled “Songs of the World.”
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ELOY — As one of the longest-running events for the organization, the Eloy Chamber of Commerce is planning some unconventional aspects for the 30th annual chamber golf tournament to make the event stand out from previous years.
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ELOY — In previous years, the Cinco de Mayo holiday was predominantly an afterthought within the Eloy community. However, with the city celebrating its third annual event this past weekend, Cinco de Mayo is another opportunity for the community to come together.
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and place safeguards around it, writing in a report released Wednesday that the U.S. nee…
GALVESTON, Texas — A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a smaller and separate island that is home to a university, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries, although offic…
DALLAS — Scientists once thought of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Then research suggested that some could control their body temperature, but when and how that shift came about remained a mystery.
NEW YORK — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday.
Check stubs, fake receipts, blind loyalty: Cohen offers inside knowledge in Trump's hush money trial
NEW YORK — It wasn't until after a decade in the fold, after his family pleaded with him, after the FBI raided his office, apartment and hotel room, Michael Cohen testified Tuesday, that he finally decided to turn on Donald Trump.
Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment
The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that officials brag is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster. But the plane didn’t fly over eastern Ohio until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment there last year.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for their first presidential face-off to play out in just over a month.
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PHOENIX — A group of Democratic mothers in the Arizona Legislature want to know if candidates running for office can use their campaign funds for child care.
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PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs says she’d sure like to have the chance to put two people of her choice on the Arizona Supreme Court.
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PHOENIX — Border security legislation stalled Tuesday, at least temporarily, amid concerns by one senator about some of its provisions.
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BEIJING — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin landed Thursday in Beijing for a two-day state visit to China, in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies as Moscow presses forward with a new offensive in Ukraine.
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NEW YORK — A federal jury was alternately introduced to Bob Menendez as a bribe-taking U.S. senator who betrayed his country and as an American patriot Wednesday as a prosecutor and defense lawyer delivered contrasting visions of the once-powerful Democrat at the start of his New York corrup…
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BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive.
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BEIJING — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin landed Thursday in Beijing for a two-day state visit to China, in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies as Moscow presses forward with a …
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JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday fended off criticism that he is not planning for a postwar reality in the Gaza Strip, saying it was impossible to prepare for…
DALLAS — Scientists once thought of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Then research suggested that some could control their body temperature, but when and how that shift came abou…
MALAPPURAM, India — Preventing Muslim migrants from gaining citizenship. Revoking the semi-autonomy of the country’s only Muslim-majority region. Building a Hindu temple where a violent mob razed a mosque.
SEOUL — A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a crowd of thousands at an annual lantern-lighting festival over the weekend to celebrate the Buddha's…
DJENNE, Mali — Thousands of Malians carrying buckets and jugs of mud joined the annual replastering of the world's largest mud-brick building this weekend, a key ritual that maintains the integrity of the Great Mosque of Djenne in the center of the country.
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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The first Mexican taco stand to get a Michelin star is a tiny business where the heat makes the meat
MEXICO CITY — Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot grill Wednesday at the first Mexican taco stand ever to get a coveted star from the French dining guide, and did exactly the same thing he's been doing for 20 years: searing meat.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that also bans power-generating wind turbines offshore or near the state's lengthy coastline.
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OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway on Wednesday revealed a new $7 billion stake in fellow insurer Chubb.
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WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and place safeguards around it, writing in a report released Wednesday that the U.S. nee…
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GALVESTON, Texas — A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a smaller and separate island that is home to a university, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries, although offic…
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NEW YORK — Hopes that inflation is finally heading back in the right direction swept through Wall Street Wednesday and ignited a record-setting rally for U.S. stocks.
Arizona is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, one of those being a rich reserve of copper ore. In this article, I’m going to focus on three very different mining projects, all loc…
The ancient practice of yoga offers a collection of mental, physical and emotional health benefits, such as stress reduction, improved confidence, greater focus and a greater sense of connecti…
A huge shout-out to Brianna González for submitting this adorable picture snapped at the Casa Grande Street Fair's Car Show in January.
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…
While the first of the year is well behind us, the spring is sometimes the best time to really make the most out of our New Year's resolutions, mostly because the weather is great.
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…
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 …
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…
Trees and shrubs, especially those that naturally thrive in the desert, can add another layer of beauty to any landscape.
Spring is a time for growth, both literally and figuratively.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Family, community and justice are important to Angel Raymond.
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.
Amber Liermann joined the Maricopa City Council three years ago and, recently, began her journey as vice mayor.
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.
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.
Thirty years is a long time to spend with one employer.
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 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.
Issues like the one you are currently holding in your hands are among my favorite to put together.
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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- Pinal County food inspections for April
- Medical interpreters increase accessibility at hospitals
- Country fans hang up their hats after another successful Country Thunder
- Country Thunder singer had big fans in the crowd: high school teachers
- Songwriter Stage at Country Thunder provides deeper dive into the artistic process
- Onsite barber, salon provide fans and musicians alike with fresh style at Country Thunder
- Some Country Thunder campsites become destinations of their own