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City Council, school board candidates get their turn at debate next month

InMaricopa will host its 2026 general election debate Oct. 8 at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, 18160 N. Maya Angelou Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a reception […]

Weekly Roundup - September 26, 2026

Sheriff Ross Teeple Testifies to Congress about Flock Cameras | Rep. Ciscomani Visits Silverbell Army Heliport at Pinal Airpark and Provides Control Tower Update | Protect Your Property from Deed Fraud - Register for Early Real Estate Sales Alert System

Library Weekly Newsletter | September 28-October 3

Explore upcoming programs, reading challenges, technology classes, events, and resources from the Casa Grande Public Library for September 28-October 3.

Taco ’bout time: The Taco Spot sets soft opening date

No need to have the Monday blues next week. The much-anticipated The Taco Spot will host a soft opening starting 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at 44600 W. Smith-Enke Road, Suite […]

Martha M. (Roberts) Arnold

Martha M. (Roberts) Arnold, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at her beloved desert home overlooking the rugged Rowe wash in the town of Cave reek, Arizona. Martha was born at home on August 11, 1933, to a rural farming family from Buckheart Township. She was the first born…

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In final game of the regular season, Phoenix Mercury lose 100-82 to Las Vegas Aces

The Phoenix Mercury (16-27) welcomed the Las Vegas Aces (30-13) for each team’s final regular season game on Thursday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. “It’s a little bit of a letdown,” Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said. “This is the time of year that you want to be excited…

City of Casa Grande Awarded $2.2 Million for Safe Routes to School Improvements

The City of Casa Grande Public Works Department has been awarded $2.2 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program funding through ADOT to improve pedestrian access and safety around three Casa Grande schools.

Maricopa man faces charges after alleged DUI, erratic driving

A Maricopa man is facing felony charges after police caught him driving erratically on John Wayne Parkway last week. Police responded to a call of a fight between a […]

2 deaths in Maricopa house fire were accidental: Medical examiner

The deaths of two men in a Glennwilde house fire last month have been ruled accidental, according to Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office records. Shannon Cogburn, 50, and Jason Liddle, […]

Another week of SR 347 lane restrictions begins tonight

If you were hoping State Route 347 might give Maricopa commuters a break this week, well, about that. Lane restrictions continue through next week as crews work on paving and […]

Seeds of Change Gala nearly sold out as event enters 21st year

It might be fair to say that growth is the theme this year for The Seeds of Change Gala. The 21st Annual Royal Christmas edition is nearly sold out, with […]