News across Greater Phoenix

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 […]

Get Ready for a Day of Fall Fun at the 2026 Spooktacular Fall Festival!
Maricopa County WIC and Arizona State University invite families to enjoy a FREE community celebration filled with games, trick-or-treating, music, giveaways, and family fun.

Woman faces shoplifting charges, assault warrant after Walmart arrest
A 41-year-old woman is facing shoplifting charges on top of a warrant for assault after she attempted to steal more than $52 in merchandise from Walmart. Maricopa police responded to […]

Popular 3rd Thursday Concert Series Returns to Centennial Pavilion This Fall
Turn up the music! After a fun first season, the 3rd Thursday Concert Series is returning to Centennial Pavilion in Downtown Fountain Hills this fall with six total nights of free live music, food and fun under the stars.

CGFD Awarded $351,510 FEMA Grant to Expand Firefighter Cancer Screening and Prevention
The Casa Grande Fire Department has been awarded $351,510 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to establish an enhanced cancer screening and early-detection program for Casa Grande firefighters.

Man accused of rock-and-tool break-in at Maricopa vape shop
A man accused of trying to break into a vape shop with a rock was found wandering in a nearby parking lot with a backpack full of tools, according to […]

Sushi, poke and teriyaki are coming to this Maricopa restaurant space
The former Asian Seoul’s Copa Kitchen space is going from dine-in to quick serve when Sakura Asian Kitchen opens next month. Following some renovations, including a counter and a dividing […]

Superior Schools brings community together to support students
Superior Unified School District held its first Community and Family Engagement (CAFE) event, bringing parents, school staff, local businesses, civic and faith leaders, educators and neighbors together to discuss ways to support students. Participants shared ideas for projects…