News across Greater Phoenix
SPATS auditioning for upcoming play
Have you ever dreamed of acting or being in the performance of a play? If the answer is yes, then you might be interested in auditioning for a new play that SPATS Theater is preparing for. On Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 4 p.m., auditions will be held for Dating In […]
Blimp spotted over the Tri-Community
The Goodyear Blimp was spotted over San Manuel and Oracle on Monday, Sept. 14. The last visit was back in 1959 (to our recollection). Many thanks to Parrish Traweek for the photo of the sighting and to Kevin Armburst for the scan of the historic photo from the San Manuel Miner.
A lifelong love of sports inspires new book from Province writer
When working with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s communications team, Tom Schuman recalls sitting on a bus in 2006 with then–Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels. He didn’t quite know how to […]
Pinal Partnership: 2026 Data Centers Breakfast
October 2, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Pinal Partnership: 2026 Data Centers Breakfast | Gold Canyon Golf Resort | 6100 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ, 85118
Golf after dark? This new Maricopa business has you covered
Maricopa’s newest golf option won’t require sunscreen, a tee time or even daylight. Back Nine Golf is bringing a 24/7 indoor golf simulator to 41724 W. Smith-Enke Road, with the […]
Mammograms and mocktails? This Maricopa event has both
Mammograms and mocktails might not be the pairing that immediately comes to mind for a Saturday morning. But for Lashanda Brown, the combination is a way to make an important […]
City of Casa Grande
Published September 22City of Casa Grande Announces Appointment of Public Works Director
The City of Casa Grande is pleased to announce the appointment of David Malewitz as its new Public Works Director.
Copper scores go ahead basket with 2.4 seconds left—lifts Mercury to 87-86 win over Dallas
After the FIBA World Cup and two away games, the Phoenix Mercury (14-26) welcomed the Dallas Wings (26-16) on Monday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Wings sat eighth in the WNBA Stadings, having wrapped up the final playoff spot, while the Mercury sat 12th in the WNBA. “We…
Maricopa putting the brakes on John Wayne Parkway U-turns
If your usual route along John Wayne Parkway includes a U-turn, you’ll soon need a new plan. In the next few days, Maricopa will prohibit U-turns at most intersections along […]
City of Casa Grande
Published September 21Casa Grande Calls for Volunteers for 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
Calling on residents, businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, and community groups to volunteer and serve their community during the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance on Saturday, September 26.
Tortosa woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in fentanyl trafficking case
A 25-year-old Tortosa woman was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy connected to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old Texas […]
Manfredi: Fiscal discipline should be measured, not merely claimed
Anyone can promise fiscal responsibility. Residents deserve a record they can check. Across the 12 budgets since I was elected, from FY2015–16 through FY2026–27, Maricopa reduced its primary property tax […]