News across Pinal County

RECIPE: Erika’s tres leches sponge cake
Growing up, food became one of the earliest connections to my Mexican culture. My birthday has always been my favorite day of the year, and when I was little, my […]

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 […]

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 […]

Man allegedly leaves $700 cart behind during Fry’s shoplifting escape
A Casa Grande man thought he’d gotten away with shoplifting after ditching a shopping cart full of stolen merchandise. Matthew Button, 37, walked past the registers and was almost out […]

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
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 […]

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 […]

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.