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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 […]
City of Casa Grande
Published September 23CGFD 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 […]
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…
Arthur Pungas Romero Jr.
Arthur “Moochie” Pungas Romero Jr. was born on March 23, 1956, and raised in Superior, Arizona, a place he loved deeply. Superior was more than the town he called home, it was part of who he was, woven into his memories, his work, his creativity, and the way he understood the…
Jose Abelardo Romero
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Abelardo Romero, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loved ones. Jose was born in Sonora, Mexico, on July 26, 1955, and eventually made his way to Hayden,…
Jackie Frank ‘Jay’ Cardwell
Jackie Frank “Jay” Cardwell, 77, of Kearny, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 3, 2026, in Globe Arizona. Jay was born on June 17, 1949, in McKinney, Texas to John W. And Doris J. Cardwell of Wylie Texas. Jay’s family started traveling in 1958 due to his father was a […]
Fake or novelty $20 bill passed at recent event in Mammoth
Counterfeit $20 bills have frequently targeted Arizona businesses and consumers, with local cases ranging from highly visible “movie prop” money to sophisticated counterfeiting rings. Because the $20 bill is one of the most commonly counterfeited denominations in the United…
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.