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CGESD superintendent on murder victims: 'It's times of tragedy that really highlight the character of people in organizations'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 23, 2022

A Casa Grande area school district employee was honored after he was murdered.

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Maricopa City Council selects Goettl as new member

By Sam Jackson | Sep 23, 2022

The City of Maricopa has selected Eric Goettl to the City Council, voting him in by a 4-2 tally on Sept. 13 over opponent and Planning & Zoning Commissioner Bill Robertson.

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Casa Grande PD creates Team Policing program: 'It brings everybody in the department in line with the community policing philosophy'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 3, 2022

A new Casa Grande Police Department (CGPD) program, called Team Policing, is now operational after it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pinal County officials feeling 'confident in contractor' with work set to start on Sunland Gin Road Project

By Sam Jackson | Aug 28, 2022

Pinal County officials held a town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss the Sunland Gin Road Project and its progress.

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Casa Grande to mark 9/11 with cleanup, repainting: 'Largest service project in the history of the city'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 25, 2022

A major cleanup and painting project is planned for Casa Grande Mountain in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks via the National Day of Service.

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Manfredi supports Smith: 'I trust her, and I don't trust many people'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 21, 2022

Maricopa City Council member Nancy Smith was chosen as the city's new mayor on Tuesday.

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Maricopa school board member on $1.5 million in professional development: 'I’m super excited about our investment in our staff'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 18, 2022

The Maricopa Unified School District revealed on Aug. 11 that it invested more than $1.5 million in professional development during the 2021-2022 school year, making good on its goals to invest in its current workforce.

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Dana Lewis appointed as Pinal County Recorder: 'I am stepping into big shoes'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 9, 2022

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Aug. 5 to appoint Dana Lewis as county recorder after Virginia Ross resigned to take over as county elections director.

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Pinal County officials apologize for ballot shortage: 'we've all screwed up'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 6, 2022

Election officials in Pinal County, Arizona, have apologized for what they called “unprecedented demand for in-person ballots,” which resulted in a shortage of ballots in the Aug. 2 primary election leading many Republicans to call for corrective action.

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Maricopa school board OKs $101-million budget; "Stability in the classroom is the foundation for success"

By Sam Jackson | Jul 25, 2022

The Maricopa Unified School District's Governing Board adopted a $101.6 million budget that includes last-minute increases, including an increase to pay that officials said is necessary to recruit teachers.

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Queen Creek Mayor Barney dies at 74

By Sam Jackson | Jul 9, 2022

The Town of Queen Creek recently announced the death of Mayor Gail Barney at the age of 74.

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Maricopa police use new de-escalation device to ‘reduce injury to the people we encounter who are non-compliant’

By Sam Jackson | Jul 7, 2022

Maricopa authorities unveiled a new tool to help police officers de-escalate an encounter before it turns deadly.

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Martin named to parks, rec and library committee: 'I enjoy being able to serve the public in any way I can'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 6, 2022

Maricopa City Council has appointed Dylan Martin as a member of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Library committee, replacing the seat vacated by Adam Leach, who resigned to run for City Council.

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City of Maricopa breaks ground on Sonoran Desert Parkway: 'an absolutely key and critical project'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 24, 2022

The City of Maricopa has broken ground on the first part of the Sonoran Desert Parkway, which officials hope will become a major transportation corridor in Arizona.

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Casa Grande man arrested after threatening shooting: 'our department will be diligent in investigating all threats'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 21, 2022

A Casa Grande man faces charges of making terrorist threats after allegedly threatening to commit mass shootings at a school and other locations, according to police.

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Yost Realty appreciates Casa Grande area teachers: ‘I feel like this year was very challenging’

By Sam Jackson | Jun 16, 2022

Three Casa Grande area teachers recently were honored in the annual Yost Realty Community Choice Teacher of the Year competition.

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Pinal officials want to raise money to buy industrial land: ‘No county taxpayer-funded money ... would be expected to pay this’

By Sam Jackson | Jun 6, 2022

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors plans to raise $126.5 million through the sale of taxable revenue bonds in order to buy land to use for economic development.

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McFarland on widening Interstate 10: ‘Hopefully, we can start in 2023’

By Sam Jackson | Jun 6, 2022

Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland said there is support within the Arizona congressional delegation for a $300 million federal grant to widen Interstate 10.

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Upon retirement, Robbins receives key to Casa Grande: ‘I’m honored’

By Sam Jackson | May 30, 2022

Randy Robbins was presented the key to the city by the Casa Grande City Council after announcing his retirement as Casa Grande Union High School (CGUHS) athletic director.

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Central Arizona College coach on victory over Cochise: 'I’m happy we came out on top'

By Sam Jackson | May 28, 2022

Vinnie LaGatta hit a home run in the bottom of the 15th inning to lead Central Arizona College to a 3-2 victory over Cochise in Game 3 of the Division I, Region 1 tournament earlier this month.