In describing the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department, one word comes to mind for Chief Brad Pitassi. It is “passionate,” and it’s one thing he wishes more people knew about the department’s staff.
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FLORENCE — A woman convicted of murdering a 3-year-old girl in Maricopa in 2015 will spend the rest of her life in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.
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CASA GRANDE — With items ranging from specialty crayons and handmade soaps to freshly made jams and pickles, students at the Center for Online and Innovative Learning will greet the public during a special event on Saturday, talk about what they’ve learned and sell a variety of items made in…
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FLORENCE — Several businesses and individuals were honored April 18 at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Community and Business Excellence awards.
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PHOENIX — A Santa Cruz Valley Union High School graduate has received recognition for her outstanding work addressing the state’s opioid crisis.
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COOLIDGE — Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology students have been traveling around Pinal County teaching junior high students about possible career options in an entertaining way.
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COOLIDGE — Imagine Prep video production program students will celebrate their “exceptional work” via a Silver Screen Showcase.
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MARICOPA — As graduation is beginning to creep up on Maricopa seniors, many are starting to finalize their decisions on what comes after high school.
Of the 12 Pinal County baseball and softball teams that competed in play-in games on Wednesday, only four punched their ticket and advanced to their respective state tournaments.
GOODYEAR — It has been an absolute rollercoaster ride for the Casa Grande Union softball program following the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the pandemic.
QUEEN CREEK — Since 2022, the play-in round has served as the Vista Grande baseball team’s kryptonite.
COOLIDGE — The owner of the new Bad Aces Martial Arts gym hopes to bring “a helping culture” to Coolidge and build up the community.
Buckle up, folks because the postseason for high school baseball and softball is among us.
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FLORENCE — The sun has set on another weekend full of country music in the Florence desert. As Country Thunder 2024 came to a close, some attendees said that despite a more “low-key” lineup, they still had plenty of fun at the four-day festival.
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FLORENCE — Already having a big moment on the Main Stage at Country Thunder, Avery Anna had a surprise audience visit from a former teacher who traveled down to watch her perform at Country Thunder.
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FLORENCE — Country Thunder, with its blowing dust and lack of showers, doesn’t tend to be a place where people look better as the weekend goes along. But thanks to a barber-for-the-stars and a local salon owner, fans and musicians alike can stay looking sharp.
Action in courts and state capitals around the U.S. this week have made it clear again: The overturning of Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion did not settle the issue.
PHOENIX — An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others for their roles in an attempt to overturn Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in the neighboring state.
PHOENIX — Early childhood care and education programs struggled to recruit, retain staff and meet labor costs before the COVID-19 pandemic. Then the worldwide shutdown made matters worse, as parents turned their homes into conference rooms, classrooms and day care centers.
PHOENIX — A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, which only offers an exception for saving the patient’s life.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Republican-led states are rushing to give broader immigration enforcement powers to local police and impose criminal penalties for those living in the country illegally as the issue of migrants crossing the U.S. border remains central to the 2024 elections.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle.
ST. LOUIS — Lars Nootbaar drove in two runs and Kyle Gibson pitched six effective innings, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of three…
BISBEE — In this historic mining town tucked into the Mule Mountains in southeast Arizona, time travel really is possible.
TEMPE — Grand Canyon University showed off its multi-million dollar esports facility in mid-March by hosting the Western Cactus League 2024, the first in-person esports competition to host all…
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COOLIDGE — A local teacher hopes to bring “pure fun” and laughter to the community through Coolidge Comedy Hour.
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FLORENCE — The sun has set on another weekend full of country music in the Florence desert. As Country Thunder 2024 came to a close, some attendees said that despite a more “low-key” lineup, they still had plenty of fun at the four-day festival.
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FLORENCE — Already having a big moment on the Main Stage at Country Thunder, Avery Anna had a surprise audience visit from a former teacher who traveled down to watch her perform at Country Thunder.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law.
NEW YORK — New York’s highest court on Thursday threw out Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction with a ruling that shocked and disappointed women who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era and left those who testified in the case bracing for a retrial against the ex-movie mogul.
WASHINGTON — Lawyers for an American believed to be held by the Taliban for nearly two years are asking a United Nations human rights investigator to intervene, citing what they say is cruel and inhumane treatment.
WASHINGTON — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press.
JERUSALEM — The construction of a new port in Gaza and an accompanying U.S. military-built pier offshore are underway, but the complex plan to bring more desperately needed food to Palestinian civilians is still mired in fears over security and how the humanitarian aid will be delivered.
BOSTON — Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of arrests, while others appeared content to wait out student protests Thursday, as the final days of the semester ticked down and graduation ceremo…
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond November…
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, adding that it will include much sought after munitions for Patriot air defense systems.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti was installed Thursday in the capital of this Caribbean country, which is marred by gang violence and soaring hunger and poverty.
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BRASILIA, Brazil — Thousands of Indigenous people marched on Thursday in Brazil's capital, calling on the government to officially recognize lands they have lived on for centuries and to protect territories from criminal activities such as illegal mining.
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NEW YORK — Donald Trump returned to court Thursday for the third day of witness testimony in his hush money trial.
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WASHINGTON — Lawyers for an American believed to be held by the Taliban for nearly two years are asking a United Nations human rights investigator to intervene, citing what they say is cruel a…
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WASHINGTON — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to opera…
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti was installed Thursday in the capital of this Caribbean country, which is marred by gang violen…
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JERUSALEM — The construction of a new port in Gaza and an accompanying U.S. military-built pier offshore are underway, but the complex plan to bring more desperately needed food to Palestinian…
CASA GRANDE — After trying an auction-based sales format, Lighthouse Ministries/MASH Unit is switching to clearance store sales to raise money for its ministries.
Fundraiser for Trinity youth group
MELBOURNE, Australia — A Sydney bishop who was stabbed repeatedly in an alleged extremist attack blamed on a teenager has backed X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s legal bid to overturn an Australian ban on sharing graphic video of the attack on social media.
CASA GRANDE, Art has been a significant part of Regis Sommers’s life for as long as she can remember.
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NEW YORK — New York’s highest court on Thursday threw out Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction with a ruling that shocked and disappointed women who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era and left those who testified in the case bracing for a retrial against the ex-movie mogul.
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BOSTON — Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of arrests, while others appeared content to wait out student protests Thursday, as the final days of the semester ticked down and graduation ceremo…
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NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell Thursday on worries about a toxic cocktail for financial markets, one where inflation remains stubbornly high but the economy’s growth flags. A sharp drop for Facebook parent Meta Platforms, one of Wall Street’s most influential stocks, also dragged the market lower.
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The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that
NEW YORK — Catch and kill. Checkbook journalism. Secret deals. Friends helping friends.
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SAN FRANCISCO — The FCC on Thursday restored “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others.
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Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken once again.
With scenic state routes and plenty of ground to cover, there's a lot of great reasons to road-trip in and around Pinal County. There are also a host of wonderful destinations to see. Here are…
With gloves, trash bags and a go-getter attitude, volunteers every spring and fall blanket Pinal County to pick up the trash and debris that accumulates along the roadways.
Trees and shrubs, especially those that naturally thrive in the desert, can add another layer of beauty to any landscape.
Spring is a time for growth, both literally and figuratively.
Hoping to bring a canopy of green and longterm beauty to the community, several area groups are working to plant a sea of trees across Pinal County.
CASA GRANDE — The city Fire Department's addition of ambulance service and a new station come as residential and industrial growth continue to boom in town.
Pinal has plenty of natural beauty, encompassing everything from scenic mountainous horizons to landscapes dotted with the vibrant yellows and purples of wildflowers to vistas filled with the …
With beautiful wildflowers blooming, an abundance of soft-hued color schemes and the warmer temperatures that come with the end of winter, spring is a great season for crafting and changing ho…
The Avocado Nursery's staff take their years of experience and share it with others wanting to create their own backyard paradise and garden as people drive up to the 10-acre plot along Overfi…
Since it reopened last year, the Arizona City Community Library at 13254 S. Sunland Gin Road has become popular, especially with retirees and families with young children, Manager Jeff Prock s…
Recently Arizona has received its fair share of rain and, in some places, snow. And while the winter precipitation may be good for improving drought conditions, it can also bring some dangers …
A huge shout-out to Brianna González for submitting this adorable picture snapped at the Casa Grande Street Fair's Car Show in January.
The ancient practice of yoga offers a collection of mental, physical and emotional health benefits, such as stress reduction, improved confidence, greater focus and a greater sense of connecti…
Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to the gym…
Wendy Webb still remembers driving to people's houses or meeting people in the Fry's parking lot to deliver food. The food bank moved into a trailer, then into its current home in the blue bar…
Whether he's installing an air-conditioning unit at a home or organizing a fundraiser for a charitable cause, Robert Felix said his strong sense of community is what drives him.
Chloe Armstrong’s days are like any other teenager's: wake up, go to school, participate in the occasional after-school activity, go home, do homework, go to bed and wake up the next day to do…
Amber Liermann joined the Maricopa City Council three years ago and, recently, began her journey as vice mayor.
Issues like the one you are currently holding in your hands are among my favorite to put together.
In describing the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department, one word comes to mind for Chief Brad Pitassi. It is “passionate,” and it’s one thing he wishes more people knew about the department’s staff.
Although things are changing over at Maricopa City Hall, you may see some familiar faces.
Thirty years is a long time to spend with one employer.
For husband and wife Maria and Ivan Pour, visual and performing arts are a passion and, as teachers, they work to share their art with the next generation.
In the eyes of Luis Ascencio, the owner of AZ Quality Plumbing, plumbing isn't just what he does for a living — it's a passion.
Family, community and justice are important to Angel Raymond.
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- New study calculates climate change's economic bite will hit about $38 trillion a year by 2049
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