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Plans for a new aquatic complex and expanded sporting facilities are moving forward as the city prepares to take the next steps in its $67 million voter-approved recreational bond program, with details of the proposed projects presented to ... pinalcentral.com/casa_grande…

Students worked on manual lawn mowers instead of motorcycles and ATVs. A teacher had to bring his own fume extractor so students would not inhale hazardous lead solder fumes. A shortage of needles and gloves limited students’ opportunities to ... pinalcentral.com/free-access…

One of the city’s major shopping centers has been sold for more than $60 million. pinalcentral.com/casa_grande…

One person was flown to a hospital after their vehicle crashed into a residence over the weekend. pinalcentral.com/eloy_enterp…

The Florence Town Council was urged to get the best possible deal for residents before supporting a major annexation that could lead to a sea of solar panels east of the present town limits. pinalcentral.com/florence_re…

When COVID-19 forced schools to go into a remote learning routine, Pinal County leaders realized that some areas lacked the internet connection necessary to handle the demand for reliable virtual connectivity. pinalcentral.com/san_tan_val…

A star-studded lineup of country music hitmakers will take the stage in Florence for one weekend in April as Country Thunder Arizona 2027 gets underway. pinalcentral.com/recreation_…

A proposed food truck court planned for Maricopa’s Heritage District is one step closer to reality after the Maricopa City Council unanimously approved a zoning change to keep the project moving forward. pinalcentral.com/maricopa_mo…

A Casa Grande man was sentenced to more than three years in prison by a federal judge earlier this week for making threats against President Donald Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris. pinalcentral.com/casa_grande…

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. On a recent weeknight, standing at the head of a small room in a nondescript office building, ... pinalcentral.com/casa_grande…

Citing impacts to classroom instruction, Central Arizona College cut campus police spending to redirect funds toward faculty and staff positions, just weeks after Interim President Karin Hilgersom took over as head of the college. pinalcentral.com/casa_grande…

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After three years of bringing food, music and family entertainment to Casa Grande, the Southwest Taco Fest is about to undergo a major transformation. pinalcentral.com/casa_grande…

The town of San Tan Valley has continued to have a strong relationship with its public safety partners Rural Metro for fire and American Medical Response for ambulance services. pinalcentral.com/san_tan_val…

A high-speed pursuit in the streets of Coolidge ended with a collision between two Coolidge Police Department vehicles and the escape of the fleeing driver, who remains at large. pinalcentral.com/coolidge_ex…

Halloween activities begin soon and as usual, there’s plenty of spooky fun to choose from. pinalcentral.com/recreation_…

Despite warning measures taken by operators, a woman was hit by a passing train in Eloy during her morning jog. pinalcentral.com/eloy_enterp…

The Grand Canyon State announced Friday that it intends to join Nevada’s lawsuit challenging the federal government’s most recent plan for the future of the Colorado River. pinalcentral.com/arizona_new…

A man who went missing in Monterey County, California and was found and pronounced dead on Tuesday has been identified as a Casa Grande resident. pinalcentral.com/casa_grande…

Global Water Resources released a statement Thursday assuring customers that E. coli tests of the city’s water remain negative and claim to have no knowledge of the reported cases of E. coli in the city. pinalcentral.com/maricopa_mo…