CASA GRANDE — A school-based recycling program is growing so fast, organizers have created a new Facebook page to unite volunteers and give regular updates.

CASA GRANDE — With a second-place finish at the Arizona Interscholastic Association state qualifier competition on Saturday, the Casa Grande Union High School Cougar Spiritline is headed to state finals.

CASA GRANDE — The start of the new year may seem early to begin thinking about the first day of school, but for families with children entering kindergarten next school year, it’s not too soon to get ready. In fact, many schools hold their kindergarten registration events beginning this month.

CASA GRANDE — The Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona will host a virtual animal dance party for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade on Feb. 9 and 17.

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CASA GRANDE — A Phoenix man is facing drug charges after police stopped him on Interstate 10 and allegedly found a variety of drugs in the vehicle he was driving.

CASA GRANDE — A Casa Grande man is facing kidnapping and assault charges after allegedly attacking a woman he was living with.

CASA GRANDE — A Casa Grande man’s attempt to break up a family fight by shooting a gun in the air has him facing charges, authorities said.

CASA GRANDE — The Casa Grande Elementary School District has decided to postpone its return to in-person learning until March 1.

ELOY — An Eloy man who allegedly stole a woman’s car collided with another car while trying to evade police.

CASA GRANDE — A Tucson man is facing drug charges after he was pulled over by Casa Grande Police on Interstate 10 and officers allegedly found 30,000 fentanyl pills and cocaine in the backseat.

CASA GRANDE — The city kicked off Stormwater Awareness Week by announcing a contest for the public to participate in.

CASA GRANDE — A volunteer group is hoping more people join its effort to clean up roadside trash and debris on Saturday, Jan. 30.

CASA GRANDE — A Pinal County Superior Court judge who was pulled over on New Year’s Eve by a Casa Grande Police officer is seeking treatment for high blood pressure.

PHOENIX — State Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, has introduced a bill that will help promote growth in Pinal County with existing water safeguards.

CASA GRANDE — A Casa Grande man is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly punching a person living with him.

CASA GRANDE — The Casa Grande Alliance is sponsoring a civil rights-themed spoken word contest with a chance for poets to win $100.

CASA GRANDE — It took a pandemic for Casa Grande residents to shop more locally rather than in the Valley.

CASA GRANDE — Bernice Whitaker celebrated her 99th birthday on Jan. 16 surrounded by her friends and the staff at the Copper Sky Assisted Living facility.

PHOENIX — As Arizona remains the worst state in the nation for the rate of new COVID-19 cases, a public health expert warned Wednesday that more people in the state need to get tested.

CASA GRANDE — A Casa Grande man is facing charges after he allegedly was found sitting in a stolen vehicle.

CASA GRANDE — Carrying Black Lives Matter flags and signs calling for peace, unity and justice, a group gathered in front of Casa Grande City Hall Monday evening for a candlelight vigil in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

CASA GRANDE — The Casa Grande RC Flyers, an Academy of Model Aeronautics award-winning club dedicated to promoting interest in model aviation and assisting area charities, has expanded its board of directors and added to its responsibilities.

CASA GRANDE -- Some Pinal County residents woke up to something unfamiliar Tuesday morning -- rain.

CASA GRANDE — An online fundraiser has been started in hopes to relocate burrowing owls to a safe environment as construction continues in Casa Grande.

FLORENCE – A Casa Grande man accused of punching a girl repeatedly in the stomach after finding out she was pregnant with his child has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation.

CASA GRANDE — The city may purchase an upgrade of the existing traffic system controls.

PHOENIX — First Things First, Arizona’s early childhood agency, has received a $200,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to provide support to child care programs seeking health and safety guidance as they work to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, a press release from the organization said.

CASA GRANDE — A 20-year-old Phoenix man led Casa Grande Police officers on a chase through town, jumping curbs and driving erratically before crashing his stolen truck into a power pole in a field.

CASA GRANDE — Two teens have been named Career and Technical Education Students of the Month in the Casa Grande Union High School District.

FLORENCE — Just about everyone wants the new COVID-19 vaccine, or at least that’s how it looks in Pinal County. Public Health staff had received over 4,000 calls in the last couple of days, Director Tascha Spears said.

CASA GRANDE — Proponents of a plan to install shower services for the homeless and less fortunate say they hold no grudges after their request for a special use permit was denied by the Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission.

CASA GRANDE — Two Casa Grande Union High School District students have been named January Students of the Month by the Casa Grande Rotary Club. They are:

CASA GRANDE — While there may be a few fans of folded paper maps still out there, for many who enjoy road warrioring in a recreational vehicle, a GPS navigation system is a must-have tool.

FLORENCE — The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted to send a letter to state health officials to ask for more COVID-19 vaccine in Pinal County.

CASA GRANDE — Winter has been a busy season for Nancy and Alan Friedman.

CASA GRANDE — Black Lives Matter Pinal County plans a COVID-safe car parade on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CASA GRANDE — “Zombie” subdivisions across Casa Grande are being brought back to life as homes continue to be built and the population is projected to grow significantly.