Volunteers are gathering clothing, food and household items today for a Florence couple who lost their house in a fire. A GoFundMe account has also been set up for the couple. The couple’s home burned to the ground despite a volunteer fire department only being a few miles away.
Also, a judge ruled that Rep. Mark Finchem and Congressmen Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs can stay on the ballot, after rejecting a claim from the national organization Free Speech for People that the three should be disqualified because they allegedly participated in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
And environmental groups are suing the federal government to halt further development of Interstate 11 because they say the federal government allegedly failed to consider the damage one section of the route near Tucson might do to the environment.
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A 40-year-old man is facing four different charges and a 45-year-old man is being charged with conspiracy after reportedly being caught stealing a catalytic converter on April 16.
While San Tan Foothills track and field head coach Mike Carlin mentioned that his squad is still growing as a program, the Sabercats are hoping that some of their prominent athletes will get a chance to shine at the state tournament
Nap Lawrence has had a number of achievements accredited to his name. But what Lawrence is most known for is his giving spirit, having gifted millions of dollars to support local causes including the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor. Read more about Lawrence’s philanthropy here.
Maricopa Fire Station 571 received its new fire truck last Monday with a special ceremony.
On Porter Road, this fire station conducted a push-in ceremony, which dates back to the horse-drawn steamer engine days.
The traffic light at Florence Hospital will be replaced with a new one a few hundred feet north at Hunt Highway and Franklin Road following action Monday by the Town Council.