Good morning RJ,
The Arizona City community was shaken over the weekend after an armed robbery took the life of a beloved convenience store owner. Billy Johnson is accused of committing the crime at the Sunlite Market and has been charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery. Get all of the details here.
As high temperatures continue to break records across the country, Pinal County is unfortunately not immune to the sweltering heat. According to the National Weather Service, average temperatures between July 1 and 23 reached 97.1 degrees, the warmest ever start to the month for the area. Read more on how the heatwave is affecting Pinal communities.
Meanwhile, the latest issue of the Copacetic Magazine is now available! In this edition, we take a peak into the future to see what the city of Maricopa could look like 20 years down the road. In this story, city staff discuss what kind of entertainment options the community hopes to provide for its residents. |