An alleged human smuggler was arrested in Casa Grande after five vehicle occupants fled and were not located after a pursuit along Interstate 10. A deputy from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a gray Lexus traveling along I-10 outside Eloy for failing to maintain its lane. As the deputy approached, the driver pulled away, causing the deputy to follow in pursuit.

Meanwhile, Central Arizona College hopes to increase the workforce in healthcare professions to meet population needs. CAC announced a new initiative with MedCerts to offer accelerated training programs for those pursuing a healthcare or information technology career. Click here to learn more about the initiative.

Plus, in sports, our PinalPreps Game of the Week features two familiar opponents, as the Jake Barro-led Corona del Sol Aztecs will face the Casa Grande Union Cougars. Barro will return to Casa Grande for the first time since leading the Cougars to a 4A State Championship in 2021. Despite him being a familiar face, Cougars head coach Mark Luna says Friday’s contest against Barro will be “just another game.”