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RJ Hamster

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The Casa Grande Police Department has made two more arrests in the shooting last week during a vacant house party that killed 17-year-old high school student Hailey Stephens and wounded another 17-year-old girl. Click here for more info on the most recent arrests.

In sports, the Poston Butte Broncos girls basketball team is ready to achieve their championship aspirations. As one of the best basketball programs in the county, the Broncos have high expectations for the 2023-24 season. Check out the full season preview.

Plus, planning for future development of the City Hall complex, including the fate of the old high school auditorium, will be discussed by the City Council during a study session tonight. Read more about what’s on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.

Local News

Shope calls for National Guard to operate popular border crossing set to close

Saying it is overwhelmed with people crossing the border illegally, Customs and Border Protection will be shutting down the port of entry at Lukeville on Monday, a move that will force Arizonans to drive hundreds of miles out of the way to get to and from the Mexican resort town of Puerto Penasco.

Roundtable highlights shortcomings of prisoner reentry to society

An informative and at times emotional community forum about inmates returning to society was held by the Pinal County Coalition to End Homelessness on Thursday.

Work resumes on $10B renewable energy transmission project despite tribal objections

The tractors are back at work clearing land and building access roads for a $10 billion transmission line that would end in Pinal County and the Biden administration describes as an important part of the nation’s transition to renewable energy.

Sports

Dust Devils show promise in new season

While their 3-15 record last year may not show it, the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils boys basketball team has talent — it just comes down to putting all of it together on the floor.

Today’s Top Video

Back Story November 21, 2023

Casa Grande Dispatch reporter Jodie Newell takes us to the annual CG FFA steak fry.

WATCH HERE

Area News

Seeds of Change Gala aims to plant change for community

— From Copacetic Magazine — Every year, the Seeds of Change Gala raises money for Against Abuse Inc, a provider of services for those impacted by domestic violence. The event was nominated in the Créme of the Copa category of best events.

Relay for Life supports cancer survivors through family-friendly event

— From Copacetic Magazine — Relay for Life is gearing up for its 13th annual event. It’s organized by co-leads Jeremiah Gow and Jaime Harrison. Gow answered questions for Copacetic about the event.