Cooler weather on the way | Daily Headlines

RJ Hamster

Cooler weather on the way | Daily Headlines

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Good morning RJ,

Congratulations to this couple, who took a break from their wedding planning to spend some quality time together at Country Thunder this weekend.

By the way, did you miss part of the annual country music festival this weekend? We’ve got plenty of photos, videos and stories about the celebration on our website. Check out the stories our reporters gathered about the people, the music, the activities and the vendors. Not to mention, PUPPIES!

And in other news you may have missed last week, a group of Casa Grande neighbors are accusing a developer of “bait and switch.”

Local News

Pattern flip to bring a cooldown to the Southwest

Cooler weather is on the horizon for Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico residents. The record-setting heat that overtook the region in days leading up to the past weekend will depart from much of the American Southwest, and lower temperatures will take its place.

Fan collects 25 years worth of artist signatures and lifelong memories at Country Thunder

For one Arizona fan, the annual festivals have amounted to 25 years of fun and cherished experiences.

San Tan Valley man sentenced to 44 years in prison for murder, assault

A 31-year-old San Tan Valley man was sentenced to 44 years in prison late last week after being found guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated assault in February.

Sports

Spartans run-rule Prospectors

In a matchup of softball teams that were undefeated in Class 4A Black Canyon Region play, it was all Vista Grande in Friday night’s home game against Apache Junction.

Today’s Top Video

Dancing with the Thunder 2022

Much like Camp Scallywags and the pirate ship which has become a staple at Country Thunder, so has the Dancing with the Thunder competition where couples show off their best dance moves and athletic abilities.

WATCH HERE

Area News

Glamping, a way to camp out in style and comfort at Country Thunder

“Glamping” is all the craze at Country Thunder, and one of the newer ways to enjoy the festival in style. Just behind the Main Stage is a secluded row of 50 “glampsites,” as they are called.