Casa Grande residents may want to keep a closer eye on their “pic-a-nic” baskets after a resident got a video of what may have been a bear on their morning walk. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating and has a theory on why a bear might be in the area.
And the trial date of a man accused of participating in a quadruple murder in 2017 has been moved out to late 2024. The move was approved by a Pinal County Superior Court judge after a new defense attorney was added to the death penalty case.
Also, Florence Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred over the July 4th weekend. A woman was killed on July 3 after her vehicle was hit by another car near Hunt Highway and Franklin Road.
And are you tracking the situation surrounding a ballot error that left some council candidates off the ballot? We expect to have an update soon. Keep checking our website, PinalCentral.com, for the latest.
An active start to the North American monsoon has helped to keep temperatures relatively in check in the Southwest recently, but AccuWeather forecasters say that the chance of thunderstorms will decrease in the coming days, allowing temperatures to swell across the region.
An initiative encouraging community engagement in the fight against crime is now up and running.The Casa Grande Police Department recently unveiled a new online crime reporting system.
With several events, classes and workshops planned, a new nonprofit organization aims to use yoga and creative movement to inspire joy, reduce isolation, prompt relaxation and create safe spaces for area residents.