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We start today with the latest crime news, as schools and businesses near Hunt Highway and Merrill Ranch Parkway were locked down yesterday as police looked for a man who robbed a Subway sandwich shop. Here is what we know about the incident.

Meanwhile, a woman was arrested on suspicion of human smuggling along Interstate 10 after allegedly evading an Arizona Department of Public Safety traffic stop and fleeing from law enforcement.

Plus, don’t forget about the Greatest of the Grande competition! Businesses and business people can be nominated to be placed in the Top 3 of their category from now until Aug. 23.

Local News

Pinal supervisors approve final election results over Cavanaugh’s protest

Over one supervisor’s claims of irregularities in the July 30 primary election — and another’s disappointment in Monday’s “clown show” — the Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved final election results.

Ciscomani updates CG districts on $2.8M funding for projects

U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., provided an update regarding preliminary federal funding totaling $2.8 million for two building projects for the Casa Grande Elementary School and Casa Grande Union High School districts.

Escapee quickly captured after leaving Florence prison

A state prison inmate was free for less than an hour Saturday morning after scaling the fence of the medium-custody Meadows Unit, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry reported.

Sports

Kelly strong in return to mound, D-backs stay hot with win over Phillies

Merrill Kelly pitched five solid innings in his return from a shoulder injury, Jake McCarthy had three hits and four RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stayed hot with a 12-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Today’s Top Video

Simple or Not Kitchen: Feta eggs

Eggs and cheese are a classic combination. Add a warm, toasted tortilla, and eggs and cheese are elevated to a tasty and easy-to-eat portable meal.

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Area News

5 candidates running for CGUHSD board; no contest for CGESD seats

A field of five candidates are vying for three four-year terms on the Casa Grande Union High School District board in the Nov. 5 election.

County’s IT staff praised for fast response to global outage

Information Technology staff and others who mobilized quickly to keep Pinal County running after a global computer glitch last month stood for a round of applause at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.