We start today with crime news, as alleged reckless driving prompted the arrest of the man indicted for three counts of manslaughter in a vehicle collision that resulted in the death of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s son and his family. Here is what we know about the arrest.
In transportation news, one lane of eastbound Interstate 10 was reopened around 9 a.m. at the Gila River Bridge as crews continue to make repairs to the bridge’s concrete deck. Read more about I-10 road conditions.
Plus, a Casa Grande woman was arrested on a warrant for negligent homicide. She was arrested by the Casa Grande Police Department on May 20 after coming into contact with police — a wants and warrants check was conducted and police found an outstanding warrant for her arrest.
The Democrats’ House campaign arm plans to inject $2.8 million into two battleground districts in Arizona, targeting U.S. Reps. David Schweikert and Juan Ciscomani.
U.S. Rep. Eli Crane got $900,000 worth of support from Kevin McCarthy when he won his Arizona congressional seat in 2022, according to campaign finance records. Less than a year later, he was one of eight hardline Republicans…
Arizona’s private school voucher program, Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, which has taken more heat since its expansion in 2022, has a familiar presence in Pinal County and nestles itself uncomfortably between proponents of school choice and critics.