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We start today in Maricopa, where the Maricopa Unified School District welcomed 88 new teachers. All of the new hires were welcomed at the annual New Teacher Orientation where they received training on topics such as technology integration and cooperative learning strategies.

Speaking of Maricopa, today is the last day to cast a vote for your favorite businesses in the 2024 Créme de la Copa competition. Make sure that the best people and businesses in Maricopa get the recognition they deserve by casting a vote. Click here to learn more.

Plus, in state news, Kari Lake won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control. Read more about the Senate race.

Local News

Maricopa graduates attend Chicago conference

Three local high school graduates traveled to Chicago for a weeklong conference with the Maricopa-based nonprofit Be Awesome Coalition.

Teeple rolling, set to face Melvin to be Pinal’s next sheriff

Ross Teeple, a lieutenant in the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, had a huge lead to become the Republican candidate to face Democrat and former Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin in November to be the new county sheriff.

McClure poised to retain seat on Board of Supervisors

As the unofficial results slowly trickled in, Pinal County District 4 Supervisor Jeffrey McClure felt confident in his chances to retain his seat on the dais.

Sports

2nd annual basketball tournament deemed a success

Coolidge youths enjoyed an evening of sports and prizes before going back to school.

Today’s Top Video

Pinal’s People July 27, 2024

Check out the latest edition of Pinal’s People, featuring Sgt. Violet Maestas of the Eloy Police Department.

WATCH HERE

Area News

Area wildlife are stars of critter cam at Picacho Peak State Park

Javelina falling asleep in a desert watering hole, a disgruntled Cooper’s hawk taking on a raven and a bobcat staring down a mule deer are among the surprising images caught on camera in Picacho Peak State Park.