90 dogs found inside home, Casa Grande police investigates animal cruelty case
Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty after six dead dogs were found outside a Casa Grande home and 90 dogs were found living inside the residence.
PCSO: 3 arrested for murder of Stanfield teen
On Sept. 10, PCSO announced the arrests of Genaro Acosta, 16, Benjamin Villa, 15, and Emilio Acosta, 14. Police say the victim, Isaac Rosales, was found after deputies responded to a call of shots fired on Sept. 1 at a home on Baylor Way in Stanfield, west of Casa Grande.
Queen Creek Neo-Nazi pleads guilty over threats to journalists
An Arizona man has pleaded guilty in connection to threats made against journalists by Neo-Nazis.
8 Arizona counties face ballot deadlines as court mulls Kanye West appeal
Maricopa, Pima, Apache, Mohave, Pinal, Cochise, Coconino and La Paz counties face a Sept. 8 deadline for printing ballots. The deadline for the remaining counties is late afternoon on Sept. 9.
Excessive Heat Warning in effect for 11 Arizona counties
The Excessive Heat Warning will affect parts of Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties.
Arizona woman facing eviction after losing her job, husband in the past year
The $300 of extra money people were receiving for unemployment could be running out soon and thousands of Arizonans are struggling. FOX 10's Matt Galka is in Casa Grande where the situation is getting dire for one woman.
10 Arizona counties meet health benchmarks to resume in-person learning at schools
The Arizona Department of Health Services announced on Sept. 3 that six Arizona counties, including Maricopa, have joined four others in meeting the benchmarks for hybrid learning -- a combination of in-person and virtual learning in schools amid COVID-19.
Casa Grande Police: Man arrested in connection with series of arson and arson attempts
A Casa Grande man is accused of committing arson, according to police in the Central Arizona city.
Two people killed in Queen Creek crash, police investigating
Two victims haven't been identified in a Aug. 31 fatal Queen Creek crash.
233 more virus cases reported at ICE facility in Arizona
ICE reported 850 new positive cases nationwide on Aug. 28 for a total of 5,300 overall cases since the pandemic began.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 9 Arizona counties
According to the National Weather Service, the heat warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. on August 24 and is set to expire at 8 p.m. on August 28. The warning covers most of the Valley, including Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Cave Creek, Chandler, Deer Valley, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Queen Creek.
Gyms aim to open in Phoenix, Tucson as virus cases ebb
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
J.O. Combs School District in need of substitute teachers for in-person instruction
The J.O. Combs Unified School District in Pinal County is in need to substitute teachers as several called out sick over COVID-19 concerns.
Driver leads DPS troopers on high speed chase on I-10, causes several crashes in Phoenix
A truck driver was arrested after leading Arizona DPS troopers on a chase down the I-10 freeway on Aug. 20.
Arizona officials seek info about Pinal County sheriff’s ‘Citizens Posse’
County Sheriff Mark Lamb said the group will be used to educate the public on police, firearms, the law and how to protect themselves and their families. But, he said the group may also be called upon to help enforce the law, the Casa Grande Dispatch reported. Members of the group would be certified after completing a four-hour course.
J.O. Combs Unified School District delays in-person learning as mass call-out delays start of school year
People are speaking out as officials with J.O. Combs Unified School District prepares to hold a meeting over a staff call-out that resulted in officials delaying the start of the new school year.
Queen Creek students return to class in person despite COVID-19 pandemic
For students at Queen Creek Unified School District, it's back to school as usual for many students, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
J.O. Combs Unified rolls back choice to begin in-person classes on time, protests held
Students, parents and teachers held a protest at the J.O. Combs Unified School District office, making their voices heard and wanting to head back to school. The district canceled in-person classes at least until Aug. 20.
Officials: Classes at J.O. Combs Unified School District cancelled for August 18, 19 amid staff callout
Due to insufficient staffing level, classes will not resume at one East Valley school district, amid controversy over whether it is safe to resume in-person learning.