Pinal County correctional sergeant accused of kidnapping, sexual assault

A correctional officer for Florence State Prison was arrested Aug. 6 for multiple counts of kidnapping, sexual assault and sexual abuse.

Arizona sheriff's 'Citizens Posse' allows residents to be deputized

“As Sheriff of Pinal County, I am given the authority to deputize civilians to assist in law enforcement," Sheriff Mark Lamb said. "While we hope such an action is never required, we want to make sure those willing to step into the role are trained and ready.”

Pinal County Sheriff's Office launches 'Citizens Posse' program
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Civilians can be deputized to assist in law enforcement situations. Participants will be required to take a 4-hour course that will team them the basics of constitutional law, search and seizure, basic firearm safety, home safety, and the use of force.

Arizona schools send COVID-19 liability waivers, here's what a lawyer says about it

As the possible in-person instruction start date of Aug. 17 looms in Arizona, schools are sending parents COVID-19 liability waivers, agreeing to waive their right to sue if someone contracts the virus while at school.

Gasline Fire burns about 120 acres in Pinal County
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Firefighters are getting a handle on the wildfire that the Arizona State Forestry Department says was caused by target shooting.

Teachers preparing for a virtual start to 2020-2021 school year

As a new school year approaches, teachers are getting ready to teach in a different way during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Bighorn Fire in Pima County fully contained; burned nearly 120,000 acres

The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography were the main challenges in fighting the blaze near Tucson. 

Nikola breaks ground on electric truck factory in Arizona

The plant will create at least 1,800 new jobs once it's built, according to Nikola. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion in late 2021 with phase two being completed 12 to 18 months after that.

2 Arizona Confederate monuments on state land relocated to private property

Officials with a Confederate organization have asked Arizona state officials to remove two Confederate monuments in Arizona for relocation to private property.

Missing 88-year-old man from Pinal County located

The PInal County Sheriff's Office is searching for Donald Cline, an 88-year-old man with dementia.

Hawaii inmates monitored for COVID-19 at Arizona prison

The Hawaii Department of Public Safety said 45 Hawaii inmates in the same unit at the Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy are in quarantine.

SR 79 closed due to fatal crash involving 3 vehicles near Florence

The Arizona Department of Transportation says State Route 79 is closed in both directions between US 60 and Arizona Farms Road, due to the crash.

Arizona man accused of firing shots at construction workers

Pinal County Sheriff’s officials said 66-year-old Ralph Rubin is jailed on suspicion of endangerment and aggravated assault after a group of construction workers were working in the Hidden Valley area outside Maricopa when they were fired at on the morning of July 8.