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We start today in Maricopa, where the Maricopa Unified School District will have additional school resource officers this year to provide more security and services on campuses. Read more about MUSD's decision.

Meanwhile, the Casa Grande Police Department has pledged its support for the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by partnering with Mercy Care and Horizon Health & Wellness to educate the residents of Casa Grande and Pinal County in utilizing the service. Get all of the details here.

Hopefully, you are finding ways to stay cool, because the hot weather is still going strong. A relentless streak of temperatures hitting 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more in Phoenix is poised to smash a record for major U.S. cities.

Local News

CG's COIL school ready to roll out students of the 21st century

A new, innovative and technologically focused school will begin its inaugural year next week when classes resume in the Casa Grande Elementary School District.

Crane’s use of ‘colored people’ in House debate brings swift condemnation

Reactions to Arizona Rep. Eli Crane’s use of the term “colored people” during a House floor debate Thursday ranged from “utter shock” to suggestions that it was a “dog whistle to white nationalists.”

Indigenous people in Arizona celebrate 75 years of voting rights

Arizona Tribal leaders, advocates, community members and organizations came together Friday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Indigenous people in Arizona earning the right to vote.

Sports

Two Vaqueros selected in MLB draft

Two Central Arizona College players and one former Vaquero were selected in last week’s 20-round Major League Baseball draft.

Today's Top Video

Extreme heat, rain, cause destruction worldwide

Deadly fires, heat, and rain struck several countries at once in the last couple of weeks.

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Area News

Casa Grande native serves aboard Navy warship based in Florida

Petty Officer 2nd Class Austin Santilli, a native of Casa Grande, is serving aboard USS Jason Dunham, a Navy warship operating out of Mayport.

Maricopa Arts Council's creativity season starts in August

The Maricopa Arts Council invites the community to participate in their “dynamic” ARTS season starting in August.

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