Arcadia Fire burns 121 acres near Dudleyville; 70% contained
Dudleyville, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters are working to contain a fast-growing wildfire that broke out in Pinal County Friday afternoon. The Arcadia Fire was first reported around 4 p.m. about five miles south of Dudleyville in Pinal County. The fire has burned about 121 acres and was 70% contained as of Saturday afternoon, according to […]
Arizona man who killed family of three indicted, prosecutors say
PHOENIX — A man suspected of killing three family members of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb's relatives in a car crash has been charged, authorities announced Thursday. Brian Alexander Torres Perez, now 22, is suspected of murdering the young parents and their 11-month-old daughter on Dec. 16, 2022. Cooper Lamb, 20, and his fiancée, Caroline […]
‘Excessive’ abandoned campfires alarm Arizona fire officials
As wildfires increase this season, Arizona fire officials are growing alarmed at a spate of improperly extinguished campfires in areas where such activity is currently restricted. Tiffany Davila, a spokeswoman for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, told The Arizona Republic that agency patrolmen found the remains of 10 abandoned campfires on the […]
Pinal District 5 Republican Committee hosts state representative candidates forum
Written by Kim Grady, Pinal D5 Executive Committee Member, Pinal D5 District Chair The third annual candidate forum held by the Pinal 5th District Republican Committee brought together six candidates vying for two state House seats in Arizona's 7th Legislative District. LD7 is one of 30 counties in the state and consists of sections of […]
Pinal County Authorities Investigate After Burned Human Remains Found
Authorities in Pinal County, Arizona, are grappling with a chilling discovery made in a remote desert area. A group of human remains, with a gruesome description of being burned, were discovered in a precarious location east of Queen Valley, between Gold Canyon and Superior. Authorities received the report shortly after 11:30 a.m. on February 1, […]
Arizona man speaks about crash that nearly killed his wife, son
The accident occurred as the two were returning home from a team roping competition. Learn how to help a family member recover from a serious injury. COOLIDGE, Ariz. — February 14 will be a day that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons for the Coolidge family, as everything changed in a matter of […]
Coolidge Family Gravely Injured in Pinal County Crash, Community
A family's victory turned into tragedy after a horrific crash Wednesday in Pinal County, Arizona, left three people, including a Coolidge mother and son, with serious injuries. 12 news. The crash occurred near Highway 87 and Arica Road and involved two vehicles with significant front end damage. The Sherwood family was celebrating their team's victory […]
Arizona coach accused of pocketing student financial aid
The 44-year-old former CAC coach faces multiple charges of theft and fraud in Pinal County. PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — A former Central Arizona University basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling student financial aid and fundraiser funds, officials announced. Pinal County Sheriff's Office He said 44-year-old Dennis Cardenas was recently arrested in Yuma […]
Reinhardt: Pinal County’s water resources must be managed carefully
Written by Phil Reinhardt, resident of northern Pinal County A report from the Arizona Department of Water Resources found that all of Pinal County's groundwater is accounted for. However, more than 700 rental units have been approved in Casa Grande that circumvent water laws. Why was this allowed? This situation is extremely worrying, especially in […]
Former Central Arizona College women’s basketball coach arrested for fraudulent schemes and theft
TUCSON, Ariz. (13News) – The Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has arrested a former Central Arizona College (CAC) women's basketball coach on suspicion of fraud scheme and theft. Officials said the investigation began in August 2022 when a CAC representative reported a possible theft to PCSO. According to PCSO, the investigation revealed that 44-year-old Dennis […]
