TWU acquires rare Florence Nightingale collection amid National Nurses Month
TWU acquired a rare Florence Nightingale collection with roughly 350 artifacts, from letters and memorabilia to first editions of Notes on Nursing.
May 20, 2026Open source
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Judge rules Pinal County attorney overstepped authority
FLORENCE, Ariz. (KVOA) - A judge ruled in favor of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in a legal dispute with County Attorney Brad Miller over who has the...
May 15, 2026Open source
Meet the top grads from Eloy, Coolidge and Florence
Meet the top grads from Eloy, Coolidge and Florence
May 15, 2026Open source
Disqualification decision near in 2017 CG quadruple murder case
FLORENCE — Hearings on whether the Pinal County Attorney’s Office and Superior Court should be disqualified from further handling of the cases of Alec Pe...
May 12, 2026Open source
Pinal County seeks death penalty for inmate accused of killing 3 fellow inmates
FLORENCE, Ariz. (KVOA) — Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announced his office will seek the death penalty against an inmate accused of killing three fell...
May 12, 2026Open source
Equestrian events, RV and boat parking OK'd near CG
FLORENCE — A covered parking facility for recreational vehicles and boats south of Casa Grande, and an equestrian events center north of Casa Grande, were...
May 8, 2026Open source
Rep. Adelita Grijalva visits Florence ICE facility
U.S. Representative Adelita Grijalva made an unannounced visit to the Florence Staging Facility, run by the ICE Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations...
May 8, 2026Open source
Rep. Grijalva makes unannounced visit to Florence ICE facility
FLORENCE, Ariz. (KVOA) - Southern Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva says more needs to be done to protect detainees at short-term facilities...
May 8, 2026Open source
Grijalva conducts unannounced inspection at ICE detention facility in Florence
U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva made an unannounced visit Thursday to the Florence Staging Facility, part of an Arizona detention complex run by ICE, but was not...
May 7, 2026Open source
Flo Fest: Florence’s free street festival to return with music, art, and more
NORTHAMPTON — In a year in which a few western Massachusetts festivals will not return, one of them is back — with a new name. Florence Night Out, a free...
May 6, 2026Open source
Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded ga...
May 6, 2026Open source
Netflix viewers binging 'addictive' spy drama that stars Florence Pugh
A new crime miniseries on Netflix starring Florence Pugh is so
May 5, 2026Open source
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Suspect in deadly Midway District assault arrested in Arizona
A 60-year-old man was arrested in Arizona for an outstanding San Diego County Superior Court arrest warrant connected to the death of a 68-year-old man,...
May 17, 2026Open source
Medical Examiner confirms Haitian asylum seeker died from untreated tooth infection in Az detention
A Haitian asylum seeker who spent months in detention in Arizona died from an infection in his lung caused by an untreated tooth infection, according to a pr...
May 16, 2026Open source
Fire restrictions go into effect Friday across Arizona
The restrictions apply to state parks and state trust lands in Maricopa, Gila and Pinal counties.
May 15, 2026Open source
Former Arizona firefighter sentenced to prison for producing CSAM
The former Eloy firefighter was found in possession of thousands of files of child pornography, prosecutors say.
May 12, 2026Open source
CG veterans groups band together to tidy veterans memorial
CASA GRANDE — A band of more than 20 volunteers teamed up to tidy up the Pinal County Veterans Memorial on May 9.
May 12, 2026Open source
Pinal County attorney seeks death penalty against inmate
Ricky Wassenaar is accused of the murders of three Tucson inmates in 2025.
May 12, 2026Open source
Pinal districts included as EVIT files injunction request
Editor’s note: This story was first reported at KTAR with financial support from the Arizona Local News Foundation.
May 11, 2026Open source
Train derailment in CG cleared with no injuries
CASA GRANDE — A Union Pacific Railroad freight train derailed on May 8 near the outskirts of Casa Grande, in the area of Jimmie Kerr Boulevard and Sunland...
May 11, 2026Open source
Small plane goes down on US 60 near Superior
No one is hurt after a small plane went down on an eastern Arizona highway Sunday afternoon.
May 11, 2026Open source
Heat relief resources available across Arizona as triple-digit heat returns
The Maricopa Association of Governments has teamed up with cities and nonprofits to provide cooling centers across the region.
May 8, 2026Open source
Family of Phoenix homeowner shot by police to speak after no charges against officer
The family of a Phoenix homeowner shot and killed by police while trying to stop an intruder will speak publicly after Maricopa County prosecutors declined t...
May 7, 2026Open source
Judge rejects election plan for Pinal County
A judge has struck down Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ election plan that included broad “vote centers” in Pinal County, ruling that the cou...
May 3, 2026Open source
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In a battle like the MLB's '98 home run chase, Oklahoma, UCLA softball sluggers near record
College softball is putting on a home run chase reminiscent of the epic showdown between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa nearly 30 years ago.
May 6, 2026Open source
Rodriguez throws 7 innings of 2-hit ball, D-backs beat Pirates
PHOENIX — Eduardo Rodriguez gave up just two hits over seven strong innings, Geraldo Perdomo added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks cruised pa...
May 6, 2026Open source
Elliott had never before won 2 Cup races this early in a NASCAR season
FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott never before had won two Cup races this early in a NASCAR season.
May 4, 2026Open source
DPS seizes machine guns, ammunition believed to be headed to Mexico
Troopers found several guns and 5,000 rounds of ammunition during a traffic stop near Marana, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
May 28, 2026Open source
Arizona faces worst nursing shortage in the nation. One college is training the next generation, fast.
Pima Medical Institute's accelerated nursing program is getting students to the bedside in less than two years, at a fraction of the cost of a four-year degree.
May 28, 2026Open source
Rep. Greg Stanton criticizes detainment of Tempe parent and student by ICE
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton criticizes ICE for detaining a Tempe parent and student.
May 28, 2026Open source
ASU Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen Sun Devils
The Arizona State University community held its annual Reading of the Names ceremony on the Tempe campus to honor graduates who died in military service.
May 22, 2026Open source
Arizona weather forecast: Highs creeping toward triple digits in Phoenix
The forecast high climbs to 97 degrees on Friday afternoon, which is perfectly average for the end of May.
May 22, 2026Open source
Glendale store manager saves woman; ICE building fire indictment | Nightly Roundup
From an Arizona man being accused of setting a fire at an ICE facility, to a store manager helping save a woman in Glendale, here are your top stories for We...
May 21, 2026Open source
LSU men’s golf team in fourth place heading to final round of NCAA regional in Arizona
The LSU men’s golf team is in fourth place heading into Wednesday’s final round of the NCAA Marana regional at The Gallery Golf Club in Marana, Arizona.
May 20, 2026Open source
As housing prices climb, Tucson officials open door to smaller homes & higher density
The Tucson metro area is facing a serious housing shortage, but city officials are hoping a new alternative of
May 16, 2026Open source
Tucson woman gets 14.5 years for 'criminal enterprise' that AG says involved drugs, guns & fake land mines
A Tucson woman was sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for her involvement in plan to sell various illegal drugs, firearms and fake
May 16, 2026Open source
Dust, busted: Pima County cites Project Blue for air quality violations
Dust blowing from the site of the under-construction Project Blue data center in Tucson led to a contractor being put on notice of potential $10,000 daily fi...
May 16, 2026Open source
Support for Marana family after sudden health crisis
MARANA, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Marana father of three is recovering in a Phoenix hospital after suffering a stroke weeks ago, and people from across Southern Arizo...
May 16, 2026Open source
Tucson man convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend was found guilty on two counts of second-degree murder on Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
NYPD, feds foiled Passover terror attack on NYC synagogue as Iraqi national indicted
According to a complaint unsealed Friday in federal court in Manhattan, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi sought to attack the NYC synagogue last month and...
May 16, 2026Open source
Portion of roof collapses at strip mall in north Phoenix
Fire crews are on scene after a partial building collapse at a strip mall in north Phoenix late Thursday morning.
May 14, 2026Open source
Freeway closures begin Friday for interchange project near Tolleson, Maryvale
Construction is set to begin this weekend on a major project to expand the interchange connecting Loop 101 and Interstate 10 in the West Valley.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Florence is in Pinal County, Arizona.
Region: Arizona
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Former Habitat for Humanity director convicted of embezzlement, fraud in Arizona
The Habitat for Humanity chapter in Prescott lost an estimated $826,000 in relation to crimes committed by its former executive director, prosecutors said.
May 28, 2026Open source
DPS seizes machine guns, ammunition believed to be headed to Mexico
Troopers found several guns and 5,000 rounds of ammunition during a traffic stop near Marana, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
May 28, 2026Open source
Arizona faces worst nursing shortage in the nation. One college is training the next generation, fast.
Pima Medical Institute's accelerated nursing program is getting students to the bedside in less than two years, at a fraction of the cost of a four-year degree.
May 28, 2026Open source
Houston man sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for ‘Hook and Chain’ ATM burglary spree
A 24-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state ATM burglary spree that targeted banks in North Te...
May 28, 2026Open source
Record Memorial Day crowds hit the road despite four-year-high gas prices in Arizona
An estimated 973,000 Arizona residents are traveling for Memorial Day weekend despite gas prices averaging $4.80 per gallon. AAA reports high prices are not...
May 23, 2026Open source
ASU Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen Sun Devils
The Arizona State University community held its annual Reading of the Names ceremony on the Tempe campus to honor graduates who died in military service.
May 22, 2026Open source
Arizona weather forecast: Highs creeping toward triple digits in Phoenix
The forecast high climbs to 97 degrees on Friday afternoon, which is perfectly average for the end of May.
May 22, 2026Open source
Arizona executes inmate convicted of killing another man set on fire in a 2002 attack
An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match has been put to the death.
May 20, 2026Open source
Arizona set to execute a prisoner for the killing of a man set on fire in 2002 attack
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match is set to be put to death Wednesday, t...
May 20, 2026Open source
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