Casa Grande Corner: News & Events

Casa Grande drivers should expect traffic impacts this September as crews start median improvements on Cottonwood Lane, resume work on Trekell Road, and begin Metronet utility installations. Lane shifts and delays are anticipated; officials urge caution in work zones.

Casa Grande Police arrest 10 during operation targeting online predators to protect potential minor victims in the community.

Casa Grande is weighing a proposed 10-year, $10 million Flock Safety “Safe City Initiative” that would add drones, gunshot detection, live video monitoring, and a real-time intelligence center to its existing license plate reader network. The plan raises questions about costs, privacy, and data oversight as council members consider one of the city’s largest public safety technology expansions.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the North-South Segment 2 Study, a 31-mile corridor from Eloy to Florence, with comments accepted through September 8. Study materials and submission options, including an online survey, phone line, email, and mail, remain available for residents to review and provide feedback.

The City of Casa Grande is seeking residents to serve on its Community Services Advisory Board, which helps guide park planning and recreation programs. Applications are due by August 29, 2025, with members serving three-year terms and meeting monthly at the Recreation Center.