At 16 years-old Cerue is ready for forever. The social butterfly makes friends easily, but she’s ready to find a family to love and call her own. Cerue likes to stay busy …
Eleven-year-old Constintine, or CJ as he’s called, is like most fifth grade boys. He’s friendly and talkative, loves the outdoors, and wants nothing more than a family to call his …
Salina thrives in the classroom and she wants to stay there when she is grown up. “I want to be a teacher because I want to teach kindergartners their ABCs and stuff,” Salina …
Music helps people express their deep emotions and listening to it helps Aiden to know he isn’t the only one who has felt that way. A long list of favorite artists includes …
If you’re looking for a little conversation, sit down next to 14-year-old Keegan. “He is a story teller,” says John Hicks, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to …
Just as the sky above seems to know no limits, neither does 15-year-old Sky. “I really like to tell people that I want to be president,” she says, “but I know I have to be …
While everyone has been stuck at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 virus, not many have been as stuck at 16-year-old Aaron. When someone in Aaron’s group foster home tested …
Like a lot of teens doing remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Julio misses the classroom. Well, at least the other students in the classroom. “He does not like virtual …
Active and engaging, 10-year-old Damascus dreams of a forever family with a built-in playmate. “I’d like there to be another boy – maybe age 9 to 11 – that I could play …
It’s hard keep a straight face when you’re talking to a puppet, so 16-year-old Nelly is all giggles while building a hand puppet at Puppet Pie, a wondrous workshop operated by …
Teens typically come with drama. Not 15-year-old Dylan. “He is literally, the most chill, laid back kid,” says Kayla, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to Adoption of …
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A quake-measuring device on Mars is providing the first detailed look at the red planet's interior, revealing a surprisingly thin crust and a hot molten core beneath the …
Flash flood watch: Areas of Pinal County may experience heavy rain
Landslides, monsoon flooding kill over 100 in western India
Suspected rebels kill 16 in eastern Congo
Firefighters end search and rescue at Florida condo collapse
South Africa's vaccination drive regains pace after unrest
Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM
Jeongeun Lee6 ties golf majors record for lowest round of 61
By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway for some officials: That putting tax dollars in …
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze. Until repairs are done, GM says …
NEW YORK (AP) — Spending at restaurants, shops and entertainment venues has come back in force as vaccines become more common, fueling a revenue surge at American Express during the second …
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's national railway operator estimated on Friday that last week's flooding caused damage worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to its network, offering another glimpse of the …
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You’re a freshman on the first day of high school. The campus seems huge. So do some of the kids. You’re not sure where your classes are or how to get from Point A to Point …
MaryEllen Sheppard was recently appointed Pinal County deputy county manager. Sheppard, who joined Pinal County in February 2019 as human resources director, has been serving in an interim role …
During the week of July 18-24, the essential responsibilities performed by probation, parole and community supervision professionals will be honored in Pinal County and nationwide. These …
Twenty-eight Mesa Community College student-athletes earned All-Academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association. With only 10 of the 18 MCC squads eligible to be considered …
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At Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, there are creepy things crawling in the dark. Scorpions find their way into all the nooks and crannies of the desert and after …
PG-13 improvised humor from The Improv Syndicate is Sunday, July 25, at the Gold Stallion restaurant, 6030 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon. The show starts at 6 p.m. No cover. “If you …
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Salt River Tubing and Recreation is open 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. seven days a week, weather and water flow conditions permitting, with safety protocols in place. “SRTR will strive to do its best to …
Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department presents Fit Family Bingo Night 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at the multi-generational center, 1035 N. Idaho Road. Bingo is for all ages — …
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