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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani met Marana Mayor Jon Post and other town leaders on August 13, 2026, about federal funding. The $3 million, preliminarily secured, would improve Interstate 10 exit 236, add lanes beneath the highway, and extend Tangerine Farms Road. The money is meant to ease a congested Marana intersection.
ciscomani.house.gov · Aug 13, 2026The Town of Marana scheduled a special Town Council meeting for August 17, 2026, at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex. The notice says the meeting begins at or after 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, though the notice text lacked an agenda.
maranaaz.gov · Aug 17, 2026The Town of Marana installed a new public art sculpture at Rattlesnake Pass, announcing it on August 12. The town said the artwork is tied to broader road work in that area. Residents who use the area will see the artwork as the road project reaches its final phase.
Town of Marana · Aug 12, 2026Marana police responded to an assault at the Walmart on Cortaro Road on August 9. Police said two people assaulted another person and fled in a vehicle, and the victim went to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police released suspect images and the investigation was still active at last report, so the case remains open.
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The remains of Hurricane Polo caused washes to run, leading some drivers to risk crossing rushing water. While one area had a warning sign against entering when flooded, several drivers proceeded anyway, resulting in tickets from a DPS trooper. Residents expressed concern over neighborhood access due to flooding.
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One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting occurred at a Marana In-N-Out restaurant Monday afternoon. Police were dispatched to the location on Cortaro Road and Arizona Pavilions following reports of gunshots. A suspect linked to the incident has been detained, and police stated there is no threat to the public.
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A man, Charles Whipple, was arrested after a shooting occurred at the In-N-Out located at North Cortaro Road and Arizona Pavilions Drive in Marana on Monday, Sept. 28. Whipple is facing attempted second-degree murder and endangerment charges following an incident that took place around 3 p.m.
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A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Fry’s Food Store at 12100 North Thornydale Road in Marana. The ticket was among four Arizona lottery tickets worth millions that were reported after the Wednesday, August 26 drawing.
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Marana faced Salpointe Catholic in a southern Arizona high school football rivalry game on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The game was scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff, with statewide coverage available through Arizona’s Family Sports and its app.
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The Town of Marana posted notice of a special Town Council meeting for August 17, 2026, at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex. The notice said the meeting would be open to the public and held at or after 6:00 p.m. The agenda was not included in the notice text shown in the source.
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani met with Marana Mayor Jon Post and other town leaders on August 13, 2026, to discuss federal funding for an interchange project. The funding is described as $3 million and is intended to improve a congested Marana intersection. The release says the money was preliminarily secured through congressional Community Project Funding.
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani met with Marana Mayor Jon Post and other town leaders on Aug. 13 about $3 million in federal funding preliminarily secured for an Interstate 10 interchange project in Marana. The proposal would improve exit 236, add lanes under the interstate, and extend Tangerine Farms Road to connect with the interchange. The funding is part of a larger set of Community Project Funding requests in congressional appropriations bills.
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The Town of Marana said it installed a new public art sculpture at Rattlesnake Pass as part of the final phase of a roadway improvement project. The installation was announced Aug. 12 in Marana. The town said the artwork is tied to the broader road work in the area.
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Marana installs new public art as part of Rattlesnake Pass Project
Marana police responded to an assault at the Walmart on Cortaro Road on Aug. 9 in Marana, according to KOLD. Police said two people assaulted another person and then fled in a vehicle, and the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. KGUN 9 reported that police later released images of the suspects in the case. The investigation was still active when both outlets published their updates, making the incident a continuing local police matter.
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Marana police release images of Walmart assault suspects
Phillip Steward resigned as head football coach at Marana High School on 2026-08-06. He had led the program since the 2021 season and finished with a 42-14 record, including a 10-2 mark in 2025. The Tigers are scheduled to open the season on Aug. 27.
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The Marana Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for July 29 on a rezoning request for a property at the southwest corner of Twin Peaks Road and W Desert Falcon Lane. The application was filed by Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene through Paradigm Land Design and seeks to change the site from residential zoning to a specific plan designation. The notice says the hearing will be held at the Marana Municipal Complex and allows the public to appear and be heard.
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