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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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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
Marana police asked for the public's help on 2026-07-25 in identifying a woman accused of taking a package from a front porch in Gladden Farms. Police said the suspect may have been driving a red sedan. Anyone with information was asked to contact 88-Crime.
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Live primary-election coverage on 2026-07-22 reported that Marana Mayor Jon Post held his lead over challenger Greg Johnsen in early results. The same updates showed most reform candidates for town council trailing, with Jackie McGuire among the exceptions. The results were still unofficial when the updates were posted, and additional counting was expected.
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The Town of Marana said on 2026-07-20 that it activated its Storm Preparedness Plan before the 2026 monsoon season. The town also opened self-filling sandbag locations for residents preparing for severe weather. The notice says the effort is meant to help the community get ready for possible impacts from storms.
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The Town of Marana said it activated its Storm Preparedness Plan ahead of the 2026 monsoon season. The town also opened self-filling sandbag locations to help residents prepare for severe weather. The announcement appeared on the town's homepage on July 20.
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Marana police said two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a four-vehicle crash near West Ina Road on July 17. Officers said the road later reopened.
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