Apache Junction City Council voted 5-2 to deny Roers 88 North apartments. Mayor Wilson suggested revisiting the voter-approved general plan after the denial.

Casa Grande City Council unanimously approved KPPC Advanced Chemicals' permit appeal. The semiconductor chemical plant will supply Intel and TSMC.

Sundt Construction breaks ground on Apache Junction's largest industrial building. The 65,000-sq-ft facility will create about 100 new jobs.

Apache Junction USD presents the State 48 Graduate Profile and AI guidelines. Dr. Pappalardo presented the framework to the board on January 27.

Apache Junction seniors can participate in a free GCU training program for potential TSMC employment. The program offers 16 college credits at no cost.

Drone used at the A3-U open house. (Apache Junction USD)…

Developer presents revised designs for Roers 88 North apartments in Apache Junction. Council to vote February 3 on the 300-unit downtown rental project.

Pinal County outlined San Tan Valley infrastructure projects before the town assumes control in July 2026. New signals and road work are underway.

Big Tin Cotton Gin owners ask San Tan Valley council to help relocate the historic building due to development on its current site.

Casa Grande Council rezoned 23 acres to industrial at Gila Bend Highway and Burris Road. The site joins a growing industrial area on the city's west side.

Pinal County recommended approval of a San Tan Valley commercial development near Ironwood and Ranch roads. The project joins a larger retail site near Queen Creek.

Enrolled members of Arizona's federally recognized tribal nations can now add a Native American designation to their driver licenses and state IDs under a new law.

A septic tank manufacturer and custom home builder could bring 30 to 40 jobs to unincorporated Pinal County. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the 18.12-acre industrial site north of Florence.

Koepnick Property San Tan Valley hearings continued to March over road access concerns. The 69-acre development proposes 340 homes south of Judd Road near Copper Basin.

Pinal County planners voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the 8,122-acre Silver King Energy Center. Commissioners questioned economic benefits and mixed-use plans for the $2.9 billion project.

US 60 will be closed between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20-22 for bridge replacement; a 75-mile detour via SR 177 and SR 77 will be in place.

Sunlit Arizona completes $9.2 million Casa Grande industrial land sale for hydrofluoric acid manufacturing to support Arizona's semiconductor supply chain.

Casa Grande commissioners rejected a chemical plant permit for a TSMC and Intel supplier. The 3-4 vote cited infrastructure concerns.

CG Link transit expansion brings on-demand bus service to north Casa Grande. New coverage includes senior communities and the post office.

Major U.S. cities and counties representing over 200 million Americans formally oppose FCC cell tower fast-track rules, citing threats to local control and public safety.

The State 48 Graduate Profile outlines four pathways and eight competencies for Arizona's 1.5 million students preparing for college, careers, and more.

Silver King returns with up to 2 GW of solar, battery, and gas generation. Pinal County commission votes January 15.

ADOT announces US 60 closures between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 13-15 for bridge replacement, with a 75-mile detour in place.

ADOT has selected Sundt Construction for the $396 million SR 347 Improvement Project, with construction on the 15-mile Maricopa corridor expected to begin summer 2026.

Florence Council approved a code update aligning water service hours with its new four-day workweek. Standard fees now apply Monday–Thursday.

ADOT advises drivers to expect delays on SR 238 near Maricopa on Jan. 7 due to lane restrictions for pavement maintenance from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Casa Grande council approves effluent negotiations with the Cactus Mine. The copper project would use up to 1,300 acre-feet of treated wastewater annually.

Plan for overnight I-10 lane restrictions through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor near the Gila River bridge from Jan. 4-10 for barrier placement and inspection work.

Apache Junction seeks Arizona artists for its Pre-Qualified Artist Roster. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Town of Florence sent drinking water lead notices on Dec. 17, 2025. Residents with unconfirmed pipe materials receive health guidance and testing options.