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Apache Junction Nonprofit Funding: Food Bank Tops $100K

Apache Junction Nonprofit Funding: Food Bank Tops $100K

Apr 22, 2026
Apache Junction HHS funding FY 2026-27 awards $100,000 to eight nonprofits. Food bank, A New Leaf and youth programs receive the largest shares.
Casa Grande Residential Fire Affects Homes on Trekell Road

Casa Grande Residential Fire Affects Homes on Trekell Road

Apr 21, 2026
A Casa Grande residential fire on North Trekell Road affected several homes Saturday, April 18. The cause remains under investigation by local fire officials.
Apache Junction Police Shoot, Kill Man in Domestic Violence Call

Apache Junction Police Shoot, Kill Man in Domestic Violence Call

Apr 16, 2026
Apache Junction police fatally shot a man armed with a BB gun replica on Feb. 14, 2026. Mesa PD leads the independent investigation through EVCIRT.
Residents Raise Flock Surveillance Concerns at Casa Grande Council Meetings

Residents Raise Flock Surveillance Concerns at Casa Grande Council Meetings

Apr 15, 2026
Casa Grande residents raised Flock surveillance concerns at two 2026 city council meetings, calling for third-party audits and warrant requirements. Here is what was said.
Arizona Officials Warn: Fake Texts and Fraudulent Notices Falsely Claim Unpaid Tickets or Court Orders

Arizona Officials Warn: Fake Texts and Fraudulent Notices Falsely Claim Unpaid Tickets or Court Orders

Apr 15, 2026
Arizona agencies warn residents about scam texts falsely claiming unpaid tickets or court orders. Learn how to spot them and what to do.
Family loses home and livestock in devastating fire, urgently needs community support

Family loses home and livestock in devastating fire, urgently needs community support

Apr 14, 2026
Jennifer and Jerry Spusta lost their home, animals, and nearly everything they owned in a house fire last Wednesday in Florence, Arizona.
Apache Junction Water Main Break Shuts Down Baseline Road

Apache Junction Water Main Break Shuts Down Baseline Road

Apr 14, 2026
A water main break on Baseline Road in Apache Junction has forced a full road closure between Idaho and Winchester roads. Crews are working to repair the Apache Junction water main break, with delays expected most of the day.
Arizona AG Warns of ADU Construction Fraud Targeting Homeowners

Arizona AG Warns of ADU Construction Fraud Targeting Homeowners

Apr 14, 2026
Attorney General Mayes is warning Arizona homeowners about a surge in ADU construction scams where fraudulent contractors collect large upfront payments and never build.
Casa Grande Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting

Casa Grande Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting

Apr 13, 2026
Casa Grande police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one man hospitalized late Wednesday night. No officers were injured in the incident.
Apache Junction Police Deploy Drones and Counter-Drone Tech

Apache Junction Police Deploy Drones and Counter-Drone Tech

Apr 13, 2026
Apache Junction Police unveiled drones, counter-drone detection, and a real-time crime center at the April 7 city council meeting.
US 60 Closures: Superior to Miami April 14–16

US 60 Closures: Superior to Miami April 14–16

Apr 10, 2026
ADOT has scheduled full closures on US 60 between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 14–16 for a bridge replacement project, with a 75-mile detour through Winkelman.
SR 79 Rehabilitation Project: Pinal County Lane Closures

SR 79 Rehabilitation Project: Pinal County Lane Closures

Apr 10, 2026
ADOT advises drivers to expect lane closures and flagging operations on SR 79 between mileposts 105 and 110 in Pinal County starting April 13 through end of summer.
Prescribed Pile Burn Set for Picacho Peak April 9

Prescribed Pile Burn Set for Picacho Peak April 9

Apr 8, 2026
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will conduct a prescribed pile burn at Picacho Peak State Park on April 9, covering approximately 25 acres on the park's southwest side.
Stolen Vehicle Headed to Mexico Stopped on I-10 in Arizona

Stolen Vehicle Headed to Mexico Stopped on I-10 in Arizona

Apr 7, 2026
Arizona State Troopers stopped a stolen vehicle on I-10 near Casa Grande on March 31. The driver was arrested and booked into Pinal County Jail on theft charges.
Johnson Ranch Garage Fire Injures Resident, Dog Rescued

Johnson Ranch Garage Fire Injures Resident, Dog Rescued

Apr 7, 2026
A garage fire in Johnson Ranch injured one resident early Tuesday morning. Rural Metro firefighters rescued a dog and prevented further spread.
US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami April 7 & 9

US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami April 7 & 9

Apr 5, 2026
US 60 will be fully closed between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 7 and April 9 for a bridge replacement project, with a detour adding roughly one hour to trips.
Wild Horse Pass Corridor: Overnight Lane Restrictions Week of April 5–11, 2026

Wild Horse Pass Corridor: Overnight Lane Restrictions Week of April 5–11, 2026

Apr 5, 2026
ADOT has announced overnight lane restrictions on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor April 6–9 for barrier placement — here's what drivers need to know.
San Tan Valley’s New Rural Metro Ladder Truck Nears Completion

San Tan Valley’s New Rural Metro Ladder Truck Nears Completion

Mar 28, 2026
San Tan Valley's new Rural Metro ladder truck is nearly ready, fulfilling a commitment made in the town's December 2025 fire services agreement.
Teen Driver Arrested for Criminal Speeding at 100 MPH on AZ-347

Teen Driver Arrested for Criminal Speeding at 100 MPH on AZ-347

Mar 28, 2026
An 18-year-old driver was arrested for criminal speeding and reckless driving after being clocked at 100 MPH in a 65 MPH zone on AZ-347 in Pinal County.
I-10 Traffic Shift Begins March 30 in Wild Horse Pass Corridor

I-10 Traffic Shift Begins March 30 in Wild Horse Pass Corridor

Mar 28, 2026
Eastbound and westbound I-10 traffic between Dirk Lay Road Bridge and SR 387 will shift to outside shoulders starting March 30 to make way for a new third lane.
Suspect Arrested in Gila River Indian Community Homicide Investigation

Suspect Arrested in Gila River Indian Community Homicide Investigation

Mar 28, 2026
Steven Johns was taken into custody March 27 in connection with the January homicide of Ronald Enos on the Gila River Indian Community.
CGFD Battles Fast-Moving Brush Fire on W. Kortsen Rd.

CGFD Battles Fast-Moving Brush Fire on W. Kortsen Rd.

Mar 28, 2026
CGFD crews responded to a fast-moving brush fire on W. Kortsen Rd., keeping a close watch on the perimeter as heavy smoke filled the air despite low flame intensity.
Arizona Troopers Use Grappler to End I-10 Pursuit

Arizona Troopers Use Grappler to End I-10 Pursuit

Mar 28, 2026
Arizona Highway Patrol used a grappler device to stop a suspect on I-10 near Avra Valley Road. A passenger was rescued unharmed and the driver taken into custody.
SFMD Crews Battle Commercial Structure Fire at Apache Junction Transfer Station

SFMD Crews Battle Commercial Structure Fire at Apache Junction Transfer Station

Mar 24, 2026

Superstition Fire & Medical District crews responded to and contained…

US 60 Closure: Superior to Miami Road Closed Tuesday, March 24

US 60 Closure: Superior to Miami Road Closed Tuesday, March 24

Mar 23, 2026
US 60 between Superior and Miami will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, with a 75-mile detour through Winkelman adding roughly an hour to travel times.
Hunt Highway & Attaway Road Intersection Reopens

Hunt Highway & Attaway Road Intersection Reopens

Mar 22, 2026
The Hunt Highway and Attaway Road intersection has reopened, though improvement work continues — drivers should follow posted signs and watch for crews.
Pecan Creek House Fire Starts in Garage

Pecan Creek House Fire Starts in Garage

Mar 22, 2026
A late-night house fire broke out in Pecan Creek, originating in the garage. All residents escaped safely, and no injuries were reported.
Gila River Police Sets Officer ID Rules for ICE, All Agencies

Gila River Police Sets Officer ID Rules for ICE, All Agencies

Mar 21, 2026

The Gila River Police Department has outlined officer identification requirements…

Apache Junction Walmart Shooting Under Investigation

Apache Junction Walmart Shooting Under Investigation

Mar 21, 2026
Apache Junction police responded to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a local Walmart. According to police, the isolated incident posed no threat to the public.
40 Sex Crime Cases Mishandled by Maricopa Police, State Investigation Confirms

40 Sex Crime Cases Mishandled by Maricopa Police, State Investigation Confirms

Mar 19, 2026

40 sex crime cases spanning a decade were mishandled by…