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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…

Gila River Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Homicide, Recover Missing Juvenile

Gila River Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Homicide, Recover Missing Juvenile

Mar 18, 2026
The Gila River Police Department's Special Investigations Unit arrested a fugitive with a U.S. Marshals homicide warrant and safely recovered a missing juvenile during the same operation.
Hunt Highway & Attaway Road Closure March 15–22

Hunt Highway & Attaway Road Closure March 15–22

Mar 16, 2026
The intersection of Hunt Highway and Attaway Road in Florence, AZ will be fully closed March 15–22 for critical construction improvements; detours via Arizona Farms Road and SR 287.
300-Year Sentence for Child Sex Abuse of 11- and 12-Year-Old Victims

300-Year Sentence for Child Sex Abuse of 11- and 12-Year-Old Victims

Mar 15, 2026
An Antonio, Arizona man received a 300-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him on all counts of child sexual abuse involving two minor victims ages 11 and 12.
US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami: March 17–19

US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami: March 17–19

Mar 14, 2026
US 60 between Superior and Miami will close daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 17–19 for a bridge replacement project, with a roughly 75-mile detour through Winkelman.
I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor: Overnight Lane Restrictions Mar. 15–21

I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor: Overnight Lane Restrictions Mar. 15–21

Mar 14, 2026
ADOT has announced overnight lane restrictions on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor for the week of March 15–21, affecting both eastbound and westbound travel near the Gila River bridge.
US 60 Closure Near Superior: Bridge Project to Shut Down Highway March 10–12

US 60 Closure Near Superior: Bridge Project to Shut Down Highway March 10–12

Mar 8, 2026
US 60 will be closed between Superior and Miami March 10–12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a bridge replacement project, with a 75-mile detour adding roughly an hour to travel times.
SR 88 Shooting Near Apache Junction Injures Woman; AZDPS Investigating

SR 88 Shooting Near Apache Junction Injures Woman; AZDPS Investigating

Mar 7, 2026
A woman was injured in a drive-by shooting on SR 88 near Apache Junction late Thursday night; the AZDPS Major Crimes District is investigating.
Casa Grande Fire Investigation: Via Del Cielo Blaze

Casa Grande Fire Investigation: Via Del Cielo Blaze

Mar 6, 2026
Casa Grande firefighters responded to a fire near Via Del Cielo behind Denny's. The cause remains under investigation, and authorities are seeking public assistance.
I-10 Wild Horse Pass Overnight Lane Restrictions March 8–14

I-10 Wild Horse Pass Overnight Lane Restrictions March 8–14

Mar 6, 2026
Drivers on Interstate 10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor should expect overnight single-lane restrictions between March 8–13 for earthwork, barrier placement, and paving near the Gila River bridge.
Coolidge Murder Conviction: Viola Gets Natural Life

Coolidge Murder Conviction: Viola Gets Natural Life

Mar 6, 2026
Anthony Richard Viola was sentenced to natural life in prison after a jury convicted him in the 2024 Coolidge murder of David Jackson and the aggravated assault of Michael McKinney.
Eloy Fire District Responds to Two-Vehicle Crash Near Frontier and Tumbleweed

Eloy Fire District Responds to Two-Vehicle Crash Near Frontier and Tumbleweed

Mar 6, 2026
Eloy Fire District crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near Frontier and Tumbleweed, evaluating three patients and transporting one with non life-threatening injuries.
Arizona Traffic Ticket Scam Text: What You Need to Know

Arizona Traffic Ticket Scam Text: What You Need to Know

Mar 4, 2026
A new scam text is targeting Arizona residents by falsely claiming they owe money for an unpaid traffic ticket from a nonexistent state agency.