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Prescribed Fire at Lost Dutchman State Park Scheduled for January 20

Prescribed Fire at Lost Dutchman State Park Scheduled for January 20

Jan 19, 2026
Arizona Forestry begins a prescribed fire pile burn project at Lost Dutchman State Park on January 20 to reduce wildfire risk near Apache Junction.
N. Attaway Road Closure Jan. 20–21: Detour via Cooper Road

N. Attaway Road Closure Jan. 20–21: Detour via Cooper Road

Jan 18, 2026
North Attaway Road closes January 20–21 for Arizona Farms intersection reconstruction; use the Cooper Road detour and plan for extra travel time.
I-10 Lane Restrictions Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 18-24

I-10 Lane Restrictions Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 18-24

Jan 17, 2026
ADOT advises drivers to expect overnight I-10 lane restrictions through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor from January 18-24 due to ongoing earth work.
Firearm Found at Legacy Traditional Pre-K–8 School; Father, Son Arrested

Firearm Found at Legacy Traditional Pre-K–8 School; Father, Son Arrested

Jan 17, 2026
A firearm discovered at Legacy Traditional School in Casa Grande led to the arrest of a 10-year-old student and his father, Matthew Ozorkiewicz, following threats.
Peralta Trailhead Reopens After Bobcat Attacks Three Hikers

Peralta Trailhead Reopens After Bobcat Attacks Three Hikers

Jan 15, 2026
The Tonto National Forest closed Peralta Trailhead after aggressive bobcat reports. Wildlife officials are now investigating.
Eloy Commercial Vehicle Crash Caused by Unsecured Load

Eloy Commercial Vehicle Crash Caused by Unsecured Load

Jan 15, 2026
A commercial vehicle crash in Eloy injured one driver on January 13. Speeding and an improperly secured load caused the collision.
Casa Grande Police Seek Suspects in Catalytic Converter Theft

Casa Grande Police Seek Suspects in Catalytic Converter Theft

Jan 15, 2026
Casa Grande police seek suspects in a catalytic converter theft on West Gila Bend Highway. Contact Sgt. McCabe with information.
Airport Aerobatic Training Activity Alert

Airport Aerobatic Training Activity Alert

Jan 15, 2026
Casa Grande Municipal Airport will host the North American Trainer Association for a two-day aerobatic practice clinic featuring 35 aircraft on January 16-17.
Pinal County Wireless Towers: 32 Sites, Most at Schools

Pinal County Wireless Towers: 32 Sites, Most at Schools

Jan 15, 2026
Federal court ordered FCC to address child safety evidence. Four years later, Pinal County breaks ground on towers at schools.
Gila River School Bus Accident: No Children Injured, Police Urge Driver Awareness

Gila River School Bus Accident: No Children Injured, Police Urge Driver Awareness

Jan 15, 2026
A school bus accident in Gila River prompted police to issue a distracted driving warning. No children were aboard during the collision.
8-Year-Old Boy Rescued From Child Trafficker in Eloy; Woman Faces Federal Charges

8-Year-Old Boy Rescued From Child Trafficker in Eloy; Woman Faces Federal Charges

Jan 10, 2026
Pinal County deputies rescued an 8-year-old boy from a suspected child trafficker in Eloy after a multi-agency investigation revealed the woman was smuggling the child for cartel money.
Arizona Toll Scam Texts: ADOT Says Ignore Fake Toll Messages

Arizona Toll Scam Texts: ADOT Says Ignore Fake Toll Messages

Jan 9, 2026

Here we go again: ADOT is NOT after you for…

Gila River Police Seize Illegal Firearms

Gila River Police Seize Illegal Firearms

Jan 8, 2026

Illegal firearms recovered by the Gila River Police Department. (GRPD)…

Temporary Non-Emergency MPD Phone Number in Effect on January 7

Temporary Non-Emergency MPD Phone Number in Effect on January 7

Jan 6, 2026
Maricopa Police non-emergency phone number changes to 520-568-4554 on January 7, 2026, from 6–10 a.m. during scheduled electrical inspections at the ECC.
Coolidge Shooting: Police Ask Residents for Video

Coolidge Shooting: Police Ask Residents for Video

Jan 6, 2026
Police investigate a Coolidge shooting after multiple shots were fired at a home early Tuesday. Residents with video should contact detectives.
Helicopter Hits Slackline Near Superior Arizona, 4 Dead

Helicopter Hits Slackline Near Superior Arizona, 4 Dead

Jan 2, 2026
Four people died in a helicopter crash near Superior, Arizona, after striking a slackline. The NTSB and FAA are investigating.
Eloy Homicide Investigation: Police Seek Public Assistance at East Hopi Circle

Eloy Homicide Investigation: Police Seek Public Assistance at East Hopi Circle

Dec 30, 2025
Eloy Police Department requests public assistance in the homicide investigation at East Hopi Circle; residents of Picacho Heights and La Grande urged to share tips or footage.
I-8 Semi-Truck Crash Near Maricopa Blocks Traffic for Hours

I-8 Semi-Truck Crash Near Maricopa Blocks Traffic for Hours

Dec 21, 2025
A semi-truck crash on I-8 near Maricopa blocked eastbound lanes for over four hours. Sun glare distraction caused the December 17 collision.
Arizona Marijuana Recall: Spinosad Pesticide Contamination Found

Arizona Marijuana Recall: Spinosad Pesticide Contamination Found

Dec 19, 2025
Arizona recalls marijuana products from PRESSD Brands and Baked Bros after inspectors discovered Spinosad pesticide test failures were falsely reported as passing at Kaycha Labs.
San Tan Valley Approves Rural Metro Fire Agreement

San Tan Valley Approves Rural Metro Fire Agreement

Dec 18, 2025
San Tan Valley Town Council approves three-year Rural Metro fire agreement. Subscription-based service continues while the town gains oversight and new resources.
Eloy Police Department Receives Arizona Highway Safety Grant Funding

Eloy Police Department Receives Arizona Highway Safety Grant Funding

Dec 13, 2025
Eloy Police Department awarded over $20,000 in Arizona GOHS grants for DUI enforcement, traffic safety patrols, and accident investigation equipment.
Casa Grande Speeding Crackdown Results in 48 Citations

Casa Grande Speeding Crackdown Results in 48 Citations

Dec 13, 2025
AZDPS troopers issued 48 citations during a Casa Grande speeding crackdown on December 10. The I-10 operation also led to one arrest and a recovered stolen vehicle.
Eloy Firefighters Relocate Winter Rattlesnake

Eloy Firefighters Relocate Winter Rattlesnake

Dec 12, 2025
Eloy firefighters relocated a rattlesnake found at Robson Ranch in December. Winter rattlesnake sightings remain possible on warm days.
AJPD Discover Explosives During Mental Health Crisis Response

AJPD Discover Explosives During Mental Health Crisis Response

Dec 11, 2025
AJPD officers responding to a mental health crisis at Axiom Care discovered dynamite in a vehicle; Mesa EOD safely seized the explosives with no injuries reported.
Tucson Man Indicted for Gila River Archeological Trafficking

Tucson Man Indicted for Gila River Archeological Trafficking

Dec 9, 2025
Leo Reynoso, 46, of Tucson faces federal charges for unauthorized excavation and trafficking of archeological resources from the Gila River Indian Community.
San Tan Valley Council Reviews Fire, Ambulance Service Options

San Tan Valley Council Reviews Fire, Ambulance Service Options

Dec 6, 2025
San Tan Valley Town Council heard fire and ambulance providers explain costs, response times, and service options. Subscriptions remain required despite incorporation.
Caller Tip Leads to I-10 Reckless Driving, False Identity Arrest

Caller Tip Leads to I-10 Reckless Driving, False Identity Arrest

Dec 5, 2025
A caller tip led to a reckless driving arrest near Casa Grande. The driver also faces charges for providing a false identity.
Pinal County I-10 Traffic Stop Upheld by Arizona Supreme Court

Pinal County I-10 Traffic Stop Upheld by Arizona Supreme Court

Nov 30, 2025
Arizona Supreme Court rules trooper had reasonable suspicion for traffic stop. The decision reinstates a marijuana trafficking conviction and clarifies video evidence review standards.
Police Seek Man Who Splashed Coffee on Eloy Cashier

Police Seek Man Who Splashed Coffee on Eloy Cashier

Nov 30, 2025
Eloy police seek help identifying a man involved in a Circle K incident on Toltec Rd. Call with tips.
Hikers Face Fines Under New Parking Ordinance

Hikers Face Fines Under New Parking Ordinance

Nov 29, 2025
Pinal County enforces new parking ordinance at Cloudview Trailhead. Hikers face $250 fines and towing.
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