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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.
Drunk Driver Hits School Bus on AZ-87, Arrested After Police Track Down Suspect

Drunk Driver Hits School Bus on AZ-87, Arrested After Police Track Down Suspect

Mar 4, 2026
A drunk driver struck a high school baseball team's bus on AZ-87 near Coolidge, then fled. He was arrested and booked into Pinal County Jail.
I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Overnight Lane Restrictions March 1-7, 2026

I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Overnight Lane Restrictions March 1-7, 2026

Feb 27, 2026
Plan for overnight lane restrictions on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor from March 1-7 as ADOT conducts earthwork, paving and guardrail installation.
US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami Scheduled March 3-5 for Bridge Project

US 60 Closures Between Superior and Miami Scheduled March 3-5 for Bridge Project

Feb 26, 2026
US 60 will be fully closed between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3-5 for a bridge replacement project, with a 75-mile detour in place.
SR 187 Lane Restrictions Extended Through June on Gila River Indian Community

SR 187 Lane Restrictions Extended Through June on Gila River Indian Community

Feb 26, 2026
Lane restrictions on SR 187 between I-10 and SR 87 on the Gila River Indian Community are extended through June for paving, with daily closures Monday through Friday.
FDA Declares ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Over — 48 Cases Confirmed or Probable

FDA Declares ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Over — 48 Cases Confirmed or Probable

Feb 26, 2026
The FDA and CDC have declared the multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula over, with 48 confirmed and probable cases across multiple states.
Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force Recovers $700K in Stolen and Fraudulently Acquired Luxury Cars in Queen Creek

Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force Recovers $700K in Stolen and Fraudulently Acquired Luxury Cars in Queen Creek

Feb 26, 2026
Arizona VTTF detectives recovered six luxury vehicles worth approximately $700,000 in a Queen Creek search warrant tied to a vehicle theft and fraud investigation.
24/7 Lane Restrictions Continue on SR 387 in Casa Grande Through March

24/7 Lane Restrictions Continue on SR 387 in Casa Grande Through March

Feb 26, 2026
Plan for 24/7 lane restrictions on northbound and southbound SR 387 in Casa Grande to continue through March 31 due to an intersection improvement project.
Weapons Arrests Follow Criminal Speed Stop in Casa Grande Construction Zone

Weapons Arrests Follow Criminal Speed Stop in Casa Grande Construction Zone

Feb 26, 2026
A criminal speed arrest in a Casa Grande construction zone led to multiple arrests after both occupants denied having firearms in the vehicle.
San Tan Valley Crime: Case Types Shift, Hotspots Identified

San Tan Valley Crime: Case Types Shift, Hotspots Identified

Feb 20, 2026
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller presented San Tan Valley crime statistics to the Town Council. The data showed a shift in case types between 2023 and 2025.