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Continued pavement improvement work along U.S. 60 will affect traffic on the westbound 60 in Mesa. The work will take place from 9 p.m. Friday, March 24 through 5 a.m. Monday, March 27.
Westbound U.S. 60 closures
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on U.S. 60 Superstition Freeway in Mesa for pavement rehabilitation beginning March 24. Westbound U.S. … more
Code compliance staff received three complaints about the property at 620 W. Tonto St. near Apache Junction and inspected it in June and July 2022.
Church site in violation for using trailer as living space, Pinal County says
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office has been authorized by the board of supervisors to enforce a Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against the Church of Uncommon Thought and owner M. … more
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The Shea Homes Good Life Festival returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms.
Good Life Festival in Queen Creek is this weekend
The Shea Homes Good Life Festival Presented by Subaru returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms. Headlining the first day of the event will be the rock band Kansas, who … more
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Domestic violence was reported to PCSO at 5:24 p.m. March 5 in the 1500 block of East 26th Avenue.
Domestic violence reported in, near Apache Junction March 1-7
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of domestic violence March 1-7: Domestic violence was reported to PCSO at 9:50 p.m. March 1 in the 2500 block of South Yavapai … more
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Disorderly conduct — domestic violence — was reported at 2:58 p.m. March 1 in the 6000 block of South Vista Point Drive.
Disorderly conduct reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of disorderly conduct in Gold Canyon March 1-7. Disorderly conduct — domestic violence was reported at 2:58 p.m. March 1 in … more
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Public comments regarding potential effects from the site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of the public notice publication on March 16.
Dish Wireless planning 3 antennas at Gold Canyon monopole
Dish Wireless proposes to add three antennas at the approximate vicinity of 6517 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon. They will be at a centerline height of 65 feet on an existing monopole with an … more

Code Compliance received a complaint July 14, 2021, regarding the property at 2525 S. Mariposa Road near Apache Junction, according to a Pinal County document timeline.
Property in violation for storing scrap, debris, Pinal County says
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office has been authorized by the board of supervisors to enforce a Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Boyd Leatherman of 2525 S. Mariposa Road near … more
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The platform was funded through a grant that covered the entire $30,000 cost of implementing SPIDR Tech, Rayna Steffen, AJPD public information officer, said in an email.
Apache Junction Police: SPIDR Tech to improve communications with 911 callers
The Apache Junction Police Department recently implemented a new tool, SPIDR Tech, to enhance communications with 911 callers, reporting parties and crime victims, as well as gather feedback about … more
Elementary school students from Peralta Trail Elementary School listen to The Fitzgeralds Family Ensemble, which performed a fiddle and dance concert on Feb. 24.
Gold Canyon Arts Council enriches AJUSD students with arts experiences
Students in all five schools of Apache Junction Unified School District have enjoyed enriching arts experiences thanks to a partnership with the Gold Canyon Arts Council. The most recent example … more
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Teachers, administrators and staff at Apache Junction Unified School District have been going on hikes in the nearby Superstition Mountains and surrounding areas.
Apache Junction school district staff hikes foster fitness, camaraderie
Focusing on health and wellness has expanded beyond students to include teachers, administrators and staff at Apache Junction Unified School District. One of the new activities includes staff … more
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Business license applications are at apachejunctionaz.gov/997/Business-License.
83 business licenses issued in February in Apache Junction
There were 83 business licenses issued in February 2023 in the city of Apache Junction. The following business licenses are listed by name — including doing business as or dba; city; contact … more
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This work does not include any full road closures. Work will result in lane closures, parking restrictions and intermittent disruption to side streets and driveways.
Lane closures March 20-April 3 at four areas in Apache Junction
Street pavement work is scheduled in four Apache Junction locations 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20-April 3 except for Saturdays and Sundays. They are: • March 20-21: Southern Avenue, from … more
Inside the Bookmobile operated by the Apache Junction Public Library.
City of Apache Junction refurbishes truck for mobile library
The Apache Junction Public Library recently had a ribbon cutting to celebrate its refurbished mobile library. The Bookmobile will provide scheduled stops around Apache Junction, including visits … more

The board of supervisors voted unanimously to approve the retroactive submission of a grant application to the Bert W. Martin Foundation fiscal year 2023 program for $50,000 with the change of the word moral to morale.
Grant sought to benefit moral(e) of Pinal County sheriff’s employees
A Gold Canyon resident recently questioned a missing letter “e” in an agenda item before the Pinal County Board of Supervisors relating to a $50,000 grant to be used by the … more
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Gold Canyon, in unincorporated Pinal County, is at the entrance to trails of the Superstition Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest.
Gold Canyon chamber seeks $86K grant in tribal gaming compact funds
The Gold Canyon Chamber of Commerce is seeking an $86,000 grant to in part educate visitors to the area of the dangers of hiking in the Tonto National Forest and ATV use in the desert. The Pinal … more
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Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity — was reported at 9:19 p.m. Feb. 27 in the 6300 block of South Mesa Vista Drive.
Disorderly conduct reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of disorderly conduct in Gold Canyon Feb. 23-28. Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported at 2:08 p.m. Feb. 24 at … more
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A sexual assault was reported at 2:31 p.m. Feb. 24 in the 900 block of South Royal Palm Road.
2 sex offenses reported in Apache Junction Feb. 23-28
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sex offenses Feb. 23-28: Sexual offense — child abuse, reported at 4:09 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 1600 block of East … more
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Eastbound US 60 between McClintock and Country Club drives will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, March 17, through 5 a.m. Monday, March 20.
Eastbound US60 weekend closure in Mesa March 17-20
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for a closure on U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway in Mesa for pavement rehabilitation beginning Friday, March 17. Eastbound US … more
Water safety education is a large component in battling drownings in Arizona, a city of Apache Junction recreation assistant, said.
Learn water safety at Apache Junction event, classes
Water safety — including the use of life jackets, hands-on traditional CPR demonstrations, mini swim lessons, rescue techniques and sun safety — will be explained to families … more
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Country Thunder is coming back to Florence April-13-16.
Country Thunder rolling into Florence
Valley resident and country music star Dierks Bentley will be headlining the final night of Country Thunder 2023.Bentley’s studio albums have produced 25 singles on the Hot Country Songs and … more
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City of Apache Junction personnel rules were last revised in 2016.
City of Apache Junction personnel rules updated
Updates to city of Apache Junction personnel rules were approved recently by the City Council. “The purpose of those changes were to incorporate any changes in employment laws, it’s to … more
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Noe Lopez, owner of the underlying property, filed an application for the extinguishment of the Raindance Road alignment from First Avenue to Second Avenue.
Section of Raindance Road alignment extinguished in Apache Junction
A federally patented easement of the Raindance Road alignment from First Avenue to Second Avenue in Apache Junction has been extinguished. The City Council on March 7 voted unanimously to approve … more
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Central Arizona College student, Kyle Cramer, has been named a 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar
CAC student receives workforce scholarship
A Central Arizona College student has been named a 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar – the only Arizona student chosen for this scholarship. Kyle Cramer will receive a $1,250 scholarship, … more
From left are Mayor Chip Wilson, Apache Junction Police Lt. Thomas Parker, City Manager Bryant Powell and Police Chief Michael Pooley.
25-year service award given to Apache Junction Police Lt. Parker
Apache Junction Police Chief Michael Pooley recently announced the anniversary of 25 years of service for Lt. Thomas Parker. Parker is passionate about the community and he is very well respected, … more
Lane closures and restrictions are planned to last only the one day.
Delaware Drive at Apache Trail road work March 17 in Apache Junction
Street pavement repairs are scheduled on Delaware Drive just south of Apache Trail in Apache Junction on March 17 between the hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is not a full road closure; however, … more
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