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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
A storm drain will be added to collect floodwaters from Tomahawk Road.
$2.7M Tomahawk Road project approved in Apache Junction
A $2.7 million Tomahawk Road widening project in Apache Junction has been approved to install bicycle lanes, sidewalks, streetlights and drainage improvements from Southern Avenue to the U.S. Highway … more
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Sossaman Road in Queen Creek will be closed to traffic just south of Germann Road to Rittenhouse Road for two weeks.
Part of Sossaman Road in Queen Creek will be closed for two weeks
Sossaman Road will be closed to traffic just south of Germann Road to Rittenhouse Road beginning Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 24. Construction will run from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to install a … more
A horse and rider at the Feb. 25, 2023, Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo in Apache Junction.
City manager: Apache Junction could own rodeo grounds by spring ‘23
The city of Apache Junction could take ownership of the rodeo grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd., as early as this spring, the City Council was told recently. The rodeo grounds are home to … more
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Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity — was reported at 1:09 a.m. Feb. 18 in the 5500 block of South Alameda Road.
Disorderly conduct incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of disorderly conduct in Gold Canyon Feb. 16-22. Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported at 7:47 p.m. Feb. 16 in … more
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Theft of a bike was reported at 1:42 p.m. Feb. 22 in the 1300 block of East Fourth Avenue.
3 burglaries, 4 thefts reported in Apache Junction Feb. 16-22
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of burglaries and thefts Feb. 16-22: Residential burglary, reported at 1:20 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 2400 block of East Baseline … more
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Central Arizona College's Signal Peak Campus is located in Coolidge.
CAC summer program aimed at new high school grads
High school graduates from 2021 to 2023, as well as GED recipients, are invited to experience life as a college student this summer at Central Arizona College. Registration is now open for Central … more
A 2007 heavy duty Case 570MXT construction grade box tractor scraper owned by the city of Apache Junction that may be transferred to the town of Eagar. Photo a screenshot of video from recent council work session.
Apache Junction giving tractor to town of Eagar
A Case 570MXT gannon box scraper tractor purchased by the city of Apache Junction in 2007, and not used since it was replaced three years ago, is being transferred to an Arizona town that needs … more
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Starting Monday, March 6 to Sunday, April 9, Attaway Road will be closed at State Route 287 north for half a mile for construction.
Road closure means traffic delays in Florence
Drivers in the Florence/Coolidge area will be facing traffic delays. Starting Monday, March 6 to Easter Sunday, April 9, Attaway Road will be closed at State Route 287 north for half a mile for … more
Jason Hutchens
Hutchens new Apache Junction High School athletic director
Jason Hutchens, head baseball coach and physical education teacher for Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood in Apache Junction, has been named the school’s athletic director for the … more
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Paul Revere Academy will be housed on the EVIT Main Campus, 1601 W. Main St. in Mesa where EVIT has made it a priority through special initiatives to provide students who are in foster care with the support they need to be successful.
EVIT, Heritage Academy partner to open new high school in Mesa
A new high school will open in July at the East Valley Institute of Technology’s Main Campus in Mesa. Paul Revere Academy, a joint innovation between Heritage Academy charter schools and … more
The scoreboard is hoisted into place at Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive.
Apache Junction High School baseball team has new scoreboard
Keeping score for the Apache Junction High School baseball team was a bit like working an abacus. The old scoreboard frequently malfunctioned so parents and staff would move rocks in the dirt from … more
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Woman killed, 3 men injured in UTV crash in Apache Junction
Authorities say a 26-year-old woman is dead after a utility terrain vehicle crash in Apache Junction. Police say the crash occurred early Sunday morning. The name, age and hometown of the woman who … more

Woman dies, 3 men injured in Apache Junction UTV crash
A 26-year-old woman died and three men were injured early Sunday morning in a UTV accident in Apache Junction, police said. The crash occurred just after midnight near East Granada Avenue. The … more
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Westbound US60 will be closed between Stapley Drive and Loop 101 from 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, through 5 a.m. Monday, March 6.
Westbound US60 closed this weekend between Stapley Drive, Loop 101
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 3. Westbound US60 … more
The collections are for items that typically cannot be deposited into your regular trash. An effort is made to recycle the items collected.
Household hazardous waste collection Saturday in Apache Junction
The city of Apache Junction will hold a collection event for household hazardous waste, white goods, electronic recycling and document shredding on Saturday, March 4. The event will be held from 8 … more
Apache Junction Unified School District spent more in 2022 than in 2021, but the district spent less than the state average both years.
New report outlines spending for Apache Junction school district
Despite a $377.5 million increase in overall spending on instruction, more than half of the school districts in Arizona spent a smaller percentage of their dollars in classroom instruction in 2022 … more
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The Apache Junction Police Department has received seven separate reports of bullets hitting trailers in the area. One bullet nearly struck a resident as he sat inside his residence watching television.
Apache Junction police seek help in resolving gunfire incidents
The Apache Junction Police Department is investigating a string of incidents involving criminal damage and aggravated assault due to gunfire reported from Countryside RV Resort, 2701 S. Idaho Road, … more
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