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Theft of property from a motor vehicle was reported at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 15 in the 6900 block of South Kings Ranch Road.
5 thefts reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of thefts in Gold Canyon Feb. 9-15. Theft of property, reported at 8:26 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 2900 block of South Whitetail … more
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A residential burglary was reported at 2:35 p.m. Feb. 15 in the 1000 block of East Broadway Avenue.
1 burglary, 4 thefts reported in Apache Junction Feb. 9-15
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of a burglary and thefts Feb. 9-15: Theft, reported at 8:16 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 3100 block of West Apache Trail. Theft, reported … more
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From left to right, CAC students named to All-Arizona Academic Team: Ralph Emmanuel Rosales, Sevasti Silvia, Kyle Morris, Robert Serrano, Sabine Mahi and Bridget Bachicha.
CAC students make All-Arizona Academic Team
Six Central Arizona College students have been selected to the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society All-Arizona Academic Team. All-Arizona students demonstrate academic excellence and … more
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A rendering of what the new SR-79 Gila River bridge in Florence will look like after construction is completed.
Gila River bridge project causes traffic delays in Florence
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for alternating lane restrictions on State Route 79 as work progresses on the building of the new Gila River bridge. The … more
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Cooper Lamb and his daughter died Friday, Dec. 16, in a crash in Gilbert. Cooper’s fiancé and mother of the child, Caroline Patten, was driving and was died six days later.
Gilbert Police submit charges in sheriff's family's deaths
The Gilbert Police Department submitted charges to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office related to the December collision that killed family members of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, … more
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Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone during these nightly lane restrictions.
State Route 88 nightly lane restrictions in Apache Junction begin Feb. 28
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers who use State Route 88 in Apache Junction to plan for nightly lane restrictions beginning Monday, Feb. 28, for drainage improvements. SR88 … more

Disorderly conduct was reported at 10:37 p.m. Feb. 7 in the 17900 block of East Peralta Road.
Theft, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of thft, fraud and other incidents in Gold Canyon Feb. 2-8. Fraud/forgery was reported at 11:31 a.m. Feb. 2 in the 5700 block of … more
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A theft was reported at 5:36 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 500 block of East 10th Avenue.
10 thefts reported in Apache Junction Feb. 2-8
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts Feb. 2-8: Theft, reported at 7:31 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 100 block of East Old West Highway. Theft, reported at 7:26 a.m. … more
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Before items can be recycled, they must first be sorted at a materials-recovery facility.
Recyclable materials in Apache Junction soon to be sent to Valley site
After emptying, cleaning and drying plastic, paper and metal products, Apache Junction residents paying for recyclables pickup can place their items in special bins. The prep work prior to placing … more
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Arizona troopers seized these fentanyl pills last week following an accident in Pinal County. Four out of every 10 pills laced with fentanyl contain at least 2 milligrams of the synthetic opioid, a potentially lethal dose, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Troopers find nearly 1.3M fentanyl pills after Pinal County crash
The Arizona Department of Transportation reported Tuesday that a collision last week along Interstate 10 in Pinal County led to the discovery of 286 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills. Four out of … more
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First mention of Lost Dutchman Days - a one-day event - on the front page of the Nov. 27, 1964 issue of the Apache Sentinel.
History of Lost Dutchman Days in Apache Junction
In 2023 we celebrate 59 years of Lost Dutchman Days A look through the archives of the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent and its predecessor the Apache Sentinel, finds the following about Lost Dutchman Days, from its beginning on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1965, as a one-day event more
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Operation Southern Shield begins Monday, Feb. 20.
Pinal County deputies join DPS troopers for Operation Southern Shield
The Arizona Department of Public Safety begins an operation today, Feb. 20, to target hazardous driving violations and conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections on two interstate highways. The … more
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The city of Apache Junction will close all administrative offices on Monday in recognition of Presidents Day.
City of Apache Junction offices on holiday schedule Monday
The city of Apache Junction will close all administrative offices on Monday, Feb. 20 in recognition of Presidents Day. Emergency services through the Police Department will not be impacted by the … more

The pavement improvement work along 14 miles of U.S. Highway 60 will occur over several months and will require numerous closures.
US60 weekend closure slated between Higley, Loop 202
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, Feb. 17. Closures and … more
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 comes to Queen Creek in March
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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Theft of a bicycle was reported at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 7100 block of East U.S. Highway 60.
Trespassing, fraud, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of trespassing, fraud and other incidents in Gold Canyon Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Trespassing, reported at 3:23 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 9800 … more
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A sexual offense — child abuse — was reported at 11:40 a.m. Feb. 1 in the 2600 block of West Fifth Avenue.
3 sex offenses reported in Apache Junction Jan. 26-Feb. 1
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sexual offenses Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Sexual assault, reported at 7:38 a.m. Jan. 30 in the 600 block of South Tomahawk Road. Sexual … more
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Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, breathing trouble, sore throat, muscle pain and loss of taste or smell. Most people develop only mild symptoms. But some people, usually those with other medical complications, develop more severe symptoms, including pneumonia.
41 new coronavirus cases in a week in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon area
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Feb. 15 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 21,868 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and … more
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The 2023 Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek rodeo takes place March 15-23 at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre at 20464 E. Riggs Road.
Roots N’ Boots returns to Queen Creek
Get ready for the 2023 Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek rodeo March 15-23. The event takes place at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre at 20464 E. Riggs Road. The event is organized by the … more
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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 may give 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, may be transferred to an Arizona town that needs … more
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“Going to kindergarten is an important first step in a child’s education and our goal is to make the process easy, friendly and welcoming,” AJUSD superintendent Heather Wallace said.
AJUSD announces registration for future kindergarten students
Apache Junction Unified School District is conducting kindergarten registration and hosting a fun kick-off event for incoming kindergartners for the 2022–23 school year. The events are 5-7 … more
The City Clerk’s office is at the city hall complex, Building C, 300 E. Superstition Blvd. in Apache Junction. Hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, excluding holidays.
74 business licenses issued in January in Apache Junction
There were 74 business licenses issued in January 2023 in the city of Apache Junction. The following business licenses are listed by name — including doing business as or dba; city; contact … more
A portion of the Apache Trail median in 2018 without curbs. The city has been working in phases to add curbs to 2 miles of medians on Apache Trail from Meridian to Idaho Road.
Section of Apache Trail curbs to be constructed in $380K contract
Cement concrete curbs will be added in March to the Apache Trail median from Ironwood Drive to Ocotillo Drive under a $380,000 contract approved by the Apache Junction City Council. The council … more
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The incident took place at the beginning of the day Feb. 10 at the school, 1785 N. Idaho Road in Apache Junction.
No gun found at Apache Junction school, police say
Apache Junction Police Department responded to a lockdown at Four Peaks Elementary School this morning after a student said they had a gun. No weapon was found and the lockdown was … more
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Positions include elementary school teaching positions in kindergarten through fifth grade; and math, science and English language arts for sixth through eighth grades.
Apache Junction school district job fair Saturday
In an effort to recruit top candidates for numerous job positions, Apache Junction Unified School District is hosting job fairs 8:30-11 a.m. Feb. 11, March 20 and April 1 at the AJUSD District … more
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