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North and southbound traffic on Idaho will be advised to use Tomahawk Road to access the industrial park, including the MVD Emissions Station, the Paws & Claws Center and businesses along Baseline.
Idaho Road closed March 5-6, U.S. 60 to Baseline Avenue
On Thursday, March 4, and Friday, March 5, Idaho Road from U.S. Highway 60 to Baseline Avenue in Apache Junction will be closed for pavement preservation treatment. The road will be closed 6 … more
The Dysart Unified School District main offices.
Dysart governing board to discuss benefits
Possible changes to the employee benefit package and the approval of a high school administrator are on the agenda for the next Dysart Unified School District Governing Board meeting. more
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Surprise Sundancers provide information to a fan during a 2014 spring training game at Surprise Stadium. Crowds will be smaller this year due to COVID-19, so fewer volunteers will be needed.
Volunteers headed to ballparks
With the Cactus League calling “Play Ball” for spring training, fans will flock to the ballparks — although in smaller flocks. more
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This photo provided by Debbie Nez-Manuel shows her husband, Royce Manuel, left and Nez-Manuel at their home at the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Community northeast of Phoenix on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The couple will be among Native Americans who will be closely watching the confirmation hearing for Deb Haaland, a New Mexico congresswoman who has been nominated to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. (Debbie Nez-Manuel via AP)
Deb Haaland hearing is Indian Country's Obama moment
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — For Native Americans, Deb Haaland is more than an elected official on track to become the first Indigenous secretary of the Interior Department. She is a sister, an auntie … more
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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) and Anaheim Ducks center Derek Grant (38) fight in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Coyotes rally from 3 goals down to beat Ducks 4-3
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Christian Dvorak scored two goals and the Arizona Coyotes rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in a testy game Monday night. The buzz heading … more
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Photo by Arianna Grainey
Travel, tourism normalcy may be a long way off, Experience Scottsdale says
It may take until 2024 for the tourism industry to reach normalcy again, one local expert says, although Scottsdale’s local tourism sector is hopeful for a quicker return. Experience … more
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For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.
304 new COVID-19 cases in Scottsdale last week
In the past week, there have been 304 new COVID-19 cases recorded within Scottsdale city limits, state numbers show. Numbers provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services on Feb. 22 show … more
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J.O. Combs Unified creates alumni association for Combs High School graduates
The J.O. Combs Unified School District has formed the Combs High School Alumni Association. Created under the umbrella of the Combs Education Foundation, the alumni association will be comprised of … more
FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2020, file photo, San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. tosses his bat after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the team's National League wild-card baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals in San Diego. Tatis Jr. has yet to take a ground ball or swing a bat at spring training and he i already the talk of the Padres’ clubhouse. The electrifying shortstop and the Padres have agreed to a $340 million, 14-year deal, giving San Diego’s camp even more buzz than it already had after the team made a number of high-profile offseason moves. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Fernando Tatis' $340M, 14-year deal finalized by Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s $340 million, 14-year contract was finalized Monday by the San Diego Padres, the longest deal in baseball history. “Fernando is a special talent who … more
The off-leash dog park is planned to be constructed at a retention area at the Pinal County complex on the southeast corner of Superstition Boulevard and Idaho Road.
Off-leash dog park agreement OK’d with Pinal County
A 2.6-acre park where dogs can run free could be open as early as spring 2022 in Apache Junction at the Pinal County complex at 575 N. Idaho Road. Elected officials from the municipality voted … more
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The commission is slated to discuss allowing cargo containers with an approved permit on single family residential zoned properties based on lot size, with 1.25-acres and larger lots OK to have a maximum container size of 8-foot-by-40-foot; and 8-foot-by-20-foot and 8-foot-by-10-foot the maximum sizes depending on the residential zone.
Recreational marijuana, cargo containers, land splits regulations before P&Z Tuesday
Proposed changes to the Apache Junction City Code regarding recreational marijuana, cargo containers, land splits and subdivision design standards are to be discussed at Tuesday’s planning and … more
A new office building and parking garage within an existing office development are planned on 30.9 acres on the south side of the 1200 to 1400 blocks of West Bass Pro and the west side of the 1100 block of North Alma School Road.
Parking tower, other items before Mesa planning board Feb. 24
Plans for a stepped three- and four-story parking garage and three-story office building on North Alma School Road will be discussed at the 3 p.m. study session and 4 p.m. Feb. 24 meeting of the Mesa … more
StandUp AJ recently received a nine-month $96,594 state opioid response grant that includes mentoring from Tempe coalition members.
StandUp AJ drug-prevention coalition meets Feb. 24
Apache Junction’s drug-prevention coalition, StandUp AJ, meets Wednesday at a new time to allow local youth to participate. The Zoom meeting starts at 3 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. Registration … more
Rec Center Show on 103.1 KSCW host Gary Cohen updates the community weekly on the happenings of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Sun City West indoor facilities reopen
After a two-month closure, Sun City West residents are once again able to access the indoor facilities at the Recreation Centers of Sun City West. more
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) battles with Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Iafallo (19) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Iafallo scores twice, Kings beat Coyotes 4-2 to sweep series
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alex Iafallo scored two goals, Cal Peterson stopped 22 shots and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight … more
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The Salvation Army is teaming with Ford Motor Co. and local Ford dealers to provide more than 1.3 million free medical-grade face masks to communities across Arizona
Volunteers help Salvation Army, Ford sort masks for Feb. 23 Ford Mask Donation Day
Dozens of volunteers, including members of the Arizona Army National Guard, helped The Salvation Army and Ford Motor Co. sort face masks into bundles of 20 on Saturday, in preparation for Ford Mask … more
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.
Arizona at 15,480 deaths of COVID-19
Arizona has added 2,047 cases and 59 deaths of COVID-19 overnight, according to the state Department of Health Services. As of the morning of Saturday, Feb. 20, the ADHS reports 806,163 positive … more
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Dinora Torres, a MassBay Community College student, poses with her four daughters on the front porch of their home, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Milford, Mass. From front left are daughters Davina, Alana and Hope, with Faith in Dinora's arms. At the college, applications for meal assistance scholarships have increased 80% since last year. Among the recipients is Torres, who said the program helped keep her enrolled. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Enrollment at US community colleges plummets amid pandemic
PHOENIX (AP) — Peniella Irakoze is cold calling a list of 1,001 fellow students who didn’t return to Phoenix College this semester, checking on how they’re managing during the coronavirus … more
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Number of new COVID-19 cases in Litchfield Park plummets
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Litchfield Park dropped substantially this week, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services. more
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Number of new COVID-19 cases in Goodyear drops substantially
The number of new weekly COVID-19 cases in Goodyear dropped by more than half the number reported last week, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services. more
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