Apache Junction teen dies after getting shot in head after altercation
PHOENIX — An 18-year-old man from Apache Junction died Sunday afternoon after being shot in the head. Police said the 17-year-old suspect and three other people arrived at the house where the shooting occurred at Block 1400 South Warner Drive at Apache Junction and got into an altercation, in which the suspect brandished a gun […]
Bids sought for Superstition Vistas work in south Apache Junction
Sealed tender for Phase 2A of Radiance & Davis’ paving, sewer, water, road and streetlight plans at the Superstition Vista residential subdivision south of Apache Junction will open at 1:30 p.m. on June 28, according to the notice. Minutes are accepted. All sealed bids must be received by mail or hand-delivered to Mike LoTempio, Suite […]
Sewer district for Apache Junction has a new name
The board of directors of Apache Junction Superstition Mountains Community Facility District 1, 5661 S. Ironwood Drive recently voted to change its name to Apache Junction Sewer District. “We believe this will allow us to more clearly communicate what we do and identify the communities we serve. Our new website is currently under construction and […]
Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo starts Friday in Apache Junction
Team Roping Slack Performance at the Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo on February 24, 2022, with Justin McNett taking first place in the heading division and Robert Murphy in the healer division with 6.2 times/score Won 1st place. Richard H. Dyer The Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo is a rain or shine event from February 24-26, with […]
Mesa man saw pilot before fatal plane crash near Apache Junction
Mesa, Arizona — It was just another Saturday for Bob Reed. Every day he comes out to Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport to build planes and helicopters and work on projects. But last Saturday morning, he told ABC15 that he spoke to the pilot who crashed the plane. Just before 8 a.m. Saturday, the Federal Aviation […]
Apache Junction, fire district remind citizens to prepare for monsoons
The City of Apache Junction and Superstition Fire Medical District want to remind local residents of the threats to their communities that often accompany the monsoon season. The monsoon season officially begins on June 15th, but powerful and dangerous storms can strike at any time. Some areas in and around the city have flood-prone areas, […]
Authorities determining cause of plane crash near Apache Junction
FILE – A Federal Aviation Administration sign on a tower at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on March 16, 2017. Authorities are investigating a close call that occurred at a New York airport on Friday, January 13, 2023. Airplanes crossing the runway and planes preparing to take off. The FAA said it would […]
San Manuel’s Ruiz gets top nod in All-County softball selections | Apache Junction Central
When it comes to softball, parity in the sport continues to grow at nearly every level. Here in Pinal County, each of the Arizona Inter-High Association’s six conferences has had at least one postseason appearance this season. × This page requires JavaScript. JavaScript is required to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser […]
Recall planned against Apache Junction school board members
Apache Junction, Arizona — There has been a violent backlash in communities in the Eastern Valley this week after the local school board cut ties with a popular superintendent. Local teachers and parents Apache Junction Unified School District Superintendent Heather Wallace’s ouster is to blame for partisan politics. Residents are now organizing recall activities. 12 […]
First woman leader for the White Mountain Apache Tribe shares her experience | News
In honor of Women’s History Month, the White Mountain Independent interviewed Gwendena Lee-Gatewood about being the first woman to lead the White Mountain Apaches. Lee Gatewood served as WMAT President from 2018 to 2022. She is the only woman to hold the position. She ran for re-election in 2022, but it was her loss that […]
