Wilson: Proposition 469 benefits Apache Junction and all of Pinal County

chip wilson Chip Wilson, Mayor of Apache Junction Apache Junction, like the rest of Pinal County, is in dire need of new roads and highways. The original transportation plan was approved by voters in 2017 along with sales tax. Unfortunately, that tax was voided by the Arizona Supreme Court. Proposition 469 simply modifies the wording […]

Salt, Verde reservoirs so far withstanding epic drought | Apache County

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Household hazardous waste collection March 4 in Apache Junction

The City of Apache Junction will host a collection event for household hazardous waste, white goods, electronics recycling, and a paper shredder on Saturday, March 4th. The event will be held at the City’s Public Works Yard, 575 E. Baseline, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Household hazardous waste collection is usually for items that […]

Apache Junction police investigating where toddler got fentanyl after overdose death

Apache Junction, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) — Apache Junction Police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy died from fentanyl. The boy’s family has taken him to the hospital and is cooperating with detectives, police said. But police said they don’t know where the child got the fentanyl or how it got into his system. “Anytime you […]

New Wilson Electric training facility at Central Arizona College’s Apache Junction campus

The ribbon was recently cut for the new Wilson Electric training facility at Central Arizona College’s Superstition Mountain Campus at 805 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction. According to the release, the facility was designed and built by Wilson Electric to provide industry-standard training opportunities for students in the Commercial Electrician and Installer Certification Program. In […]

Police investigating child’s death in Apache Junction

Police Chief Michael Pooley said the child’s death was “devastating” for the community. Apache Junction, Arizona — A 3-year-old boy has died after allegedly ingesting a pill containing fentanyl, police said. Apache Junction Police Department On Monday, the boy was taken to hospital by his family and given Narcan before being taken to another hospital, […]

ADOT: Road closure SR 73 near Indian Pine | Apache County

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Apache County reports highest rate of recent COVID-19 cases in Arizona

The average daily number of COVID-19 cases in the United States is now less than half what it was in early September. In Arizona, however, cases have plateaued at fairly high levels.The northeastern corner of the state recently reported the highest rate of new cases. Apache County currently has the highest number of COVID-19 cases […]

State trooper shoots, kills man in Apache County, officials say

A state trooper shot and killed a man in Apache County late Saturday night, state officials said. Police opened fire near U.S. Highway 191 and East Sun Lane in Saunders, Arizona at approximately 10:15 p.m., killing one suspect, Public Safety Department spokesman Bert Graves said. Graves did not provide details of what led to the […]