Standoff suspect shot, killed in Apache Junction

Apache Junction, Arizona — A suspect died after a standoff with law enforcement officers at Apache Junction, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the incident began around 3:30 p.m. when officers from the Apache Junction Police Department tried to crack down on the suspect following a domestic violence incident earlier […]

Suspect dies in deputy-involved shooting after starting garage fire near Apache Junction

Apache Junction, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) – A suspect was killed in a shooting involving a deputy near Apache Junction Tuesday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m., Pinal County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Apache Junction officers tried to stop a domestic violence suspect, who was driving a motorhome recklessly, according to the PCSO. It is said that After […]

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 […]