Local News in Maricopa County

City Services Expansion Project

Public Health Reminds Residents to Protect Themselves Against Measles and Seasonal Illnesses

Risk of measles continues as seasonal respiratory viruses start spreading

Arizona to decide on Republican introduced propositions Nov. 3—the ACLU of Az. and statewide Democrats recommend voting “NO” on at least three measures

According to the Blue Voter Guide for Arizona, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) the nonprofit organization founded in 1920 to defend the individual rights and freedoms guaranteed to all people in the United States by the Constitution and laws as well as statewide…

Flooding & Road Closures

UPDATE: All roads are back open.

Flooding & Road Closures

The City of Apache Junction is experiencing heavy flooding, and the following roads are currently closed:

Flooding & Road Closures

The City of Apache Junction is experiencing heavy flooding, and the following roads are currently closed:

Public Review Period for Proposed Development Impact Fees

The City of Apache Junction is beginning a public review process for proposed Development Impact Fees.

Patagonia-St. David volleyball showdown postponed until Oct. 19

The Lobos lost three of four matches at the Epic Small School Invite in Scottsdale, but the rugged competition helped prepare them for Wednesday's showdown vs. region powerhouse St. David.

Apache Junction Public Library Earns Certified Autism Center Designation

The Apache Junction Public Library has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

Getting to know: Karen Bartunek

Karen Bartunek is a Phoenix native and mom of two who enjoys spending her free time reading, dancing, traveling, and, of course, indulging in absurd amounts of coffee. Her family […]

The youth’s vote—top priority—America’s democracy

Less than a month remains to register to vote in Arizona’s 2026 midterm elections—the deadline is October 5 at 11:59 p.m. If you’re not sure if your registration is up to date, you can check by clicking here and filling out the requested information. People who need to register…

Scottsdale artist Kathleen Hope brings her cement works to Tampa for one night only at Drew Marc Gallery

Cement isn’t supposed to be beautiful. It holds up parking garages. It lines the bottom of swimming pools. It is, by all reasonable accounts, the most aggressively unromantic material on […]