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Pinal County woman sentenced to life for death of 3-year-old girl
FLORENCE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Pinal County judge sentenced an Arizona woman to life in prison for the death of a young girl in Florence nearly nine years ago. “Children are the most vulnerable in our community and it’s a tragedy this young girl’s life was cut so short,” said Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer. “Those who abuse children need to be held accountable. Our thoughts are with the girl’s siblings who will go through life without their sister.”
Florence mayor announces run for Pinal County school superintendent
Florence Mayor Tara Walter has officially announced her candidacy for Pinal County school superintendent. The announcement was Walter's first official declaration for the position, but it ...
Apache Junction Calls for Community Action Against Overgrowth and Fire Hazards
Apache Junction is on a mission: to weed out the fast-growing problem of overgrowth in the wake of a particularly rainy winter. The Development Services Department has issued a reminder to residents about the need to tame any unruly vegetation that has sprung up. With the lush landscapes comes a less welcome burst of weeds which, if left unchecked, could create fire hazards as they dry out.
Arizona Registrar of Contractors ‘revokes’ flooring company’s license
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —The company’s name is Healthy Home Flooring, but its business track record isn’t healthy at all. Just in the past 4 months, Healthy Home Flooring has racked up 18 complaints with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. So, the agency has put them out of business by revoking their license.
See where Apache Junction high schools ranked on national list for 2024
An Apache Junction charter school has the highest rating of high schools in the city on U.S. News and World Report's annual best public high schools list. Imagine Prep Superstition, 1843 ...
Who Owns Your Drinking Water? The Answer May Surprise You
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Water is important, but most of us take it for granted. We can live about 30 days without food, but can only survive about 3 days without water. About a year ago, the state of Arizona banned new home construction in Maricopa County — home to Phoenix and surrounding suburbs — if the home required a well for drinking water.
East Valley Boosts Public Safety with New TRWC Radio Tower, Enhancing Emergency Communications
It's a significant leap for public safety in the East Valley, as the Topaz Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) unveiled a brand-new radio tower—its first in over two decades. The structure, monikered H60 in a nod to nearby Highway 60, promises to bolster the signal strength for public safety communications. This enhancement is expected to benefit northeast Mesa, Apache Junction, and Queen Creek the most.
Queen Creek's Hoffman among 11 indicted in 'fake electors' probe
Former Queen Creek town council member and current state senator Jake Hoffman is one of 11 people who have been indicted by a state grand jury in an ongoing investigation into a 'fake elector' plan ...
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