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PAYSON, Ariz. — The Tonto National Forest will initiate Stage 1 fire restrictions Thursday morning to minimize the risk of wildfire damage. State trust lands in Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila counties will also launch Stage 1 restrictions starting Thursday, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM). The restrictions also apply to state parks located outside of the incorporated municipalities of these three counties.

In an effort to enhance road conditions and ensure the safety of commuters, road work will be conducted on Germann Road from June 13th to June 16th. This necessary construction will result in the closure of Germann Road at the intersection of Jackrabbit Road, impacting the daily commutes of residents and visitors in the area.

A Sunday evening crash that left one person dead and another injured involved drinking and speeding, according to a report from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.   At approximately 9:10 […] This post PCSO: Alcohol may have played role in fatal crash appeared first on InMaricopa.

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — With the San Tan Mountains as a backdrop, San Tan Valley is one of the fastest-growing communities in Arizona. "We only had two roads coming in and out and still had cows and loved it," said Evelyn Carr. "But it's definitely time for us to grow up."

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- The Arizona Department of Liquor will accept lottery entries for liquor licenses beginning Monday, June 19, through Friday, July 7. There are 89 available liquor licenses this year, with 33 licenses tied to population growth and 56 previously revoked or reverted licenses being placed back in circulation. Prices for the licenses range from $13,100 for a Beer and Wine Bar license in Pinal County to $930,600 for a Liquor Store license in Maricopa County. It’ll cost $250 to enter the lottery.

State trust lands in Gila, Maricopa and Pinal counties will be under Stage 1 fire restrictions effective Thursday morning. The restrictions will apply to Game and Fish Commission wildlife areas, and in state parks in those counties. Certain restrictions will apply to outside fires, and outside of camping and picnic...

When it comes to softball, the parity of the sport continues to grow at nearly every level. Here in Pinal County at least one team made a postseason appearance in each of the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s six conferences this season.

Arizona fire managers on Thursday will implement stage 1 fire restrictions on state trust lands in central Arizona. The rules ban campfires except for in developed campsites and picnic areas and prohibit smoking outdoors in Gila, Maricopa and Pinal counties. It also bans fireworks and other incendiary devices along with...

A survey of San Tan Valley residents commissioned by a Pinal County supervisor may bode well for the latest effort to turn the unincorporated community on the far southeastern edge of the Valley into Arizona's newest city.Driving the news: A survey distributed to residents via mail, social media and community centers in December and January showed 46% supported incorporating the city, compared to just 17% who wanted San Tan Valley's current governance system to stay the same.18% wanted to see the community annexed by another city, 10% preferred to create a taxing district for fire services, and 1% supported a...

A Maricopa Association of Governments study on transportation plans for an area south of Apache Junction and Mesa includes portions of Queen Creek and Florence. The study area is a large, mostly ...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man authorities said poses an "imminent and dangerous threat to children." The PCSO Internet Crimes Against Children unit ...

It's been a busy start to the weekend! Here are tonight's top trending stories from FOX 10. 1. Pinal County Sheriff's Office sends warning to community to look out for child sex abuse suspect. On June 1, 39-year-old James Ibach was reported to investigators and a search warrant was done...

As we near the end of spring and the mild weather that accompanies it here in Pinal County, it’s time to brace for the inevitable heat that summer will bring. At Arizona Public Service, we prepare year-round to ensure that our customers in Casa Grande and surrounding communities receive reliable power even when temperatures rise, powerful storms hit and as customer energy needs grow.

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who they say poses an imminent and dangerous threat. Sheriff officials are asking the public to be on the lookout for 39-year-old James Ibach, who allegedly had “hundreds of child sexual abuse material” at his residence. On Thursday,...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who they got an “emergency report" on regarding the alleged sexual exploitation of children. “Ibach poses an imminent and dangerous threat to children."

Pinal County officials announced on Wednesday that they have successfully completed the design phase for the ambitious Heritage Road project, which aims to bolster the transportation infrastructure in the San Tan Valley area. The project, which is focused on the roadway between Hunt Highway and North Felix Road, seeks to...

ARIZONA CITY, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Pinal County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they’re searching for a child sex abuse suspect who is on the run. On Thursday, the PCSO Internet Crimes Against Children unit received an emergency report involving 39-year-old James Ibach. Deputies searched Ibach’s home in Arizona City and found multiple devices containing hundreds of child sexual abuse content, investigators said. However, Ibach was told by others about the investigation and left his house before deputies arrived.

According to the Sheriff’s Office Twitter account, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a guy who it thinks is in possession of hundreds of documents detailing child s*xual abuse. The Sheriff’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit got a complaint on an urgent “s*xual exploitation” investigation...