Shooting on SR 88 near Apache Junction under investigation
Apache Junction, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a shooting occurred Thursday night on State Route 88 near milepost 203. A suspect fired from a vehicle, striking another vehicle and injuring a woman who sustained a gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety Major Crimes District is leading the investigation. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Apache Junction Police Department assisted with the response to the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-4AZ-TIPS or submit a tip online at azdps.gov/tips. Please reference incident I26013754.
| Mar 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM | Police |
State Farm Agent Rene Chavez Ribbon-Cutting in Maricopa
The Greater Maricopa Business Alliance invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for State Farm agent Rene Chavez on March 28, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 41620 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy., Suite 105, Maricopa, Ariz., with snacks, a bounce house and opportunities to build business and community connections.
| Mar 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM |
GMBA Economic Forum Set for March 27 in Maricopa
Maricopa, Ariz.—The Greater Maricopa Business Alliance Government Affairs Committee will host the first 2026 GMBA Economic Forum on March 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center, Redwood Room, 18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr., Maricopa, featuring discussions by leaders on legislation and issues affecting business, housing, workforce growth and regional development in Western Pinal County, with confirmed participants including State Rep. Chris Lopez, Pinal County Supervisor Rich Vitiello and Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith; seating is limited and registration is required.
| Mar 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM |
Ribbon Cutting for State Farm Agent Rene Chavez in Maricopa
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for State Farm agent Rene Chavez is set for March 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 41620 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy., Suite 105, Maricopa, Ariz., hosted by the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance, with snacks, a bounce house and networking opportunities.
| Mar 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM |
Maricopa to host CPR, workplace-safety workshop
Maricopa, Ariz. — A CPR and workplace-safety workshop set for March 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center (18160 N. Maya Angelou Drive) will cover CPR, emergency readiness, workers' compensation and building a strong workplace-safety culture, with speakers Bill Robertson, Chris Cahall and Kelly Anderson; registration is in the comments, and the event is presented by the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance Chamber of Commerce.
| Mar 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM |
Maricopa to Host 2026 GMBA Economic Forum March 27
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce says the first 2026 GMBA Economic Forum will be held March 27 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center, Redwood Room, with Salt River Project as presenting sponsor and Invenergy as platinum sponsor, featuring State Rep. Chris Lopez, Pinal County Supervisor Rich Vitiello and Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith discussing legislation and issues affecting business, housing, workforce growth and regional development in Western Pinal County; seating is limited and registration is required.
| Mar 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM |
Missing 15-year-old Jeremiah Camacho sought in Maricopa
Maricopa Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating 15-year-old Jeremiah Camacho, who was last seen March 7 at his home in The Villages after leaving on his own, with authorities now believing he has been staying in Casa Grande but could return to the Maricopa area at any time; he is about 5'5" tall and 135 pounds, with an afro hairstyle, and was wearing a dark jacket and dark pants, and anyone with information should call MPD’s non-emergency line at (520) 568-3673.
| Mar 10, 2026 at 10:04 PM | Police |
Lenore Dembs Retires After 35-Year Firefighting Career
Chandler Fire Department officials announced the retirement of Firefighter Lenore Dembs after 35 years of service, praising her as a trailblazer who began as the Casa Grande Fire Department's first female firefighter and joined Chandler in February 1998, spending nearly three decades with the department.
| Mar 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM | Fire |
Sedona Red Performs at Maricopa Concert in the Park
Sedona Red performed at Maricopa’s Concert in the Park, presented by Willmeng, and the city thanked Explore Pinal County and Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center for their support, with the Wild West Music Fest lineup at the end of March available at wwmfest.com.
| Mar 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM | Gov |
Maricopa honors women on International Women’s Day
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance marked International Women’s Day by recognizing local women leaders who strengthen the community and help Pinal County thrive, praising their passion and resilience.
| Mar 8, 2026 at 12:55 PM |