Painted Sky Park is now open in Apache Junction
A new interactive park in Apache Junction called Painted Sky Park is now open to the public and has all kinds of features, including a dog park. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the story.
Man killed in Apache Junction homicide; suspect arrested
A man was killed in a homicide in Apache Junction on Sunday afternoon and a suspect was arrested, the police department said.
Winning lottery ticket sold in Mesa; dramatic Elks Lodge crash caught on camera | Nightly Roundup
From a winning lottery ticket sold in the East Valley to dramatic moments captured by a camera over the weekend at a far East Valley Elks Lodge, here's a look at some of our top stories.
30 people injured as vehicle crashes into Elks Lodge in Apache Junction
Authorities say a vehicle crashed into Elks Lodge in Apache Junction, injuring 30 people.
Elks Lodge crash video released; 30 people hurt
Thirty people were injured after a driver crashed into Apache Junction's Elks Lodge on the evening of Sept. 7. Two days later, the Apache Junction Police Department released footage from inside the building that captured the moment the truck barreled through.
Truck plows into Elks Lodge, 30 hurt l FOX 10 Talks
Dozens of people were hurt when a truck plowed into Elks Lodge in Apache Junction. The driver who police say caused the crash was arrested and is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss this and other local and national headlines.
30 hurt when driver slams into Apache Junction Elks Lodge
Authorities say a driver crashed into Elks Lodge in Apache Junction on Sept. 7, injuring 30 people. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the latest from those who were there at the time of the crash.
Genesis Project, Pinal County's only soup kitchen, forced to close its doors when lease expires
Genesis Project, the only soup kitchen in Pinal County, is being forced to close its doors after 10 years of leasing the same location.
Genesis Project soup kitchen forced to close
Pinal County's only soup kitchen, Genesis Project in Apache Junction, is being forced to shut its doors after landlords refused to extend their lease. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.
Fast-moving storms in Apache Junction cause problems
Apache Junction was hit with more than an inch and a half of rain in just an hour and the storm damage was seen outside of a Safeway. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
Peoria man pleads guilty in deadly wrong-way crash
Authorities say Adam Parker was driving the wrong way near Apache Junction when he hit an SUV that was driven by 28-year-old Elizabeth McAloon, who died rom her injuries. McAloon's 7-year-old daughter was hurt in the crash. Parker pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault. He's scheduled to be sentenced in September.
Apache Junction students head back to school
Thousands of Valley students woke up Wednesday morning to the reality that their summer is over and it's time to return to school. Apache Junction is one of several districts back in class, and students returned to some big changes. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
Celebrate July 4th in Phoenix and across Arizona: Where to see fireworks, celebrations
Looking for places to see the fireworks in the Valley or elsewhere in Arizona to celebrate the 4th of July? Here's a list of some of the places holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations.
Gold nugget stolen during Ghost Fire evacuations
The Ghost Fire is completely contained as of Sunday night, but we're learning a gold nugget was nabbed from a ghost town during Friday's evacuations. It's worth about $2,500. The crooks were caught on camera. FOX 10 Photojournalist Jamin Walker shows how it happened.
Ghost Fire in Apache Junction causes State Route 88 closure, multiple units scramble to contain flames
A brush fire near Apache Junction caused a road closure on State Route 88 near Lost Dutchman State Park.
Status of residents of Apache Junction home that went up in flames remains unknown
The status of two residents inside an Apache Junction home that went up in flames Saturday night is still unknown. There is very limited information surrounding this fire, but neighbors say an elderly couple lived in the home.
Apache Junction house burns; residents unaccounted for
The status of two residents inside an Apache Junction home that went up in flames Saturday night is still unknown. There is very limited information surrounding this fire, but neighbors say an elderly couple lived in the home. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
Students monitor owl parliament nesting near school
Students at Peralta Trail Elementary in Gold Canyon are monitoring a parliament of owls that just laid three eggs.
Illegal camping: BLM to clear area in East Valley
The Bureau of Land Management will close 1,000 acres along the northern border of Mesa and Apache Junction in order to build a recreation area for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Due to the project, all campsites will be closed, ending a 14-day camping rule. Property owners in the area have complained that homeless people often overstay their welcome and leave behind drug paraphernalia, trash and abandoned RVs.
Peoria man indicted for murder in US 60 wrong-way crash that killed mother, injured daughter
A Peoria man has been indicted for murder by a grand jury in connection to a wrong-way crash that left a woman dead and her young daughter injured.