Pinal County is issuing open burning permits again in portions of the county, according to officials.

Sheriff-elect Paul Babeu has named the two top commanders for the 800-person Pinal County Sheriff’s department.

Pinal County seniors who meet low-income restrictions can receive a property tax break on their homes, according to county officials.

Pinal County public health officials are investigating people who came in contact with a child who was found to have an active case of tuberculosis in the city of Maricopa.

With seasonal wet weather approaching, Pinal County officials are asking residents to vaccinate their horses from West Nile virus.

There’s still time to get muddy as Queen Creek has extended the registration deadline for the inaugural Mad Mud Volleyball tournament.

Residents east of Queen Creek are worried that the proposed Williams Gateway Freeway could run right up the gut of their homes and schools.

An infant in the San Manuel area of Pinal County has been diagnosed with measles, a case public health officials are actively investigating.

Eleven animals have tested positive for rabies this year - the latest was found in a skunk that fought with a dog.

The San Tan Area Chamber of Commerce has invited all candidates running for Pinal County office to attend a forum from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

A program for seniors to receive help from government agencies is scheduled for Oct. 11 in Queen Creek at the town’s performing arts theater at 22149 East Ocotillo Road.

Bicylcles, power tools, tool boxes, jewelry, cell phones, and even decorative swords can be found in the Pinal County Sheriff’s evidence unit.

Mesa will issue approximately 10 percent fewer building permits than a year ago, city officials said Thursday.

Pinal County sheriff's deputies recently recovered two stolen trailers full of stolen items.

The railroad spur on the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway near the Frito-Lay plant in Casa Grande will hold up traffic as the track is replaced and the road resurfaced.

A dove hunter stumbled upon a pipe bomb in the desert near Queen Creek this week, according to Pinal County sheriff's reports.

Pinal County Superior Court has received an award from the Arizona Supreme Court for programs aimed at protecting children, families and communities, according to county officials.

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau will be released Thursday that demonstrate the rapidly changing population in the Phoenix region.

A plan to close McDowell Road in Mesa from Power Road to west of Sossaman Road has been pushed back to June 9, according to city transportation officials.

The Mesa City Council will hold a study session at 4:30 p.m. Monday regarding the possible cancellation of Saturday transit service.

A group of Mesa police officers and their police dogs will pay tribute to fallen K-9 officer Leon at the intermission of the Phoenix Coyotes game Thursday.

A leaking water main on Brown Road between 78th and 80th St. is closing off two of its westbound lanes, city officials reported Thursday morning.