Pinal County News

A dispute has surfaced among Pinal County leadership regarding the appointment of a Deputy Chief County Attorney, with County Attorney Brad Miller, the Board of Supervisors, and County management at odds over who has the authority to approve or block such hires.In late July, Miller appointed Ian Daranyi to lead the Civil Division of the Pinal Count...

During the County Manager's Report this week, County Manager Leo Lew announced the appointment of Gloria Moreno as Pinal County's new Library District Director. Moreno has called Pinal County home for more than 30 years and has spent much of that time serving local communities through their libraries. She began her career at the Town of Florence Co...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has expanded its Aviation Unit with the addition of a new Airbus H125 helicopter, commonly known as an A-Star. The aircraft is expected to improve both life-saving search and rescue missions and law enforcement operations across the county. The H125 was secured through funding from the Arizona Department of ...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is ramping up its efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road, thanks to a new $25,000 grant awarded by the Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement in partnership with the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The funding will be used to support overtime DUI patrols, ...

Saucy chicken lovers, get ready. Zaxby's®, the fast-growing chicken chain known for its bold flavors, famous Chicken Fingerz™, and Signature Zax Sauce®, is officially landing in Arizona—with its first-ever location opening Wednesday, August 13 in Queen Creek, right on the edge of San Tan Valley, in Pinal County. Located at 37756 N Gantzel Rd., this...

Every time you buy a new set of tires, you're helping improve the roads you drive on—without even realizing it. That's because in Arizona, a Waste Tire Fee is collected at the time of purchase. That fee is then distributed to counties across the state to fund the collection and recycling of used tires. In Pinal County, those tires don't just sit in...

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is inviting residents and stakeholders to provide feedback as it kicks off the next phase of the proposed North-South Corridor—State Route 505—in Pinal County. This portion of the study, known as Segment 2, will examine a 31-mile stretch from Arizona Farms Road near Florence to Interstate 10 near Eloy...

Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) is sounding the alarm — and this time, the warning is critical. The shelter has reached an unprecedented crisis point, housing more than 180% of its intended capacity, and staff say there is not a single empty kennel left. "When I say there is not one single empty kennel — I mean it. Not in intake, not i...

Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC) is excited to announce a new partnership aimed at supporting local pet owners and keeping adopted dogs in happy, healthy homes. Starting August 2, 2025, PCACC will team up with Malo K9 Training, a new local business founded by Erika Rodriguez, a former PCACC staff member who saw firsthand the challenge...

Two Pinal County shelter dogs recently got a second chance in the most unexpected of places — a state prison. Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC) partnered with One Love Arizona and Marley's Mutts to participate in a transformative new program that pairs incarcerated individuals with shelter dogs for a 12-week training and rehabilitation...

Pinal County has rapidly emerged as a powerhouse in Arizona's economic landscape — and the ripple effects of its evolution are reaching far beyond the boundaries of the industrial parks now dotting its terrain. Once considered a quiet neighbor between Phoenix and Tucson, Pinal County has become a hub for multi-billion-dollar investments in clean en...

Pinal County has made history by becoming the first county in the nation to earn Trauma-Informed Certification through a collaborative, multi-agency effort. The certification, awarded by Trauma Institute International (TII) and the Arizona Trauma Institute, marks a significant step forward in the county's ongoing work to prioritize community well-b...

 Pinal County residents are invited to attend a special ceremony honoring local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The event will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. at Paul Mason Ballpark, located just north of Rodeo Road on Pinal Avenue in Casa Grande. District 3 Supervisor Steve Miller extended th...

Pinal County is asking local families to share their experiences with childcare in a new community survey. The County hopes to learn more about the needs, challenges, and concerns families face when it comes to finding safe, reliable, and affordable care for young children. County officials say that early childcare is important for the health of fa...

Sheriff Ross Teeple has officially completed the selection of his new command staff at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), with several key leadership roles filled by internal promotions. Last month, the Sheriff announced the appointment of Bryan Harrell as Chief Deputy, the second-highest position in the department. Harrell was promoted from...