Pinal County News

Pinal County has announced the hiring of Scott Hamilton as the new Director of the Open Space, Trails, and Regional Parks Department. Scott brings more than 26 years of experience from the City of Scottsdale, where he worked as the Natural Resources Manager. In that role, he helped take care of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Pinnacle Peak Park—t...

Some Pinal County residents will soon find a jury questionnaire in their mailbox. These questionnaires are not jury summons—they are used to help the court decide who is qualified to serve on a jury in the future. Jury questionnaires are sent out twice a year, and names are chosen randomly from Arizona driver's license or ID card holders and regist...

The Pinal County Animal Care & Control shelter is currently caring for more than 350 dogs—double its intended capacity. As the shelter works tirelessly to care for this overwhelming number of animals, the need for community support has never been greater. How You Can Help 🐾 Adopt or Foster a Dog: If you've been considering bringing a dog i...

The Pinal County Recorder's Office has begun sending letters to approximately 12,000 registered voters whose voter registration records were impacted by a statewide issue discovered in September 2024. This issue, which affected about 200,000 voters across Arizona, did not impact any votes in the 2024 General Election. What's the Issue? Arizona's vo...

Central Arizona College (CAC) student Anna Maria Dennis has been selected as the International Vice President of Division IV for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges. Dennis, a business and communications major who began attending CAC in August 2021, will represent PTK and CAC across the country over the next...

A fire ban is now in effect for all Pinal County-managed parks, trails, and trailheads. The ban runs from May 1st through September 30th. During this time, the following are not allowed:CampfiresFire pitsCharcoal grillsThe fire ban is part of an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires during Arizona's hottest and driest months.However, the use of ga...

Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC) has announced temporary changes to its operations after a dog at the shelter tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), a highly contagious and serious illness that affects dogs' respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. To prevent further spread within the shelter, PCACC is taking pro...

As Arizona observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller is celebrating a significant legislative victory aimed at improving transparency and support for crime victims across the state. Senate Bill 1104, sponsored by Senator Bolick (LD2) and signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs on April 2, 2025, adds charging pr...

With wildfire risk on the rise, Pinal County Air Quality will soon halt the issuance of open burning permits as part of its annual safety precautions. Beginning April 2, 2025, the county will only issue 3-day open burn permits, all of which must expire by May 1. Then, starting April 30, no new permits will be issued until further notice.T...

Hopes for a long-awaited expansion of State Route 24—seen as a critical lifeline for easing traffic in the San Tan Valley and Queen Creek area—are stalled as local and state officials struggle to secure funding. The 15-mile highway project was intended to extend SR 24 east of Ironwood Drive, ultimately improving connectivity for thousands of daily ...

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller is taking a strong stance against online crimes targeting children, backing new legislation that would increase penalties for individuals who attempt to lure minors for sexual purposes through the internet and digital platforms. Senate Bill 1585, sponsored by Senator Janae Shamp and championed by Miller, recently p...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) recently recognized the dedication and service of its Patrol Posse volunteers at the annual banquet. These volunteers play a crucial role in supporting law enforcement efforts across the county. The Patrol Posse assists deputies with a variety of duties, including responding to calls for service, traffic con...

Pinal County health officials are urging residents to exercise caution after multiple cases of rabies have been confirmed in wild animals across the region. Last month, Pinal County Animal Care and Control, in coordination with the Pinal County Public Health Department, issued an advisory following the discovery of a rabid gray fox in the western M...

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller has announced the formation of a Special Victims Unit (SVU) aimed at prosecuting cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking, with a particular focus on child sex trafficking. The unit will be led by prosecutor Shawn Jensvold and will work closely with law enfo...

Officials in Pinal County have issued a rabies advisory after a gray fox collected in the western Maricopa area tested positive for rabies at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory. This news is a reminder that rabies—a serious disease affecting the brain and nervous system—can be found in wild animals. Rabies is spread through the saliva of in...