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A recent statement from the Arizona Department of Water Resources and Central Arizona Project is enough to make many reaching for a glass of water – or for those in the W.C. Fields camp, perhaps something stronger. “As the drought in the Colorado River Basin extends beyond its 20th year, we anticipate the first-ever shortage declaration on the Colorado River. The shortage will result in a substantial cut to Arizona’s share of the river, with reductions falling largely to central Arizona agricultural users,” read the April 2 statement. “These reductions are painful, bu...

Delays are expected as construction ramps up on the Arizona Department of Transportation’s projects to extend State Route 24 east of Ellsworth Road. The second phase of the $77 million SR 24 project, which started in December, will add a four-lane divided roadway for 5 miles between Ellsworth Road and Ironwood Drive.  According to ADOT, the SR 24 extension is scheduled to open by late 2022.  Ramps will be closed for dirt hauling from Feb. 19 to March 29. The westbound SR 24 on-ramp at Ellsworth Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays. Drivers can use detours on El...

Gilbert Fire and Rescue says there were no significant injuries and minimal property damage.