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IF YOU GO What: ArtsFest Maricopa When: Oct. 19, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Where: MHS Performing Arts Center, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. How much: $18...

Oktoberfest, one of the biggest, most extensive, annual parties in the world, is a staple of the Bavarian region of Germany. It inspires much...

A counseling department plays a vital role in a school’s ability to meet the needs of all students. Maricopa Unified School District’s Counseling Department...

By Danielle Nelson Now that I have graduated high school and am off to college, I want to share things I learned that will help...

Friends of the Maricopa Public Library hosted its annual fall book sale in the library parking lot Saturday. The book sale helps fund library...

While her parents were at work, both teaching school, 18-month-old Cate Jump fell into a private swimming pool while in the care of a...

Mythical Gardens LLC is giving adults a reason to revel in the Halloween spirit.IF YOU GO What: Copa Adult Steampunk Halloween When: Oct. 26, 8 p.m.-2...

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer and the Maricopa Police Department hosted a kick-off event for the community. The presentations...

Wednesday was opening night for Disney's "Freaky Friday the Musical," a production of Maricopa Community Theatre, which performs at Leading Edge Academy-Maricopa. The 18-member...

Temperatures will lock into the low 90s through the weekend in Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service, with clouds not expected until next...

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on State Route 347 between SR 84 and Papago Road (milepost 160...

According to City Councilmember Nancy Smith, Walgreens has applied for a tenant improvement permit for the building located west of Walmart on Maricopa-Casa Grande...

Once upon a time, the items at the top of the wish list for Maricopans were a “sit-down restaurant” and a solution for State...

Built in 1962, Valley Auto Parts was the NAPA store on the northeast corner of State Route 347 and Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. It is...

A collision at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Maricopa Road next to Copper Sky Regional Park resulted in non-life-threatening injuries Friday evening. It...

By Gloria Smith A lot changed in Medicare this year with more coming in 2020. • A new Open Enrollment was introduced to allow switching from...

Business briefs in Maricopa from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15: AAMCO is building a 4,411-square-foot shop at 20215 N. John Wayne Parkway north of Maricopa...

By Joycelyn Cabrera Local and state government agencies have partnered to address safety concerns on State Route 347 brought up by Maricopa and other neighboring...

Geeks and nerds, rejoice. A brand-new comic book shop has opened in Maricopa. Since moving to Maricopa last November, Mr. E Comics owner Brian Lindblom...

A balmy weekend of mostly clear skies and high temperatures in the upper 90s awaits Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today is sunny...

Native American fashion brand ACONAV returns to Phoenix Fashion Week as an established designer. The three-day runway showcases are Oct. 3-5 at Talking Stick Resort...

BRADY LEFFLER Hometown: Yuma Residence: Mesa (soon to be Gilbert) Family: Fiancée and three grown children Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management University of Phoenix; master’s degree in...

Habitat for Humanity has been at work in a rare location for the organization – Maricopa. Specifically, Habitat is helping to convert an old home...

Everything that worked for the Maricopa High School football team in its 49-12 win over winless Central a week ago did not work at...

Maricopa Unified School District shone its September spotlight on students, staff and community members during the governing board's Wednesday meeting. Each month, one student from...

After hearing data from its Transportation Department earlier this month, Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board gave approval for the purchase of seven vehicles...

An open house to look at a State Route 347 scoping study is planned at City Hall before Maricopa City Council talks about the...

Continued wet weather Thursday is expected to lead into a mild weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Today, a flood watch continues across the...

Now with the confidence of having future storage and display space for their many items of historical significance to the community, Maricopa Historical Society...

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising nearby residents, businesses and the traveling public to plan for an extended full intersection closure at Honeycutt...