PGA golfer Notah Begay III to host clinics at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
Notah Begay III, current NBC Sports and Golf Channel commentator and a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, will host two, free one-hour golf...
Veggies, NAPA, new acres on council agenda
The City of Maricopa plans to lease some of its property, and area food banks may benefit from the deal.If You Go
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ADOT closing Alterra at SR 347 long-term
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers that Alterra Parkway will be closed at State Route 347 in Maricopa beginning Monday, Aug. 5.
The...
Golfing family starts green, finds winning strokes
When Jonathan Lesperance decided he was going to learn to play golf, he also decided it was going to be a family education.
“He taught...
What’s new in Maricopa development
Wendy’s received the go-ahead for commercial tenant improvements to the former Carl’s Jr. at 21000 N. John Wayne Parkway. That project was valued at...
Fledgling computer expert wins national title
It’s a first for Maricopa.
Vincent “Vinnie” Latona earned a gold medal for internetworking in the SkillsUSA National Championships in June. He represented not only...
HOA cracks down on street parking
This year, residents of one of Maricopa’s oldest homeowners associations have been notified multiple times to get their vehicles off the streets by Aug....
Weekend weather includes heat, pollution, maybe rain
This weekend will not only be a little hotter than normal, according to the National Weather Service, but will also likely have bad air...
City trying to make connections on Bowlin Road (VIDEO)
Bowlin Road is a piecemeal roadway through Maricopa, some pieces in high usage while other pieces are nearly ghosts.
This year, sections of it are...
Q&A with Kimberly Yee: State treasurer encourages financial literacy (VIDEO)
Kimberly Yee is in her first year as Arizona’s state treasurer after serving as a state lawmaker and speaking at the 2016 Republican National...
Flash Flood Watch in effect
National Weather Service - The Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of south central Arizona and southwest Arizona, including west Pinal County until 1...
Close call with train injures teen
A teenage pedestrian was reportedly struck by a freight train Tuesday afternoon.
The boy, 17, was crossing the railroad tracks on foot away from a...
Assault at Denny’s leads to arrest
A man best known as the ex-boyfriend of a “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member was arrested early Saturday morning after an incident that...
Forecast sees high likelihood of rain this week
Clouds are rolling in, bringing the best chance for rain Maricopa has seen in weeks, according to the National Weather Service, with high likelihood...
Middle-school baseball player joins USA National team
Baseball is not just a sport but a lifestyle for Maricopa eighth grader Brody Matcuk.
July 15, Brody saw his name on the 13U southwest...
UPDATE: MPD policies to be reevaluated after narcotics left at Butterfield Elementary
Maricopa Unified School District emailed Butterfield Elementary parents July 25 informing them the Maricopa Police Department inadvertently left narcotics at the elementary school after...
Overnight closures on Maricopa Road this weekend
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers of the following road closures that will be in place overnight from 9 p.m. Friday, July...
Police leave narcotics behind at Butterfield Elementary
Earlier today MUSD sent a notification to parents regarding an incident at Butterfield Elementary School. The email shed light on officials asking students and...
Growing sales-tax base benefits Maricopa
The economic boon of more businesses and more construction is showing up in sales tax receipts.
According to the Arizona Department of Revenue, Maricopa businesses...
Hot weekend includes pollution warning
Maricopa will have another hot weekend that leads off with an air-quality warning, according to the National Weather Service.
Today is sunny with an expected...
Attorney says ‘YouTube mom’ not competent
With the defendant not in the courtroom, the case against a Maricopa mother accused of abusing her children for social media attention continues in...
Watch for blowing dust tonight
A Blowing Dust Advisory will be in effect this afternoon. It is expected to impact the Interstate 8 and I-10 corridors, Sonoran Desert National...
Schools back in session this week (GALLERY)
Most schools in Maricopa start the New Year this week and prepared for opening day with Meet the Teacher nights. Maricopa Unified School District...
Valenzuela takes plea deal in double-murder case
With his life on the line, the accused murderer of a Maricopa couple has signed a plea agreement rather than go to trial.
Jose Ignacio...
Back to School: Swim lessons become part of school day
Some kids are water dogs. Others never get over their fear of the water, never learning to swim well enough to save themselves.
This school...
Hot weekend could build up to rain
Heat remains above normal for Maricopa's weekend weather, according to the National Weather Service. The average high temperature for this time of year is...
Ceremony lets residents try out overpass before opening day (GALLERY)
As a freight train blasted its horn and rumbled under the new overpass, people standing above whooped in victory.
Vice Mayor Henry Wade put it...
SR 347 closures to prepare way for overpass opening
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers that State Route 347 in Maricopa will be closed between Edison and Bowlin roads from 12:01...
Accused murderer may be ‘guilty but insane’
A man accused of killing his grandmother may have an insanity option.
Marcos Jarrell Martinez, 23, is charged with the 2018 first-degree murder of Vicky...
Apex brings sports cars to preschool
The children from Baby Fox Academy received a special visit from Apex Motor Club today. As part of the summer curriculum, the preschoolers have...