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A Chevrolet Bolt sits in front of a row of electric vehicle charging stations in this undated photo. [Courtesy of Arizona Department of Transportation]

OHM ON THE RANGE: Tesla chargers in the works for 347

Electric vehicles are gaining momentum in Arizona — and they’re making their way down to Maricopa. Amid a long list of pending requests for improvements...
Zinnerman stolen valor Marine

Readers: Stolen valor penalties woefully inadequate

Do you think the crime of stolen valor is under-prosecuted?  To say that the majority of our readers do is an understatement. It’s not even...
Heat to fill the weekend

Weekend brings record high temp, excessive heat warning

Tired of the heat? This may be a good weekend to spend inside with the air conditioner kicking — especially when one day is...

Valley travelers likely to face weekend roadblocks

Do you have plans in the Valley this weekend? Maricopans headed north to Phoenix and the East Valley can expect road closures on several...

Alterra welcomes colorful new residents

Do you see a new splash of color near Alterra?  Three new “wild horses” — equine statues decorated by local artists   — were installed at...
The new traffic light at the intersection of West Smith-Enke Road and Homestead Drive is now up and running. [Cameron Jobson]

New light signals ease, safety

Commuters near Homestead and The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado subdivisions can look forward to less congestion and increased safety.   The long-awaited traffic light...

Drive-thru café eyes second location

Maricopa residents craving a caffeine fix away from the John Wayne strip are in luck. Dutch Bros Coffee threw its hat in the ring for...
Caesars will continue to operate a sportsbook at its Ak-Chin casino in Maricopa despite the tribe losing its sports betting license. [Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino]

Ak-Chin forced to double down on casino after sports betting license bust

The Ak-Chin Indian Community might best be known for its longtime ownership of the Harrah’s Casino in Maricopa. But the tribe’s foray into live...
Missing man Gregory Flusche and his vehicle. [Maricopa Police Department]

Missing Maricopa man could be injured, confused

Update 8 a.m., July 10: The missing man was found. An elderly man left his Maricopa home yesterday and never returned. Police are asking the...

TikTok chef shares love of food and culture — with millions of fans

Shortly after their children leave for school, Ana Regalado and her husband, Ricardo, begin cooking and setting up filming equipment in their Maricopa kitchen....

Getting the most out of your desert memories

Living in Maricopa has its advantages, and one of the biggest might be the scenery we all get to take in on a day-to-day...

Townhomes prep for fall leasing

In just a matter of weeks, EVR Porter will begin welcoming its first tenants. The 194-unit townhome complex at Porter and Bowlin roads showed off...
Maricopans’ errands were interrupted this morning when a rogue sedan crashed into a storefront in a buzzing plaza. [submitted]

Asphalt and battery: Man hospitalized in high-voltage crash

The last thing you’d expect to see while getting a haircut is your parked truck careening into a storefront next door. But that’s exactly...

Man and volcano: Retired Forest Service worker shares Mount St. Helens story

It was 43 years ago — May 18, 1980 — when Reed Gardner was working at the federal building in downtown Las Vegas. He...

Meet InMaricopa’s new managing editor: Elias Weiss

It seems Elias Weiss can’t quite escape his roots. In the days before he officially took the reins as InMaricopa’s new managing editor, the former...

Vice mayor hints at another home improvement store

Could Lowe’s be coming to Maricopa? It’s a question Vice Mayor Rich Vitiello nearly spoon-fed a crowd on Thursday. During an economic forum, Vitiello gave a...
Zinnerman shows off a collection of bogus badges, medals and other accolades at his Maricopa home. [Victor Moreno]

Scamouflage: How a disgraced Maricopa Marine conned his way to the top

Entangled in a web of lies, a former Marine in Maricopa has found himself ensnared in the sticky grip of stolen valor accusations. Like...

Hospital welcomes first birth ‘prematurely’

Although she’s only been in the world a few weeks, Hailee Jones has already left her mark on Maricopa. At 2:42 a.m. on April 17,...
Bella Noyes poses in a sunflower field. [submitted]

Local teen represents Maricopa in American Miss state pageant

Bella Noyes, a dancer and incoming Heritage Academy freshman, is ready to compete for the state title in the National American Miss pageant on...
Assault Arrest

Alleged urn argument turns to assault, arrest

A Maricopa woman was arrested June 30 after allegedly assaulting a woman in a car and threatening her with a handgun, according to Maricopa...
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Maricopa under excessive heat warning

Hot temperatures highlight this week's weather in Maricopa. The excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service will stay in effect through Friday...

Russia native finds home, family in America

Mari Leanna Emily remembers the struggle of making it to America from Russia. At age 13, she left the Russian orphanage where she spent her...

Capturing the Spirit of Independence

The spirit of independence was alive and well with the City of Maricopa's magical Great American 4th fireworks show Tuesday night. Copper Sky Regional...
Tony Arroyo, a concrete finishing expert with 18 years of experience, works on a new model home at The Trails, a residential construction site for new homes, taken May 10. [Bryan Mordt]

East side hotspot for residential permitting

Here is a list of residential permits in Maricopa May 15-June 9. CW Tortosa LLC to build eight homes at Tortosa South. The contractor is...
The foundation for Sim Chickens at The Wells, taken June 23rd, 2023. [Bryan Mordt]

Building permits issued to Slim Chickens, others

Here is a list of business permits issued May 15-June 9. Verizon Wireless was permitted to complete a $15,000 modification on a cellphone tower on...

Seniors reflect on celebrating America’s birthday

The United States celebrates 247 years of independence today. For many Maricopa residents, it’s a day of freedom and family. In recognition of the...
An ariel view of the aftermath from a house fire taken July 4th, 2023. [Bryan Mordt}

Villages house catches fire

A fire that torched the top of a home Monday night is still under investigation, according to a city official.  At about 11:30 p.m., July...

Poll: Most readers proud, some ‘disdainful’

The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and America’s 13 colonies’ freedom from British rule.  InMaricopa published...

City releases additional details in officer shooting

Maricopa police have confirmed the suspect killed in a June 28 officer-involved shooting was a minor.  The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. last Wednesday after...

Maricopa under excessive heat warning

Hot temperatures highlight this week's weather in Maricopa. The excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service will stay in effect through Monday. Today...
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