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Yes, motorcycles can do that: Lane filtering is legal

Motorcycle Lane Filtering is Legal in Arizona Last year Arizona legalized motorcycle lane filtering under certain specified conditions, marking a significant change in the state's...

Police: Assault of park ranger leads to 5 more charges

A man was arrested after he reportedly assaulted a park ranger at Copper Sky and drove away finding nothing but more trouble when officers...

Realtor: April home prices down, inventory up

The average price of homes sold in the city of Maricopa in April was $358,130, according to the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service.  As of...

Butterfield Elementary recognized at Diamondbacks game

Butterfield Elementary School has been recognized as an award winner in the annual D-Backs School Challenge, a program run by the Arizona Diamondbacks’ charitable...

‘Best moms’ InMaricopa recognized, showered with gifts

Being a mom is tough.   Juggling many responsibilities? Yep. Lacking personal time? Probably. Trying to raise your kids to be the best version of themselves?...

Poll: Most readers address their mental health

Highlighting mental health is a must. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness and promote understanding of mental health issues.  In...

$50 million for SR347, SR238 improvements in state budget

Two of Maricopa's busiest thoroughfares are set to receive significant funding for transportation improvements. City leaders and Arizona state legislators have collaborated to approve...

Ak-Chin requests, city resists halt to road construction

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the city of Maricopa to halt construction near the forthcoming Sonoran Desert Parkway,...

Road work beginning May 15

Starting on May 15, a traffic control plan will be implemented on Edison Rd and Lexington Avenue. There will be one-way traffic flowing along Lexington...

Thrill of the grill: Experts give a taste of guidance with backyard-cookout season upon...

Is there really a bad time to break out the backyard grill? Spring typically is regarded as the start of grilling season on the patio,...

Council approves court fee to fund improvements

The Maricopa City Council unanimously approved a $20 court fee during its May 2 meeting. Ordinance 23-24, a court enhancement fund, would allow for a...

MUSD to hold public hearing tomorrow

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget revision.   Jacob...

Overturned semi closes road

Plainview Street near Honeycutt Road has been closed due to an overturned semi-truck, as confirmed by Maricopa Police Department. No injuries were reported. The road is...

City honors teachers with proclamation

Maricopa City Council honored Maricopa’s teachers with a proclamation during a meeting on May 2. The proclamation dedicated the week of May 8 as Teacher...

Police: 4 firearms recovered after weekend incident in Glennwilde

Police released details about an early morning incident at a Glennwilde home, where a man reportedly pinned a woman down and fired a gun...

Inaugural Express Fest promotes mental health for teens

Maricopa teens and their families showed up for a mental health festival at Pacana Park on Saturday. Express Fest saw a modest, yet lively crowd...
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Central Arizona College receives grant worth nearly $3M

Central Arizona College has been awarded a federal grant worth nearly $3 million aimed at increasing the retention rates of Hispanic and other unrepresented...

History: A look back at education in Maricopa

In the photo above, the Maricopa eighth-grade class of 1955 is pictured. In the fall, 28 students would enter as freshmen in the new...

Realtor: Real estate prices appear to be on way back up

Things are changing quickly in the real estate market. Following a slump in the final quarter of 2022 after the Federal Reserve spent most of...

City highlights May as ‘Water Safety Month’

Maricopa City Council issued a proclamation declaring May “Water Safety Month” during its Tuesday meeting. The proclamation acknowledges drowning as the leading cause of death...

New CAC scholarship honors formers AD, Olympic medalist

Beginning this spring, cross country runners at Central Arizona College can apply for the George Young Memorial Scholarship, a $500 award for full-time students...

Early morning Glennwilde incident leads to felony arrest

Maricopa Police responded to a domestic violence call in Glennwilde just after 2:30 a.m. today. Aoccrding to MPD, upon arrival at the home in the...
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CAC to offer new student orientation sessions this summer

Central Arizona College will offer a combination of in-person and remote new student orientation sessions this summer.   The sessions are designed to help prepare students...

Senita home sells for $58K under asking, after 167 days on market

The least expensive home sold in Maricopa March 10-April 9 was a Senita home that sold for $252,000 on April 7. This single-story home at 18531...

Health inspector clears 4 establishments

According to Pinal County Environmental Services, four inspections were done from April 21-May 4, and all received the best rating.     EXCELLENT RATING  Bashas’ (inspected April...

Lakeside RV home fetches $650K

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa March 10-April 9 closed for $649,995 on March 10. The single-story home at 22360 N. Daniel Drive in...

Déjà vu: Bridge work, paving to close I-10

If you are heading to the Valley this weekend, be prepared for delays as the Arizona Department of Transportation closes a section of Interstate...

InBrief: Commercial, residential permitting around town

Here is a list of permits issued March 16-April 11. COMMERCIAL A permit was issued to build a Burger King at The Wells, 41980 W. Maricopa-Casa...

Bringing kindness back to the classroom

Meeting after meeting, month after month, they’ve stepped to the podium and described in sometimes graphic and horrifying detail their experiences, or those of...

School Safety: What about problems outside of school?

In previous board meetings, parents expressed concern about safety and discipline outside of school walls, such as on school buses or walking home from...
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