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Saturday, April 20, 2024

Local catholic church plans big festival

A Maricopa catholic church’s biggest party of the year takes place on a grand scale Feb. 2-4 with live music, dancing, raffles, a car...

Meet: Debbie Trigg

Debbie Trigg, a vibrant resident of Maricopa for the past 16 months, is redefining retirement and living life to the fullest. At 64 1/2,...

Meet: Bernard Ndungu

Bernard Ndungu, a recent addition to Maricopa, has quickly become a force for positive change in the community. Volunteering with a local drug rehab...

‘Inside the Creative Mind’ features lectures by violinist, slam poet

Maricopa Arts Council joins with the City of Maricopa Library and Cultural Center to present lectures by arts professionals called “Inside the Creative Mind.” The...

Weather service: Big chill comes early Saturday to Maricopa

Protect your outdoor pipes and sensitive plants because the coldest night this winter is about to hit Maricopa like a block of ice. Temperatures are...

Gospel group coming to Maricopa church

Gospel singing group, Liberty Quartet, performs Feb. 10 in Maricopa. The Boise, Idaho-based singers have scheduled a concert for 6 p.m. at Grace Community Church,...

WALM-ART: Retail giant’s 5 symbols of Maricopa

One of Maricopa’s best-kept secrets comes in the way of artwork inside Walmart. And nobody can name the artist. Even a Walmart manager who said she...
Tony Fuller is no stranger to the NBA. Here's what the Maricopa resident has to say about the home team's odds this year.

Former NBA player, Maricopa hoops coach talks Suns’ hopes

What makes an NBA superteam? A trio of All-Star performers.  The 2023-24 Phoenix Suns certainly qualify for the superteam label with an offseason trade landing...
Blue Bell Behavioral Health now provides mental health care to Maricopa residents. [submitted]

New mental health provider now serving Maricopa

Maricopans suffering mental health issues have long had to trek to the Valley to find a provider who could address their needs.   Not anymore.  Blue Bell...

Then & now: Honeycutt and Taft avenues

In this aerial photo from 1955, Maricopa High School is in the foreground. Beyond are pecan orchards and desert. Today the high school remains and...
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...
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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...

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...

Free meal program begins this week

Maricopa Unified School District’s free-meal program begins this week, ensuring children  access to nutritious meals throughout the summer.  Breakfast will be served from 8-9 a.m....

Teen mental-health festival coming in May

Teenagers and their families are invited to a mental-health festival at Maricopa’s Pacana Park in early May. Express Fest, 4-10 p.m. on May 6, is...

Ak-Chin, Gila River students eligible for scholarship

A Phoenix-based mining company is offering scholarships valued up to $3,000 for 150 Native American students for the 2023-24 school year. The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Native...
Ladder 571 training scenario recently. [Monica Williams - City of Maricopa]

Maricopa Fire/Medical prepared for new heights

The past five years have been transformational for the City of Maricopa as the population has risen to more than 70,000 residents. As new...

City proposes minor General Plan amendment at McDavid/Green roads

Maricopa seeks a minor General Plan Amendment and rezoning for an area of approximately two acres at the northeastern corner of West McDavid Road...

Exceptional Community Hospital welcomes 1st baby

Exceptional Community Hospital on Monday announced the birth of the first baby at the facility that opened in December of 2021.  The baby girl was...

‘Perfect storm’ of conditions send city, state gas prices rising

Anyone attempting to fill their tank has noticed the skyrocketing price of gas in recent weeks. “It’s really steep right now,” said Maricopa resident Candida...

I need your help on Arizona’s HB2543 prioritizing rural transportation projects

As an Executive Board member of the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC), I want to discuss the progress of House Bill 2543, which is...

‘Magical night’ at dance-contest gala raises $175K for Boys, Girls Clubs

The color and excitement, to say nothing of the money raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, had organizers beaming and...

City leader, schools chief signed up for dancing-competition fundraiser

Do you live in mortal fear of the dance floor, believing you have “two left feet”? Would it make you feel any better to know...

Asian bistro and sushi bar coming to Maricopa

WZ Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar soon will be coming to the city, according to a social-media post Friday by Maricopa’s Development Services Department. The pan-Asian...

Simmons believed radiation exposure at Idaho laboratory was inevitable

EDITOR’S NOTE: Brian Simmons was shot and killed in August by Maricopa Police during a noise complaint that escalated into a shootout. Simmons, who...

Pinal County treasurer issues warning on tax scammer targeting residents

Pinal County Treasurer Michael McCord warns residents of a person going door-to-door fraudulently claiming to represent Pinal County and asking for tax payments. McCord released...

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opens

Maricopa residents were bunstoppable in their quest to grab a seat at the city’s newest sit-down restaurant on Thursday. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opened its...
Dr. Alex Stewart Podiatrist

Board-certified physician gives you the best foot, ankle care

Dr. Alex M. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He received...

THE SIREN CALL: Maricopa fire chief grew up in the department

Maricopa Fire and Medical Chief Brad Pitassi has risen from one of its first firefighters to the top of the department during his 17...

Custom homes could be coming to Seven Ranches lots if request OK’d

The owner of a 5-acre parcel in Seven Ranches has submitted a project narrative and site plan to the city requesting it be subdivided...
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