Weekend weather a scorcher
Another sizzling weekend is ahead for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service.
Today is sunny and hot, with the expected high temperature to reach...
More heat in this week’s forecast
Following a sunny weekend, we can expect to see the temperatures slowly climb all week, according to the National Weather Service.
Today is sunny, with...
Back to School: New programs, staff to greet students
If it’s July, school must be about to start.
That means a lot of changes, new faces, new programs and high expectations. Maricopa Unified School...
Feds seek to develop shooting range in Pinal County regional park range
Four areas in Pinal and Maricopa counties are being scoped out by the federal government as possible sites for a recreational shooting sports pilot...
Celebrating 4th of July with a bang (VIDEO)
The City of Maricopa and Ak-Chin had simultaneous celebrations of the Fourth of July on Thursday, which created lots of fireworks and water slides...
The birds and bees of backyard gardening
By Harriet Phelps
This topic is probably not one that your mother discussed with you. In Arizona, the sunrises and sunsets are the best time...
4th of July flag-raising at VFW (GALLERY)
Maricopa's VFW Post hosted a brief flag-raising ceremony Thursday morning for Independence Day. Ray Propst, Bruce Boenning and David Hixon raised the stars-and-stripes, and...
Weekend weather brings more of the same
High temperatures are continuing throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Today will be a sunny Independence Day with a high near 107...
MUSD will ask voters for $68 million bond for 2nd high school
A Nov. 5 election ballot won’t be asking voters for a $50 million, $65 million or $75 million bond for Maricopa Unified School District....
Candlelight vigil for man killed in construction accident (VIDEO)
Family and friends of the late Joshua Call gathered at Raceway Bar & Grill Tuesday to remember the Maricopa man who died after a...
Heritage Academy to start classes off-site
With construction of its campus behind schedule, the new Heritage Academy will start the school year with classes off-site, according to information released to...
Artists needed for City Hall gallery
Maricopa Art Committee announced an upcoming Art Gallery show to hang on the walls of City Hall from September through mid-December.
The theme for this...
Almanacs predict ‘sizzling’ summer
By Jim Headley
Peter Geiger, editor of Farmers’ Almanac, said it will be hot in Arizona this July.
While that really doesn’t come as a surprise,...
VFW gains new receptacle to dispose of American flags
As part of its Memorial Day ceremonies, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12043 dedicated a flag receptacle in which people can properly dispose of...
Clear skies forecast for Independence Day
After an elevated weekend, temperatures are expected to return to normal by Tuesday in time for a typical Fourth of July in Maricopa, according...
ADOT planning controversial stoplight on SR 347
While many Maricopa commuters have fantasies about the stoplight on State Route 347 at Riggs Road going away and becoming an overpass, the state...
MHS Theatre Co. makes showcase at Nationals
 In Lincoln, Nebraska, members of the Maricopa High School Theatre Company participated in the International Thespian Festival last week and were one of the...
Q&A with Tracey Lopeman: Superintendent reviews growth, change, surprises of first year
How would you describe your first full year at MUSD?
I’ve been able to meet so many great kids and great families along the way...
Heritage Academy construction coming down to the wire
Heritage Academy is scheduled to open its Maricopa campus July 24, but the charter school is still under construction.
The school, prepared for sixth through...
School board member takes stand for full-time substitutes in FY20 budget vote
When the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board approved the 2019-20 budget Wednesday, it did so without the agreement of Board Member Patti Coutré.
She...
MHS football helps Advocacy Center (VIDEO)
The Maricopa High School football team delivered items collected during a May 18 Soap Scrimmage to the Maricopa Family Advocacy Center on Thursday. Several...
Constables sue county over salary change
Constables are fighting with Pinal County over salaries and have now filed a lawsuit.
Claiming the Board of Supervisors did not follow the law when...
Overpass ribbon-cutting set for July 13
The ribbon-cutting for the State Route 347 Overpass will take place from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13.What: SR 347 Overpass Ribbon Cutting
When: Saturday,...
Maricopa girl named PHR National Finalist
A 12-year-old Maricopa girl is heading for Cleveland next week to compete during MLB All-Star Week.
In the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition, Danica...
Hotter-than-normal weekend ahead for Maricopa
High pressure will keep high temperatures a few degrees above normal through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Today is sunny with a high...
MUSD wants bond, but for how much?
With governing board members divided on the issue, Maricopa Unified School District is taking a tortuous route toward a bond election this fall.Estimated costs...
Military: Schmid completes Drill Sergeant Academy
Maricopa has a new drill sergeant. Staff Sgt. Bryan Schmid graduated U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy in Fort Jackson, Hopkins, South Carolina, Wednesday. He is...
Chief talks senior safety at Lunch & Learn (VIDEO)
Senior Lunch & Learn hosted the Maricopa Police Department, specifically Chief Steve Stahl, to talk about senior safety June 21 at Copper Sky. Stahl...
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