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Mom seeks justice in son’s fatal hit-and-run

A grieving mother is hoping the driver who killed her son in a hit-and-run accident in Phoenix last week will come forward to authorities. “It...

Weekend weather carries possibilities for rain

There is a chance for showers this weekend and a slight alleviation of the week's scorching temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. After Wednesday's record-matching 113...

Heat shutters Orbitel service on consecutive days

The heat is blamed for knocking out many Maricopan’s connection to the internet, phone services and cable television for the second time in two...

MPD officer rescues overheated baby cottontail

A baby desert cottontail rabbit found refuge from the heat in the arms of a Maricopa Police Department veteran Tuesday afternoon. Officer Irene McCorry has...

‘Power surge’ knocks out high school AC

On what is forecast to be a record-breaking day of heat, students at Maricopa High School attended their second morning of classes without properly...

Lost dogs found in Homestead

The owner/s of two dogs without collars found in Homestead are being sought. The dogs, one male and one female, were found Monday at 8:30...

Take precautions during forecast heat warning this week

An excessive heat warning is in place for Maricopa today through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, but there is a chance of...

InMaricopa Minute July 20, 2018 (VIDEO)

Catch up on some of this week's top stories at get details on more stories everyday at InMaricopa.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jtS17jbS1g Learn more on these stories below: The Lakes...

Hot weekend forecast ahead of ‘excessive’ heat

Maricopa weather will be warm with a slight chance for rain this weekend before heading into extremely hot days, according to the National Weather...

Effective planning for a healthy, fit lifestyle

By Aaron Gilbert When life's already busy, here’s how you can make time to eat better and move more often. Ask yourself why Understand exactly why you...

Master Gardeners teach latest about plants, planting

By Rita Bricker  Let’s explore the Master Gardener program as it relates to our fair city of Maricopa. But first some history and definitions. The Land...

Hot, humid weather in store for Maricopa this week

A slight chance of rain continues every day this week while temperatures remain in triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. Today is expected...

Monsoons blamed for fish kill in The Lakes

  Mixed stratified water and blooming algae are the suspected culprits in a massive die-off of fish in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado, a...

Magic in the library (GALLERY)

Magician Kaden Cruz brought his own brand of up-close magic to Maricopa Public Library again to close out this season of the Summer Reading...

Hot, humid, possibly wet weekend ahead for Maricopa

Continued warm temperatures and high humidity are expected this weekend as the monsoon pattern continues through Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today is...

Watch for flash flooding overnight

Maricopa is under a flash-flood watch today until 2 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this...

VW employees pack meals (GALLERY)

The Maricopa location of Volkswagen Group of America was among six sites in the nation with employees packing meals for children Tuesday. The effort...

Maricopa weather expected to have monsoon behavior this week

There is a chance of rain every day this week as the "Arizona monsoon" kicks in, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa

Clowning, magic, public meetings, a charity event and a political debate are all part of the activities in Maricopa this week. For details on...

Volkswagen, charity to team up for meal-packing event

Volkswagen's Maricopa location will be among six sites where employees will team up with volunteers from Generosity Feeds to create 35,000 meals for schoolchildren...

Farrell Road to close for construction

Farrell Road will be closed for reconstruction starting Monday, July 9, and re-opened to traffic Wednesday, July 18. This road segment begins just east...

F.O.R. Maricopa gives away backpacks (GALLERY)

F.O.R. Maricopa dispersed backpacks and school supplies to qualifying, school-aged children Saturday with help from volunteers of all ages and Maricopa Police Department. The...

Transportation Safety Plan meeting comes to Maricopa

Due to strong interest of Maricopa residents, the Public Meeting for the Pinal County Strategic Transportation Safety Plan will be extended to 4:30–7 p.m.,...

SR 347 closed south of Riggs Road near Maricopa

Blowing dust forced the closure of State Route 347 in both directions at milepost 184 south of Riggs Road near Maricopa, according to the...

Weekend weather scorches but brings hint of rain

Thursday is predicted to be the hottest day of the year, to be followed by a scorching, humid weekend. But a semblance of "monsoon"...

Maricopa celebrates Fourth of July (GALLERY)

Thousands of Maricopans were at Copper Sky - or just outside of the park - to watch the Fourth of July fireworks display Wednesday...

Legion, City play softball for 4th (GALLERY)

The American Legion hosted its annual softball game against city staff, elected officials and community members the morning of the Fourth of July at...

Excessive heat warning in Maricopa

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning from 10 a.m. Thursday to 9 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach 113 Thursday and...

MFMD certifies 9 teens in first babysitting class

A group of teenagers spent June 30 becoming certified babysitters through a free city program. The Maricopa Fire/Medical Department offered the Child and Baby Safety...

Maricopa’s many nonprofits make it easy to lend a hand

  Looking for something meaningful to do this summer? Maricopans are often accused of good-deed-doing, so it probably comes as no surprise that nearly 100 nonprofit...
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