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Woman accused of biting, striking man with chair during argument

An argument at a Sorrento home turned physical on Monday night, after a woman reportedly bit a man and then hit him with a...

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...

Spring has sprung

The wet and chilly winter is coming to a close.   Monday marked the first day of spring, and its effects can be seen all...

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...

Man arrested on multiple charges after violating Order of Protection

Shawn Bell, 39, was arrested on March 11 and charged with violating an Order of Protection four times over the span of three days. Earlier...

Another storage facility in the works for Maricopa

Get ready to empty out those crammed garages. Maricopa’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for a fourth storage facility during a meeting...

Library to host mellow spring lawn concert

While the temperatures are still cool, Maricopa Library and Cultural Center will host an outdoor afternoon performance by a Valley music duo on March...

Poll: Half of respondents like having license-plate cameras around Maricopa

License-plate reading cameras make some Maricopans feel safer.  While Maricopa police have been using these cameras, manufactured by Flock Safety, since their installation in 2019...

Woman faces slew of DUI charges after traffic stop

A woman accused by police of driving under the influence on Wednesday has a criminal history of 12 DUI violations in the last seven...

Road work likely to slow weekend Valley traffic

Maricopans heading up to the Valley this weekend should prepare for delays spread across several major roadways.  The closest of the closures is on I-10,...

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...

Toddler dies after being pulled from Maricopa pool

  A 2-year-old girl died after drowning in a pool Wednesday evening, according to Maricopa Police. Officials said crews responded to a drowning call at a...

Friends of the Arts hosting interactive festival on Saturday

From reggae musicians to wood workers, patrons may experience Maricopa’s vibrant arts scene Saturday afternoon at the Maricopa Friends of the Arts’ exhibition at...

City seeking local artists for unique public-art installations

Maricopa is seeking local painters, graphic designers and other artists to create public-art in rather unusual locations: traffic-signal control boxes. Through March, the city is...

Pima Butte and the superbloom: A journey through spring beauty

Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers. Our photo gallery captures...

2-year-old pulled from pool, remains in grave condition

A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after an incident in a pool on Wednesday.  At about 8:30 p.m., Maricopa Police and Maricopa Fire and Medical crews...

Maricopa history moves over

The State Route 347/John Wayne Parkway railroad overpass was a major step forward in moving traffic through Maricopa. It came at a price, however. The...

3 face drug-related, other charges after stop in car reported stolen

Three people were arrested after officers pulled over a vehicle reported stolen in Eloy and found drug paraphernalia on Saturday.   Marcos A. Mendoza was...

Neighbor: Brian Simmons’ mental state had been alarming for some time

To just about everyone who encountered him, it was apparent Brian Simmons was a man dealing with serious mental-health issues. Simmons moved to Maricopa from...

Arts Council awards prizes to winning slam poets and abstract artists

Frankie Marchi of Maricopa took top honors in the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship and Cortney Gayer was first-place recipient in the 2023 Abstract Art...

Maricopa hires new voice of city

There is a new voice of Maricopa. Brandon LaVorgna, who has a track record in journalism and municipal-government communications, is the city’s new marketing and...

Balance physical, mental well-being in order to live a safe and secure life

Headlines today are deeply troubling and alarming. After I read about a 6-year-old taking a weapon to class and shooting his teacher, a young...

Investigation continues after gunfire exchange in Tortosa

A police investigation into gunfire exchanged in Tortosa on March 9 is ongoing and remains “top priority,” according to Monica Williams, a spokesperson for...

Excessive-speed traffic stop leads to laundry list of charges

An 18-year-old man accused of passing a police officer at nearly 100 miles per hour with two juveniles in the car on March 9...

It’s time for Little Leaguers across Maricopa to play ball

What is it about the smell of fresh-cut grass, the good feeling of a warm afternoon and the pop of a thrown baseball into...

Recycled water approved at Copper Sky lake

The Maricopa City Council approved a recycled water-use agreement Tuesday evening for the lake at Copper Sky Regional Park. The agreement would allow Global Water...

Poll: Majority of readers would like to be buried in Maricopa

Plans for Maricopa’s impending cemetery are not dead yet.   While the city considers adding a place to bury loved ones, InMaricopa wanted to know what...

2-man fight leads to arrests on multiple charges

Two men were arrested on March 5 after they fought near North Butterfield Parkway and West Oster Drive. At about 9 p.m., Maricopa police responded...

Maricopa police officers in Simmons shooting say their hand was forced

The two Maricopa Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Brian Simmons during a call on a noise complaint at Simmons’ home in...

A+ Charter School hopes to expand to 6th grade, implement a four-day school week

On May 8, A+ Charter School will face the state board to propose a multitude of changes for the 2023-24 school year – including...
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