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Halloween 2022 frightful across city

It's November, and that's a good thing if you scare easily. The ghosts, pumpkins and headstones that popped up in yards across Maricopa for Halloween...

Man accused of trying to swallow meth bag when questioned by officers

A man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of several charges, including attempting to swallow a baggie of drugs officers found in his pockets, police...

P&Z approves zoning for commercial project

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved land use and zoning changes Oct. 24 for a 3.6-acre commercial development near the southeastern corner of...

Tournament to support first responders seeking golfers 

The seventh annual Silent Heroes Golf Tournament that tees off around noon on Nov. 13, is seeking golfers. Funds raised from the tournament go...

Marshalls’ opening pushed to Nov. 13

The city’s shopping landscape is poised for change. Marshalls soon will open its Maricopa store in Sonoran Creek Marketplace at 20250 N. John Wayne Pkwy.,...

Public arts could be step toward uplifting civic pride, council agrees

Maricopa City Council gave city staff approval to explore creating a public arts initiative that could yield physical displays and performance arts. City Chief Financial...
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City’s Relay for Life faces uncertain future in fight vs. breast cancer

One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. In...

Living Word ministry strives to be beacon of prayer in Oct. 30 debut

When a new ministry debuts Sunday evening, the pastor delivering a message of hope to the downtrodden will have heightened credibility. He has been there,...

Poll: Small majority believes election will be issue-free in Pinal County

As Maricopa prepares to go to the polls Nov. 8, results of this week’s InMaricopa reader poll show slightly more than half of the...

Jehovah’s Witness wants to build Kingdom Hall in city

Jehovah’s Witness is proposing to build a Kingdom Hall in Maricopa. The 3,225-square-foot, single-story building would be at 40559 W. Honeycutt Road. Kingdom Hall is a...
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American Legion Spooktacular Car Show set Sunday at Veterans Center

Do you enjoy viewing unique cars? There will be 10 categories of vehicles on display Sunday, Oct. 30, as American Legion Post 133 and Sons...

Rocket launch lights up Maricopa sky

The beautiful Thursday night sunset was accompanied by an unexpected guest, at least for those who don’t track rocket launches.  Maricopans got a glimpse of a...

Eastbound I-10 closed from SR 51 to US 60 this weekend

Eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed from State Route 51 to U.S. 60 from 10 p.m. Friday until to 4 a.m. Monday, the Arizona...

Big crowd on beautiful evening enjoys annual Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk

A chilly Wednesday evening brought joy (and fright) to a large crowd, and loads of candy kept the kiddos happy and buzzing in what...

Tractor Supply Co. site to be in The Wells near Walmart

Tractor Supply Co., the largest rural-lifestyle retailer in the U.S., is coming to Maricopa with a bang. The retail giant plans to bring its new...

Candidates for District 16 seats in State Senate, House discuss priorities

Maricopans who are not voting early by mail will cast their votes for Arizona District 16 Senate and House candidates in the general election...

City acquires land for fire station south of town

Maricopa’s pre-annexation of 5,700 acres south and west of city limits this year is beginning to pay benefits. The city has acquired 2.5 acres south...

City planners approve 293 townhouses near Walmart

The city Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved site, landscape, photometric and elevation plans Monday for the 293-unit Villas at Stonegate townhouse project just...

ADOT launches 2050 long-range transportation plan with public survey

Plan will guide future investment priorities across the state Arizona Department of Transportation has begun updating its 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, which provides a...

Mayor says being on council ‘saved my life’ during breast-cancer battle

It just seemed like the right thing to do. Participating in activities to heighten breast-cancer awareness, raising funds for research and offering support to those...

Come along for the ride as ‘M’ monument is moved to its new home

It was the middle of the night while most of Maricopa was asleep. Crews carefully moved the script "M" monument, a long-awaited icon, onto a...

Tractor Supply coming to Maricopa

Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has taken initial steps to come to Maricopa, a city official confirmed Tuesday...

Haunted Hustle 5k at Central Arizona College

Maricopans of all ages took part in Halloween-theme activities at Central Arizona College Maricopa campus on Saturday. In costumes, friends and families gathered to take...

Maricopa Museum and Visitor Center opens after years of planning, digging

The Maricopa Museum and Visitor Center opened Saturday morning with extensive displays telling Maricopa's history. Read other stories about the new museum here. The museum plans...

American Legion Auxiliary hosts weekend craft fair

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 133 sponsored a craft fair on Saturday with one goal in mind: raising funds for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for...

I-10 project could give city another way to access freeway, relieve SR 347

Improvements coming to Interstate 10 along the Wild Horse Pass Corridor could benefit Maricopa, including another potential way to reach the freeway to augment...

Desert Sunrise High equipped with tools to meet needs of 21st-century students

19Construction continues at a rapid pace to keep up with projected enrollment at Desert Sunrise High, which opened in July.  City and school officials toured...

The stars came out for Mayor Nancy Smith’s first State of the City address

It was a who's who of Maricopa at the reception that preceded Mayor Nancy Smith's first State of the City address on Oct. 19. Captains...

Poll: Rising food prices impacting Maricopans

Inflation has been rising during the past several months, putting a dent in the budgets of Maricopans. In addition to spiking gas prices, the...

January kidnapping, sexual assault suspect arrested Friday in Chandler

A man wanted in connection with a suspected Maricopa kidnapping and sexual assault in January was arrested Friday in Chandler by Maricopa Police detectives. Nathan...
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