Smith brings voice of Maricopa to Pinal Partnership
As Maricopa continues to grow, local leaders must grapple with the multifaceted and often erratic march of economic development.
To achieve economic sustainability, local governments,...
Water costs could rise in Thunderbird district
The price for domestic water could go up for residents living in Thunderbird Farms.
The Thunderbird Farms Improvement District Board will propose tax and fee...
Global Water addresses customer complaints, return on investment
A local utility company has issued a formal public response to a swath of customer complaints recently lodged against them for their high rates,...
Tax rates stay flat in Maricopa, Pinal County
It’s budget season, a time of changes, but those changes won’t include a hike in local property tax rates.
The City of Maricopa’s primary...
Family Advocacy Center gets city council sponsorship
The Maricopa City Council agreed Tuesday to facilitate an advocacy center for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
After an emotional plea by several...
Kimball among early contenders for Legislature
Though the election is 17 months away, several Arizonans are lining up to run for the state Legislature, including a former Maricopa City Councilman.
Already,...
City analyzing 3 keys to boost economic development
As the city approaches its 14th birthday, officials are reaching for the stars, hoping Maricopa’s growth will not only accelerate but also happen in...
Preview: City Council to respond to Global Water, buy MPD robot
The Maricopa City Council will hear a response from the city’s largest water utility Tuesday regarding recent complaints lodged against them concerning their business...
Governor declares opioid-epidemic emergency in Arizona
An opioid study released by the Arizona Department of Health Services has prompted Gov. Doug Ducey to declare an emergency Monday.
The study, which looked...
Anti-APEX petitions filed at City Hall
A committee aiming to stop the construction of APEX Motor Club in Maricopa turned in more than twice the number of signatures needed for...
Anderson to chair ASBA Legislative Committee
A familiar face in Maricopa will lead a committee of the Arizona School Board Association.
Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board Member Torri Anderson was...
Porter, Farrell repaving only ‘temporary fix’
A section of Farrell Road and Porter Road will be closed for “reconstruction” during an extended period this month to allow for a complete...
‘Zero chance’ budget option has chance with school board
Draft budget talks progressed Wednesday evening at the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board Meeting. However, board members are split between three proposals that...
Take survey on adding BMX space at skate park
The city, with the help of the Maricopa Youth Council, is seeking resident feedback on the possible expansion of recreation activities at the local...
School Budget in a Snapshot: Pay raises, buses, classroom size
The budget priorities for the Maricopa Unified School District are homing in on three main areas: funding for afterschool activity buses, setting classroom target...
City wins national award for budget
The city of Maricopa was recognized by an international organization earlier this month for presenting an effective budget for fiscal year 2016-17, the ninth...
Historical Society takes ownership of Zephyr railcar
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure to transfer the ownership of the California Zephyr railcar to the Maricopa Historical Society. ...
Chestnut stays as superintendent of MUSD
The hunt for a new superintendent will not be on Maricopa Unified School District’s agenda any time soon
Superintendent Steve Chestnut, who announced earlier in...
New Veterans Affairs Committee determining focus, purpose
The newly organized Veterans Affairs Committee met for the first time Tuesday at Maricopa City Hall to appoint a chair and vice chair for...
‘Playful City’ label a sign Maricopa is ‘recreationally responsible’
Maricopa, which boasts 76 parks and recreational areas, received the title as a 2017 Playful City USA for the fourth consecutive year by KaBoom!,...
APEX Motor Club founder spells out plans in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Private Motorsports Group President Jason Plotke sat down with InMaricopa to explain his organization's plan to create APEX Motor Club in Maricopa. It is...
Maricopa hosts meeting on Buckeye Hills Travel Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Lower Sonoran Field Office invites the public’s participation in the development of the Buckeye Hills Travel Management Plan...
Park-and-ride shelters on the move
Parking shelters are losing their home next to John Wayne Parkway but may eventually rise again at City Hall.
It is the effect of construction...
Tax rates lower in new city budget
In a late-night push the Maricopa City Council passed the first draft of the city’s 2017-18 budget Tuesday, including a decrease in taxes.
After a...
Sen. Smith sets sights on Congress
Maricopa resident Steve Smith is running for Congress.
Smith is currently the state senator for District 11. A strong supporter of President Trump’s policies, he...
African-American Affairs meeting talks youth poverty, education
Local and state leaders met at Copper Sky Thursday to discuss African-American affairs in Maricopa, the state and across the country.“As a black person,...
School staff pay prioritized over after-school busing
By Michelle Chance
Boosting pay for district employees remained the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board’s top priority Wednesday night.
During an ongoing budget debate between...
MUSD approves million-dollar math curriculum
By Michelle Chance
After more than a decade of using outdated math textbooks, Maricopa Unified School district students will begin learning from brand new curriculum...
Overnight lane closures on SR 347, MCG Highway
Starting Sunday, May 14, the westbound lane of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway will be closed from Pershing Street to State Route 347.
The northbound lanes...
City Hall going digital to ‘go green,’ save money (VIDEO)
By Michelle Chance
Departments within City Hall are cutting paper by going digital – and while officials say this move helps the environment, it also...