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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Man entered through dog door to falsely imprison kids: Report

Maricopa police arrested a father accused of entering his wife’s home through a doggy door and unlawfully imprisoning their children Saturday night.  Cops arrested 32-year-old...
A blue square highlights the area of the proposed affordable housing development and "Restaurant Row" sitting south of city hall and the Maricopa Police Department. Preliminary architectural drawings were not yet available. [City of Maricopa]

Affordable apartments planned near ‘Restaurant Row’

A culinary strip at Maricopa Community Center was floated to much fanfare last year. Now, the project has attracted an accompanying apartment complex. Georgia-based Paces...

6-year-old in desperate need of heart transplant

Ka’zia Delco was just 6 when she collapsed on the playground at Maricopa Elementary School in December.  She was airlifted out of Maricopa to Phoenix...

Newest mural to be finished today

The city’s newest fresco is nearly complete.  Casa Grande artist Mauriel “Mory” Morejon was spotted today finishing his newest mural he titled “By the River.”...

Cop tased driver armed with assault rifle

Maricopa police Saturday tased an armed man who barricaded himself inside his car and refused to identify himself.  Cops arrested 50-year-old Desert Passage resident Mark...

Police chase ends with motorcycle crash

A police chase ended when a motorcyclist crashed into a Maricopa Meadows roundabout this morning.  Arizona State Troopers, Maricopa police, fire and medical responders were...

Lowe’s to clear final planning hurdle

Lowe’s Home Improvement at Southbridge Marketplace should get final approval to put shovels in the ground when Maricopa City Council meets tomorrow. The council will...

Prolific muralist to freehand water tank

If the sky looked like it had a few extra clouds today, don’t worry, your eyes didn’t deceive you.   This morning Casa Grande artist...

Pilot killed in paramotor crash identified

Maricopa police identified the pilot killed in a paramotor crash yesterday.  Maricopa police and fire crews responded to Murphy Road and La Brea Road just...

Snowbirds! Don’t make this costly mistake before leaving your AZ home

Attention, snowbirds!  Before you flap your wings and migrate somewhere cooler for the summer, ask yourself this: Would you risk losing your most valuable asset...

Heel-ing touch: Take a step toward healing heel pain

“My heel is killing me. What are my options?” We’ve all said that at some point. You wake up in the morning, ready to embark...

5 years of health and wellness

Five years ago, Maricopa Wellness Center embarked upon a mission to enhance our community’s health and wellbeing. We went from offering the first laser...

CAC workforce, economic development county’s future

With exponential population growth in Pinal County — especially in Maricopa and San Tan Valley — bringing an influx of new businesses and expanding...

Desert Sunrise High School to get new greenhouse

Maricopa Unified School District proposes expansion of the Career and Technical Education AgriScience Program at Desert Sunrise High School, where a new greenhouse will...

Pilot dead in paramotor crash

A paramotor pilot died after an "uncontrolled landing" Sunday morning. Maricopa police and fire crews responded to Murphy Road and La Brea Road just after...

MHS hires new head boys basketball coach

Maricopa Unified School District has appointed Tim Wilson as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Maricopa High School. Wilson brings over three decades of...

History: Law of the land

In the late 1950s, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office built a substation and jail in Maricopa just east of West Garvey Avenue. Even after Maricopa was...

Say ‘Hi!’ to hibiscus

Growing naturally along the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, the San Marcos Hibiscus is a beautiful choice for our yards in Maricopa. Because...

Historic eucalyptus tree cut down

A decades-old eucalyptus tree that long towered over the Villages at Rancho El Dorado was chopped down last week.  The iconic tree stood in the...

Building the foundation of job creation in our city, Maricopa

Most residents moved to Maricopa to find more affordable housing. By purchasing a home, they expressed a willingness to commute to job opportunities in...

“Freaky Friday, The Musical,” on tap for 4 MHS April shows

Maricopa High School Theatre Company presents “Freaky Friday, A New Musical,” from April 25 to 27 at the Performing Arts Center. The musical is based...

Nighttime JWP drivers to face restrictions this week

Restrictions for nighttime commuters on North John Wayne Parkway are coming Wednesday through Friday in the “final steps” of paving work on that road.  Crews...

3 restaurants wowed health inspectors

Whether you're jonesing for a plate of orange chicken, a few rolled taquitos or maybe a slice of ‘za this weekend, these three restaurants...

UNFRIENDLY SKIES: Stewardess key in landmark Supreme Court women’s rights ruling

Today’s workplace is dramatically different than it was just a few years ago. It goes without saying it would be difficult for most to...

Video game rage leads to arrests of 2 young men

“Gamer rage” isn’t just a slang term, it’s a real psychotic break that happens to video gamers, as documented by the American Psychological Association in...
City Manager Ben Bitter speaks during a Chamber of Commerce event at Global Water Resources on April 11, 2024. Bitter discussed the current state of economic development in Maricopa, as well as hinting at lowering property tax rates again. [Monica D. Spencer]

City looks to lower property taxes again

City Manager Ben Bitter dropped a major spoiler this morning. During a breakfast presentation hosted by the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, Bitter said the city...

Glennwilde resident took center stage at Final Four

Glennwilde resident Cassie Harvey proudly represented the Zuni tribe at the opening ceremony of the Final Four in Glendale last weekend.   Harvey worked with her...

‘Hit It for Hydie’ softball tourney bats up this weekend

Maricopa Sandlot girls' softball hosts a second “Hit It for Hydie” tournament this Saturday and Sunday at Copper Sky softball fields to benefit the...

COPS: Group home groper gets hit with soup

Maricopa police arrested a man accused of squeezing his ex-girlfriend's breasts at a group home Sunday afternoon.  Police arrested a soup-covered Kevin Dodge, 40, on charges...

Taco Bell numero dos opens this month

Maricopa’s second Taco Bell will open this month.   Last year, InMaricopa announced the "Live Más” drive-thru would open its second restaurant at 42080 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The first location...
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