Government

Maricopa Police Department celebrated its 10-year anniversary Tuesday with a special display of select equipment and resources at Maricopa City Hall. On display were various...

The City of Maricopa is providing a free 24-hour drop-off location for trees blown down during the recent storms. Residents can drop-off their trees...

The city of Maricopa’s Arts Task Force met Wednesday to discuss plans for the formation of an official committee for preserving and promoting the...

The American Legion baseball team representing Post 133 of Maricopa took on community leaders in a friendly game of softball July 13 at Copper...

Twenty customers of a local water district packed themselves into a conference room Thursday afternoon to hear an update on the utility’s plans to...

A rural domestic water district will hold a public meeting regarding a hotly contested budget increase Thursday afternoon. The Thunderbird Farms Improvement District Governing Board...

As Maricopa strives to achieve its dream of economic sustainability, a serious need most likely must be addressed before that dream may come to...

Transformation of the Maricopa skyline is beginning its early phases as demolition crews tear down three properties in the Heritage District this week. First buildings...

Maricopa City Council approved an ordinance change that allows traveling massage therapists to be exempt from regulations concerning home-based or brick-and-mortar businesses. The decision was...

Though groundbreaking for the construction of the overpass is expected in autumn, preparation work has been obvious along John Wayne Parkway from Hathaway Avenue...

Maricopa senior groups are settling into their new home at a local elementary school this summer after being displaced by the construction of the...

A group calling itself Maricopa Citizens Protecting Taxpayers has filed a complaint against the City of Maricopa over its dismissal of a petition against...

Home values are on the rise in Maricopa, signaling more revenue gains for the city despite lower property taxes. The Maricopa City Council passed the...

The City of Maricopa has denied an organization’s request for a public vote on Apex Motor Club after determining the item in question was “not...

District administrators at Maricopa Unified Schools are preparing to implement a new, equal, sick leave policy for their employees. Beginning July 1, all MUSD...

A long-awaited commercial retail project could be weeks away from breaking ground, according to both city officials and key players in the project’s development....

The City of Maricopa Economic Development team held its quarterly Maricopa Advocates Program meeting Thursday to reiterate their mission and to recognize several of...

The city council voted Tuesday to apply for grant money to conduct a floodplain analysis instead of assisting a local food bank with relocation...

The City of Maricopa’s operating budget for fiscal year 2017-18 was officially adopted by City Council, Tuesday, after a short debate over improvements at...

A possible pedestrian bridge spanning the Union Pacific Railroad was discussed on Tuesday during an open house at Maricopa City Hall. Members of the city’s...

Bret Roberts is the latest candidate to announce a run for a House seat in Legislative District 11. A Republican, Roberts is the constable...

Customers of a rural water district were successful in striking down a tax levy proposed by its local board Thursday night. The Thunderbird Farms Improvement...

Details surrounding employee pay increases were not resolved among board members Wednesday night at the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board meeting. Before a proposed...

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,...

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...

A local utility company has issued a formal public response to a swath of customer complaints recently lodged against them for their high rates,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...