Capturing the Spirit of Independence

The spirit of independence was alive and well with the City of Maricopa's magical Great American 4th fireworks show Tuesday night. Copper Sky Regional...

MUSD board to consider installing metal detectors

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will conduct a work study June 14 on OPENGATE, a weapon detection system aimed at enhancing the safety...
Molly's House of Little Feet Kindergarten Graduation

Molly’s House of Little Feet Graduation

Molly's House of Little Feet, a preschool and daycare facility founded by Amalia Clark, recently held a heartwarming graduation ceremony at Sequoia Pathway Elementary...

Gila River Resorts & Casinos Hiring for 700 Positions

Gila River Resorts & Casinos is hosting jobs fairs in to hire 700 positions. The new and existing roles are available at all four...
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has initiated a study for a proposed traffic interchange at Riggs Road and State Route (SR) 347 to address traffic congestion and safety.

Study for proposed traffic Interchange at Riggs Road

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and in coordination with the...

MHS Varsity baseball recognized for outstanding sportsmanship

Maricopa High School's varsity baseball team, led by Head Coach Brad Vericker, has emerged as an example of sportsmanship both on and off the...
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips to Stay Cool and Safe During Extreme Temperatures

Beat the heat: essential tips to stay cool and safe this summer

As temperatures soar and extreme heat becomes increasingly common, it's crucial to take proactive measures to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from...

Sandlot Maricopa honors Hydie Fernandez this weekend

This weekend, Sandlot Maricopa is honoring Suheiry “Hydie” Fernandez, the 10-year-old girl who tragically lost her life on March 31 following an accident on...
Kincade Young, a recent graduate from Heritage Academy [Victor Moreno]

A last shot, a found path

By John Hill - Photo by: Victor Moreno Kincade Young, a recent graduate from Heritage Academy, has been a part of many firsts since the...

Lopeman’s contract extended until 2026

Superintendent Dr. Tracey Lopeman of the Maricopa Unified School District expressed her gratitude to the Governing Board after they extended her contract until 2026. “It...

‘Hub’ of Desert Sunrise nears completion

After three years of meticulous planning, virtual meetings and dedicated construction efforts, the Student Commons building at Desert Sunrise High School is rapidly nearing...

MHS seniors offered $7 million in scholarships

Maricopa High School held its annual senior awards night May 8, to recognize the achievements of the graduating class of 2023.   Family, friends and...

Police: Assault of park ranger leads to 5 more charges

A man was arrested after he reportedly assaulted a park ranger at Copper Sky and drove away finding nothing but more trouble when officers...

Butterfield Elementary recognized at Diamondbacks game

Butterfield Elementary School has been recognized as an award winner in the annual D-Backs School Challenge, a program run by the Arizona Diamondbacks’ charitable...

Road work beginning May 15

Starting on May 15, a traffic control plan will be implemented on Edison Rd and Lexington Avenue. There will be one-way traffic flowing along Lexington...

Maricopa schools prioritize mental health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and schools across Maricopa Unified School District are developing plans to engage students and families in mental-health related...

Invasive plant beautiful in spring, but in dry desert summers, it stinks

Have you seen that vibrant explosion of yellow surrounding Maricopa? While the flower may be nice to look at, it is invasive, and quite...

MUSD Board to discuss campus enhancements for improved safety

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and possibly approve a project to renovate the office and main entrances at Maricopa Wells...

Shop Local, Support Your Community

OPINION By Vincent Manfredi As a business owner in Maricopa, I would like to take a moment to implore you to shop local. While it may...

MUSD parents and students advocate for school safety following Nashville shooting

While the nation reels following the Nashville, Tenn., incident on March 27 in which three young children and three adults were shot and killed...

MHS boys varsity volleyball team’s ‘revenge tour’ yields No. 10 ranking

In the second year of the program, the Maricopa High School boys volleyball team is making its mark with its No. 10 ranking in...

World-class MMA fighter ‘hits lottery’ with family, community, business

Martial arts guru, nursing student and father of four Hamilton Ash is fighting for his best life.   Ash is an active professional MMA fighter, boxer...

Maricopa couple starts search for Moose members

A local couple is on a mission to bring Moose to Maricopa – and they’re not talking about the large-antlered, north-woods mammal. Julie and Stan...

Mayor Nancy Smith cuts the Ribbon at Maricopa’s newest storage facility

The sun was shining and a gentle breeze blew through Maricopa as notables gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting at the new Public Storage facility...

MUSD teachers, returning employees to receive pay hikes

Maricopa Unified School District teachers will receive raises starting from 5% and all other school district employees will get pay hikes on July 1...

Man accused of pointing a handgun arrested

A man wearing a ski mask was arrested on suspicion of running up to another man and pointing a handgun at him on Jan....

’22 in review: Top Maricopa homes sold

According to Multiple Listing Service, 164 homes sold for more than $500,000 in Maricopa city limits in 2022.  It was a roller-coaster year for pricing,...

Opinion: You can redistribute some of the taxes you pay in Arizona

By Bob Batche Who likes to pay any sort of tax? I can assure you I don’t, but we do need services supplied by our community...

Young wranglers have their day during Ak-Chin’s Masik Tas Junior Rodeo

There was plenty of gritty action for the young participants -- including stick-horse barrel racing, dummy roping, sheep riding and goat-tail pull -- among...

Neighbors helping neighbors builds community spirit for Christmas

This Christmas, Maricopa Neighbors in Need, a community outreach group with more than 2,000 members on Facebook, will hold its annual “Operation Christmas Child.” The...
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