September 26, 2026
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[Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Man allegedly leaves $700 cart behind during Fry’s shoplifting escape

  • Cart before the course
A Facebook livestream broadcasts city council candidate Tena Dugan at InMaricopa's city council candidate forum at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center on June 25, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya]

City Council, school board candidates get their turn at debate next month

  • In the hot seat
The Taco Spot on John Wayne Parkway will host its soft opening starting Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya, The Taco Spot]

Taco ’bout time: The Taco Spot sets soft opening date

  • Taco takeover
Gregory Picard. [Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Maricopa man faces charges after alleged DUI, erratic driving

  • Repeat DUI
The Pinal Countuy Medical Examiner ruled the deaths of two men in an August house fire accidental. [InMaricopa file]

2 deaths in Maricopa house fire were accidental: Medical examiner

  • Fatal fire update

RECIPE: Erika’s tres leches sponge cake

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Growing up, food became one of the earliest connections to my Mexican culture. My birthday has always been my favorite day of the year, and when I was little, my […]

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Community

[Victor Moreno]

Seeds of Change Gala nearly sold out as event enters 21st year

Karen Bartunek

Tom Schuman stands with a copy of his book "Why Not Us?" in Province on Sept. 17, 2026. [Karen Bartunek]

A lifelong love of sports inspires new book from Province writer

Karen Bartunek

[Eta Epsilon Chapter]

Mammograms and mocktails? This Maricopa event has both

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[Bryan Mordt]

A Maricopa mother knows the danger of pedestrian crashes. Now she wants families to talk about it

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Business

Sakura Asian Kitchen plans to open October 2026 in the old Asian Seoul's Copa Kitchen on John Wayne Parkway. [Monica D. Spencer]

Sushi, poke and teriyaki are coming to this Maricopa restaurant space

Karen Bartunek

Danny and Parker Hunsaker, co-owners of the upcoming Back Nine indoor golf simulator, stand inside the building under construction on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

Golf after dark? This new Maricopa business has you covered

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[Monica D. Spencer]

Proposed 500-megawatt battery project near Maricopa hits county setback

Staff Reports

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Dignity Health Family Medicine on Sept. 17, 2026 [Karen Bartunek]

Dignity Health expands Maricopa care with new family medicine clinic

Karen Bartunek

Government

[Karen Bartunek]

Marigold Energy Center faces state hearing Monday

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

May 2026 sign renderings for Black Rock Coffee Bar overlay a file photo of construction at Edison Pointe, near the John Wayne Parkway site where the coffee shop would be built if approved. [City of Maricopa/Elias Weiss]

Black Rock Coffee, school building among permits issued in Maricopa

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Amber Rutan holds a sign that reads "Remove Flock cameras: Protect our fourth amendment rights" during a protest outside Maricopa City Hall on Sept. 1, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

Maricopa residents push back on Flock cameras in small rally

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Maricopa Police direct traffic while a crash on Porter Road is cleared March. 1, 2025. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

65% of Maricopa crashes caused injuries last year

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Public Safety

Ian Estes. [Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Man accused of rock-and-tool break-in at Maricopa vape shop

Karen Bartunek

Maricopa police arrested Leonard Burton, 43, on suspicion of shoplifting, assault and endangerment on Sept. 5, 2026. [Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Second alleged shoplifting attempt lands man in jail

Karen Bartunek

Medics treat an injured motorcyclist on John Wayne Parkway near Cobblestone Farms Drive on Sept. 16, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

1 injured in motorcycle crash on John Wayne, Cobblestone Farms

Karen Bartunek

[Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Traffic stop takes a muddy turn for Maricopa man, police say

Karen Bartunek

Education

[Karen Bartunek]

For Leading Edge students, 9/11 became more than a history lesson

Karen Bartunek

[InMaricopa file]

What’s next? MUSD expo to connect students with college, career options

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[File]

Why these 3 students chose Central Arizona College

InMaricopa Staff

Assistant Principal Dustin Hunt, Dean of Students Nate Wong and Prinicipal Rachele Reese. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

A+ Charter Schools adds SmartLab as campus growth continues

InMaricopa Staff

Real Estate

[InMaricopa file]

When does buying a home no longer make sense?

Staff Reports

By Dayv Morgan

[ARMLS]

What you could get for Maricopa’s least expensive recent home sales

InMaricopa Staff

Brian Petersheim

[ARMLS]

Inside one of Maricopa’s most expensive recent home sales

Staff Reports

Brian Petersheim

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What Maricopa residents should know about the saguaros in their yards

Staff Reports

By Wende Gehrt

Traffic

[InMaricopa file]

Another week of SR 347 lane restrictions begins tonight

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Maricopa will restrict U-turns along John Wayne Parkway by the end of September. [Monica D. Spencer]

Maricopa putting the brakes on John Wayne Parkway U-turns

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Pedestrians on John Wayne Parkway and Edison Road watch as Maricopa Fire and Police investigate a crash involving a pedestrian on Sept. 18, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck in John Wayne Parkway crosswalk

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[Arizona Department of Transportation]

SR 347 construction returns with straight week of lane restrictions

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Opinion

This rendering shows a redesign of the Maricopa High School football field, shown during a Maricopa Unified School District governing board meeting on Jan. 22, 2025. A final design will be revealed in a future meeting. [Submitted]

Letter: Public school fields should serve the community

InMaricopa Staff

2026-week three-Manfredi-roads and connections

Manfredi: Maricopa needs more than one dependable way in and out

Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi

Julia Romero Gusse. [Submitted]

Gusse: Where are our representatives?

InMaricopa Staff

Arizona State Mine Inspector Les Presnyk. [Submitted]

Letter: What nearby copper mines could mean for Maricopa

InMaricopa Staff

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