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October is full of events benefiting the Relay for Life to help fight cancer. Now in its eighth year, the Maricopa Relay has raised...

This weekend's forecast is the kind of weather that brings snowbirds to Maricopa from the cold country with mild temperatures and lots of sun. Today...

The Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) shelter is filled to capacity. The problem is so severe PCACC may have to begin euthanizing some...

Maricopa is under a dust storm warning and dust advisory after winds kicked up a wall of dust on the east side and west...

Electrical District No. 3 announced its next chief operating officer as it faces the retirement of Bill Stacy. CFO and Assistant General Manager Brett Benedict...

“If we could turn the benefits of exercise into a pill, it would be demanded by patients and subsidized by government – it would...

By Fran Lyons The inaugural “Trick or Eat” Halloween event will be Oct. 31. All neighborhoods in Maricopa are invited to participate by donating and...

After a cloudy start, Maricopa's weather is expected to turn sunny for most of the week as temperatures climb back toward the 90s, according...

  IF YOU GO What: State of the City When: Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Who: Mayor Christian Price Where: Maricopa City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza How much: Free Info:...

The annual State of the City address, judging of Mysterious Mansion Mayhem and more are part of the this weeks activities. For details on...

  By Joan Koczor When the temperature reaches 100-plus, our first inclination is to crank up the a/c and just stay inside. With the end of...

  By Wende Gehrt Gardening in containers, or hot pots, can be a great deal of fun and affords the gardener accessibility, opportunities for creativity, and...

Only a slight chance for rain is now predicted for the weekend as October settles into mild temperatures and mostly sunny days, according to...

By Michelle Chance Deborah Kohls teaches second-grade English Language Learners (ELL) four hours every day at Maricopa Elementary School. MES has four Structured English Immersion (SEI)...

  When 17-year-old Nina Sarappo, a National Honors Society member and intern at Maricopa City Hall, answered the door of her Homestead residence Friday morning,...

Mostly sunny days are ahead for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service, but more wet weather may be just around the corner. Today, there...

  A Maricopa Wells Middle School student film was a winner at the Show Low Film Festival this weekend. “Kindness Equals Calm” was the Best Student...

By Aaron Gilbert   Question: Why do some folks feel plant-based eating doesn’t provide enough protein? Answer: Most people aren’t familiar with plant-based diets and the research...

The annual Maricopa photo contest, a special documentary screening, a book sale and fly-in are all part of the many activities this week in...

In a drizzle that turned into a lengthy downpour, Maricopa Mud Run got in two rounds, including the competitive race that saw Steve Campbell...

After a light morning drizzle turned into steady rain Saturday, water rose quickly in washes, streets and roads. Maricopa was placed under a flash...

  What do Willy Wonka, anglerfish, Filipino Christmas and a sexy cup o' Joe have in common? They were all the subjects of poems at the...

A wet weekend is predicted for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today, there is a 20-percent chance of showers with a high of...

  Despite it being fall break, the City of Maricopa Youth Council gathered for a busy meeting Tuesday night. Some of the topics discussed included...

By Aaron Gilbert Question: Why do some folks feel plant-based eating doesn’t provide enough protein? Answer: Most people aren’t familiar with plant-based diets and the research...

  By Michelle Chance A local group is thinking outside the box when it comes to traditional libraries. MOMS Club of Maricopa will utilize the help of...

Road construction on Plainview Street and Honeycutt Road continues with the installation of sidewalks, concrete curbs and gutters, and building of the subsurface for...

Autumn temperatures seem to be in Maricopa to stay as the National Weather Service predicts high 70s and low 80s this week, with a...

The annual Mud Run, live musical theater and Hispanic Heritage Month activities are part of the activities this week n Maricopa. For details on...

  Large portions of the golf course are under water, but Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is not completely shut down. Arroyo Grill and the pro shop are...