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Schools are partnering with a local organization Wednesday to distribute student food packs on the eve of Arizona’s teacher walkout. Maricopa Unified School District, Leading...

A report of shots fired caused Maricopa Police Department to block off streets in Rancho El Dorado Wednesday morning. A resident reported a neighbor had...

Tortosa’s youngest royalty attended a tea party with Disney Princesses Belle and Cinderella Saturday. The event was hosted by Tortosa HOA by CCMC April...

Temperatures in the mid- to upper-90s and lots of sun are in the forecast for Maricopa this week, according to the National Weather Service. Today,...

A golfing fundraiser for a charter school, a band event and a community game night are all part of this week's activities in Maricopa....

Construction crews are conducting removal of tree and debris in the project area as needed to clear the way for their work.  Later this...

After the dust clears, Maricopa is in for a warm and sunny weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Today continues to be sunny but...

A Maricopa teenager raised the bar during his first power lifting competition last year and is building on his reputation this year. Turner Stanek, 15,...

The City of Maricopa announced its two finalists for the job of city manager. The city will host a meet-and-greet with the candidates Tuesday...

Moderate temperatures, sunny skies and occasionally strong winds are in store for Maricopa this week, according to the National Weather Service. Today, patchy blowing dust...

Tejano music fans danced for hours Saturday night during a Latin music showcase at UltraStar Multi-tainment amphitheater. Grupo El Regreso, from Phoenix, opened the...

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino hosted its fourth annual 5K Poker Run Saturday, filling all available slots in a race that sent funds to United Way...

A windy Thursday is expected to lead into a weekend of moderately warm temperatures in Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today, look for...

Firefighters in Maricopa Fire/Medical Department’s Ladder 571 assisted local veterans April 10 with a very tall order. John Anderson, director of American Legion Riders...

The movement to increase teacher pay and improve education for Arizona students continued April 11. Teachers participated in walk-ins at eight schools in the Maricopa...

  After years of staging musicals that have had their runs on Broadway and are ingrained in the musical-theater psyche, Maricopa High School Theatre Company...

By Joan Koczor U.S. passport fees are going up $10, effective April 2. Adult passport books will be $145, children 16 and younger $115. The less...

A sea of red may be visible at local campuses tomorrow morning as parents drop their children off in the Maricopa Unified School District. Teachers...

By Al Brandenburg Did you know that peppers have genders? As an example, three-lobed bells are considered males and are best used for frying. Four-lobed bells...

Maricopa's temperatures are reaching for triple digits in Maricopa, but strong winds may cool down days later in the week, according to the National...

Live music boomed under the blazing sun at the Maricopa Music Fest last weekend. It’s the second event hosted by Founder Chrystal Allen-O’Jon after...

Teachers are upping the ante in a statewide campaign to increase pay and improve education for their students. “Walk-ins” are slated to occur at schools...

By Aaron Gilbert Training the core is where most people run into trouble, because they try to train the core like a beast — with...

Maricopa’s general plan describes a development pattern of mixed-use core areas called Village Centers. They were an important component in the creation of the city’s...

By Michelle Chance Around 8,000 school buses are inspected by the Arizona Department of Public Safety every year. Inspectors discover minor and sometimes major defects. In...

An collision snarled traffic at a busy intersection Thursday afternoon as schools were dismissing classes. Maricopa Police Department reported no serious injuries, though two juveniles...

By Breanne KragerSigns and symptoms of autism Diagnosing ASD can be difficult since there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the...

Look for some shade. With increasingly hot temperature and the evaporation of any chance of rain, this will be a warm weekend for Maricopa. Today,...

Olivia Merolli, the unlicensed daycare provider who admits to losing a 2-year-old from her home in February, could face legal trouble. The Maricopa Police Department...

Seeing a band of wild horses stampede across the road was no April Fools joke for one motorist Sunday. Tessie Smith recorded them as...