Tips when encountering wildlife in the city
Wildlife encounters in suburban Maricopa neighborhoods are common.
In the summer months, coyotes and snakes have been spotted a little too close to home...
Lane closure scheduled Monday on John Wayne Parkway
The northbound right lane of SR 347 will be closed from Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway to Garvey Ave. from 8 p.m. on Monday, July 24...
F.O.R. Maricopa food bank finds new location
After months of uncertainty, the F.O.R Maricopa Food Bank has secured land for its new location.
Construction of the future food bank building is estimated...
Roads underwater around Maricopa after storms (GALLERY)
Monsoon flooding closed various roads in Maricopa and surrounding areas after water levels rose in nearby washes Wednesday.
This afternoon the entry to the...
MPD celebrates decade of service (GALLERY)
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...
Rain likely to taper off mid-week
Maricopa’s first taste of the 2017 monsoon season will likely dissipate around Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. After a weekend of high...
Zephyr now in hands of historical society
A Maricopa icon officially became part of the Maricopa Historical Society’s inventory Saturday.
The famed Zephyr railcar was added to the Maricopa Historical Society’s list of assets at a breakfast...
Maricopa Minute (Video)
Catch up on this weeks news and what's ahead.
https://youtu.be/ETXr4undRRM
Monsoon emergency preparation tips from MFMD
With the arrival of monsoon season in the Phoenix Valley, the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department has issued a few tips to help residents prepare for...
Wet weather forecast for Maricopa this weekend
A wet weekend could be in store as a 20-30 percent chance of rain will grace the skies over Maricopa well into next week,...
Study shows need for ‘workforce housing’
As Maricopa strives to achieve its dream of economic sustainability, a serious need most likely must be addressed before that dream may come to...
Maricopa Rocks creating summer fad of hidden stones
Maricopans have come together in a game of hide-and-seek -- with a hard twist.
Members of the Facebook page “Maricopa Rocks” have been hiding painted...
Maricopa welcomes NABI players as tournament begins (GALLERY)
The ceremonies for the 15th annual Native American Basketball Invitational kicked off at Copper Sky Park Sunday evening. Sixty-four boys and girls teams from...
‘Dog Days of Summer’ 1st event to fund animal rescue (GALLERY)
A non-profit group seeking to start Maricopa’s first animal shelter held a fundraising event over the weekend to raise money for a facility.
Tammie Crawford,...
Chance of rain every day could mean monsoon activity
Monsoon activity could be around the corner for Maricopa as chances of rain will slowly increase this week, according to the National Weather service....
Intervention program raises funds with fun at Water & Ice (GALLERY)
The Streets Don't Love You Back intervention program based in Maricopa raised funds to print more program booklets with a party at Water and...
Library forgives late fees in exchange for blood
The Maricopa Public Library hosted a blood drive Friday offering contributors a unique form of compensation – library fee forgiveness.“Running to the edge for...
Demolition under way in path of overpass (VIDEO)
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 Minute (VIDEO)
Catch up on this week's news and what's ahead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDaWyGPfo88&t=2s
Personal trainer: 3 simple steps to loving your veggies
By Aaron Gilbert
Whether vegan or paleo, some carbs or no carbs, almost all “health-conscious diets” agree on one thing: You should eat your greens!
Despite...
Maricopa seniors get cozy at new home
Maricopa senior groups are settling into their new home at a local elementary school this summer after being displaced by the construction of the...
Master Gardener: Battle heat during summer desert vegetable gardening
By Ron Bernier
The good news in the low desert of Arizona is that there are two growing seasons. That means you can grow a...
Possible showers on weekend horizon for Maricopa
Wet weather could be in store for Maricopa this weekend, according to reports from the National Weather Service. An exceptionally hot Friday will likely...
Sorority focuses on Maricopa’s youth
By Linette Y. Caroselli
The Be Awesome Youth Coalition has many local partners to assist in its mission of educating youth about the dangers of...
Maricopa Music Circle to audition new musicians this month
Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra invites city musicians to grab their instruments and stands and sit in starting in mid-July as the orchestra resumes preparations...
Great American 4th packs in crowd for fun, fireworks (GALLERY)
Maricopa's 12th annual Great American 4th brought four hours of fun to the fields of Copper Sky on Tuesday, celebrating Independence Day with games,...
Maricopans socialize over board games (GALLERY)
It started out as a popular game night inside Lynn Bernier’s home every Friday evening.
“We’ve had anywhere from a dozen to 30 people...
MFMD tech shows leadership in Air National Guard
By Tech. Sgt. Michael Matkin, 161st Air Refueling Wing
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sheaffer wears a fireman’s helmet as a hazardous material technician for the...
Maricopa WWII fighter pilot reminisces on service (VIDEO)
Wallace Brown, 93, flew a P-51 Mustang as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II.
“I’ve seen most...
Clear skies on the 4th could give way to weekend showers
As America’s birthday celebrations kick into gear Tuesday, Maricopa should expect clear skies and moderate to high heat which is likely to carry on...