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I-10 down to one lane from Loop 202 south to Riggs Road this weekend

Interstate 10 will be restricted to a single lane in both directions from Loop 202/SanTan Freeway south to Riggs Road this weekend for pavement...

Thanking veterans for their service

They've put on the uniforms of the United States of America's armed forces to defend our rights and our way of life. Many of them...

Vehicle hit-and-run results in rollover, minor injuries, and charges

A vehicle rollover Tuesday afternoon near the Veterans Center led to road closures and charges, but no injuries, according to police. Maricopa Police said at...

Here’s the scoop: Man accused of assaulting employee with . . . custard 

A Maricopa man is accused of assaulting a fast-food employee with custard on Thursday, after the wait for service of his dessert took longer...

Prop. 469 to fund road improvements, including SR 347, headed for defeat

Updated at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2022. Pinal County voters, who have been clamoring for better transportation, specifically widening and improving State Route 347,...

Challenger Eli Crane unseats 3-term Rep. Tom O’Halleran in U.S. House

Updated at 5:25 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2022. Political neophyte Eli Crane, a former Navy SEAL, was on the verge on unseating three-term incumbent Tom...

TJ Shope rolls to victory over Kerby for District 16 state Senate

Updated at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2022. Incumbent Republican TJ Shope, unexpectedly trailing Democratic challenger Taylor Kerby in early returns, rolled to a commanding...
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MUSD gets high marks from the state in first post-pandemic letter grades

There has been concern about academic progress in Maricopa public schools in the wake of COVID-19, but based on letter grades released this week...

Polling places busy across city but no lengthy lines yet reported by midday

Voting was brisk across Maricopa on Tuesday morning as polls opened for the General Election. While polling places were busy, there were no lengthy...

Relay for Life draws survivors, families, supporters to battle breast cancer

08One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. In...

Here’s what you need to know when you go to the polls today in...

For those planning to vote in Maricopa today, here are several links that provide information that you first should know. Voters are encouraged to first...
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Pinal Elections Dept. works to regain voters’ trust in Nov. 8 General Election

There was no announced count of the eggs that soiled faces of Pinal County elections officials after what even they acknowledge was “a major...

Police, sheriff prepared, but not expecting issues at polls

Maricopa and Pinal County officials are expecting Tuesday’s election to proceed without any incidents at polling places. However, both Maricopa Police and Pinal County Sheriff’s...
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Transportation Authority OKs plan for $87 million in Prop. 417 tax refunds

The Pinal Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Nov. 1 approved a plan to work with Pinal County businesses and entities and the...
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Recent restaurant inspections by county show few violations

According to Pinal County Environmental Services, six inspections were done from Oct. 17 to Nov. 3.   Satisfactory rating   F.O.R. Maricopa (Inspected Oct. 20)   Supervision   Person in charge shall...

Beautiful conditions greet church’s annual services, day in the park

On a picture-perfect afternoon Sunday, dozens came out to Copper Sky Regional Park for Calvary Chapel Maricopa's annual Church in the Park. Following a service...
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The Marine maker

Editor's note: Since the publication of this story, new facts have come to light regarding the legitimacy of Billy Zinnerman's record in the U.S....

MUSD studying elementary school boundary changes

Maricopa’s growth means widespread changes across the city, and the effects will trickle down all the way to elementary-school students next school year. The Maricopa...

Family has opened home to hundreds of children

In the Boggs household, there’s seldom a dull moment. For 34 years, Gary Boggs and his wife, Kitty, have been foster parents, welcoming more than...

Poll: Readers embrace coming of Tractor Supply, but still want more

Maricopa is finally getting the big-box store residents have been clamoring for, and the populace – at least that portion that responded to our...
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Funding for stand-alone court to span two years

The new stand-alone Municipal Court building approved by City Council in September will be funded from two budget years: this year and next. There is...

When seat on City Council opened, Goettl was ready for the challenge

In some ways, Eric Goettl has been training for his new role on the Maricopa City Council nearly his entire life. Service to others is...

Mayor: Prop 469 would help all Maricopans

As the new mayor of the City of Maricopa, I remain concerned about an old problem that needs to be addressed. Roads and freeways...

Effective strategies for managing the ups and downs of investments, assets

Tax-loss harvesting In this year of incredible volatility in the investment markets, many of our clients are asking how they may use these wild market...

Road closures to affect Sky Harbor airport traffic this weekend

Travelers using Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this weekend will need to plan for extra time getting to the airport from Maricopa. Northbound lanes of...

Editor: November a time to reflect

I’ve always loved November. The crisp days of autumn and the smell of burning leaves — it was legal then — are pleasant memories from...
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Maricopa man on motorcycle killed in crash Wednesday night on SR 347

A two-vehicle fatal collision at State Route 347 and Riggs Road Wednesday night took the life of a Maricopa man. Anthony Valenzuela, 25, of Maricopa,...

Veterans Day Parade to kick off weekend of saluting service to U.S.

The annual Veterans Day Parade, when Maricopa honors those who have served the country in the armed forces, is scheduled for this Saturday. The parade...

Nando’s opening date pushed back

The wait for a sit-down Mexican restaurant in Maricopa will extend a bit longer. Tim Shaughnessy, co-owner of Southeast Valley mainstay Nando’s Mexican Café, said...

Maricopa church plans a day at the park to enjoy fellowship in fall weather

The summer heat has broken, and Calvary Chapel Maricopa is moving outdoors for a Sunday to enjoy it. The ministry’s annual Church in the Park...
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