Struggle involving ax leads to arrest, police say
A struggle Monday morning between a man and woman involving an ax, during which police say the woman held a juvenile in her arms,...
7-bedroom Rancho El Dorado home claims most-expensive sale for month
The most expensive home sold in the area Aug. 10 through Sept. 9 was at 42809 W. Sparks Lane in Rancho El Dorado. It...
$320,000 Fantasy 5 winning ticket for Sept. 30 sold at QuikTrip in Maricopa
Did you buy a Fantasy 5 ticket for the Sept. 30 drawing? If you did, check your ticket.
A winning Fantasy 5 ticket, worth $320,000,...
Quest to look best, feel best drives Maricopa Wellness’ dynamic owner
She’s a mom to two young children, a wife, a business owner, a national trainer for a medical device — which requires frequent travel...
Scarce commercial listings a challenge for new businesses
With interest rates on the rise, residential real estate availability in Maricopa has increased over the past few months.
But one form of real estate...
Options for senior housing, care
When it comes to decisions regarding housing at the time of retirement, most everyone is simply trying to decide where they want to live....
Council to vote on zoning for Villas at the Gin Apartments, presiding judge
City Council on Tuesday will review and hear public comment on three measures relating to the proposed Villas at the Gin Apartment project.
The project,...
Editor: It’s a pleasure to tell your stories of a great community
Hello, Maricopa!
This is my first direct message to you as the new InMaricopa editorial director, and I have to say I am so impressed...
Poll: Readers welcome fall with open – and sweaty – arms
Readers of InMaricopa are highly intelligent, a fact evidenced by the results of this week’s reader poll.
Nearly 67 percent of the 145 voters this...
Maricopa High grad putting UofA on the scoreboard this season
A Maricopa High School graduate has become an instant impact player for the University of Arizona football team this season.
Through five games, wide receiver...
Colorado River update: What’s happening and what’s coming
August always has been an important month for Colorado River water users because it is when the Bureau of Reclamation releases the 24-month study...
Pinal County officials discuss election challenges
Elections Director Virginia Ross and Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer provided an update from the Elections Department and related legal matters during a Pinal...
Police seek suspected shoplifter accused of pointing firearm at Walmart employee
Maricopa Police are looking for a man suspected of pulling a gun on a Walmart employee Friday afternoon after the man was confronted about...
Valley megachurch gets P&Z approval for Maricopa campus
The Planning & Zoning commission on Monday unanimously approved a request by Christ’s Church of the Valley for site, landscape, photometric and elevation-plan approval...
Judge Riggs, city to part ways at year’s end; veteran jurist McCarville to oversee...
Maricopa is planning to hire an interim Presiding Judge next week to oversee City Court’s transition away from sharing a building and a judge...
Drone tour shows progress of eastside construction projects
While many Maricopans see only the central part of the city, Maricopa is continuing its explosive growth where many might not regularly check, on...
Man facing 6 charges after trespassing, pointing handgun at resident, officers say
A Maricopa man is accused of entering a home in his neighborhood, and, after being asked to leave by its resident, came back with...
P&Z continues request for scaled back Villas at Stonegate
The Planning & Zoning commission on Monday continued an application without approving it for the proposed 293-unit Villas at Stonegate townhouse project.
Commissioners had a...
Maricopa man charged with 3rd aggravated DUI
Rolling into an intersection has sent a local man rolling off to jail.
Hever I. Merino Garcia came to the intersection of State Routes 238...
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce seeks Board of Directors nominees
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is taking first steps to elect its Board of Directors for 2023 with its call for nominees.
To serve on...
P&Z approves zoning change for Surf Park
A major tourism attraction proposed for Maricopa that could bring a new type of visitor to the city took its first steps toward becoming...
Seniors encouraged to join array of upcoming Senior Center activities
It’s sad, Catherine Bailey of the Maricopa Community/Senior Center laments, there are new people who don’t even know there is a center in the...
Central Arizona College accepting applications for LPN to RN bridge program
Central Arizona College is accepting applications for its Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse bridge program, which is designed for Arizona LPNs looking to...
Murphy and Farrell development gets P&Z zoning OK
It will be a short commute to high school for hundreds of future Maricopa students when the city’s latest subdivision, unanimously approved Monday evening,...
Beautiful autumn evening greets thousands at Maricopa’s Salsa Night
A magnificent sunset was the backdrop as a gentle breeze kept thousands of visitors comfortable Saturday night at Maricopa's annual Salsa Night Market.
The festival...
Police: Alleged wrong-way driver faces weapons charges
A man is accused of driving on West Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway in the wrong direction and illegally possessing a firearm on Sunday morning, police...
Planning & Zoning to review four major proposals Monday
A cross-section of the many ways Maricopa is growing is reflected on the agenda for Monday’s Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
The four agenda items...
Police: Two arrested after reports of suspect passed out in car
A man and woman face drug charges after police responded to a welfare check on the woman, police said, on Thursday morning.Â
Drew W. Bortz,...
Modular apartments progressing at West Maricopa Village
The FlatZ 520 apartment community, a 342-unit project featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom units at the southeastern corner of State Route 238 and Loma...
Vehicle theft, dangerous-drug possession among 4 charges man facing
A man is accused of stealing a vehicle and possessing dangerous drugs, among a list of charges he faces as a result of an...