Police: Driver faces multiple charges after hitting pedestrian
A vehicle-pedestrian accident Thursday resulted in the hospitalization of the victim and the arrest of the driver on multiple charges.
About 2:35 p.m., Kandice Pyper,...
Teen channels passion for collectibles into new business
At 16 years old, Isabella Guilford may be a young business owner, but in the world of collectibles and antiques, she’s a seasoned veteran.
“I’ve...
Vehicle pursuit ends in drug and gun theft charges for driver
A man faces multiple gun and drug charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop Friday night.
Andre L. Anderson was charged with possession of...
Council candidates report campaign expenditures
Only one of the four incumbent candidates for Maricopa City Council has raised funds for his reelection effort, according to first-quarter campaign finance reports.
Vice...
Meadows to get another round of mosquito fogging
The property management company for the Maricopa Meadows Homeowners Association will conduct another round of mosquito fogging in the community this weekend.
City Property, the...
Poll: Teachers should be able to carry a gun
In the wake of the recent mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 grade-school children and two teachers were murdered by a gunman,...
Restrictions begin at SR 347 intersection
Maricopans who commute to the Valley for work faced a new obstacle Monday morning.
At 5 a.m., northbound traffic on State Route 347 shifted onto...
Getting inked: Tattoos and the changing face of those who wear them
It wasn’t long ago that tattoos told quite a different story.
The assumption was if you had a tattoo, you were either a sailor, a...
Getting inked: The editor’s experience
Needles are not my thing. I used to pass out when I had to get a vaccination as a kid. Watching the needle touch...
Desert Cedars home appreciates 89% in 3 years
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa April 10-May 9 was a five-bedroom at 44314 W. Yucca Lane that sold April 29 for $595,000....
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers adjusts opening date
One of the city’s most hotly anticipated sit-down restaurants has adjusted its construction timeline.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers was initially slated to open a Maricopa...
Man accused of assaulting woman, attempting to crash car on way to hospital
A man charged with assaulting a woman Wednesday night is accused of grabbing her neck, causing her injury and attempting to drive their car into...
Food bank gets $75,000 donation
Arizona nonprofit K2 Adventures Foundation announced it is teaming up with Arizona Gold Exchange to make financial contributions totaling $75,000 to support recovery efforts...
I-10 to close this weekend near Sky Harbor Airport
The Arizona Department of Transportation says motorists should expect delays this weekend resulting from the closure of Interstate 10 near Sky Harbor Airport.
The closures...
Council to discuss traffic concerns on Porter Road
City councilmembers will hear a presentation Tuesday on safety concerns with school traffic, a hot topic at recent meetings of the City Council and...
Woman accused of assault in fast food drive thru
A woman allegedly assaulted a man in the drive thru at Arby’s during an intense argument on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Lacie Marquez, 28, was...
Modular apartments rise at West Maricopa Village
There is much talk around town about the increasing number of multi-family housing units being approved in Maricopa. But one of the first such...
Chili’s construction hit by long delay
A project to bring the first Chili’s Grill & Bar to Maricopa is no longer “full steam ahead.”
The chain restaurant’s entry into the city...
Police: Driver sped away from officer in Homestead
A man is accused of fleeing police after an attempted traffic stop on May 22, police said.
Hector M. Rodriguez, 34, was charged with unlawful flight,...
No decision yet on a permanent fire chief
The City of Maricopa remains without a permanent fire chief as the city continues to evaluate interim chief Brad Pitassi for the permanent position...
MHS grad’s bright star grows even brighter
Haley Raffaele, a newly-minted graduate of Maricopa High and veteran of theater at the school, stole the spotlight on Saturday night.
She became the first...
Bungalows on Bowlin go vertical – Drone video
This story was originally published 02/2022.
The city’s first single-family home for rent community is under construction.
The Bungalows on Bowlin project is being developed by...
Desert Sunrise JV football to debut at cross-town foe
The Desert Sunrise High School junior varsity football team will open its inaugural season at cross-town opponent Sequoia Pathway on Sept. 1.
And the regular...
Homeschoolers earn CAC degrees before high school diplomas
Carlee Vidolin is one of four Maricopa homeschooled students who received an associate degree from Central Arizona College before graduating high school.
Vidolin received an...
Maricopa CPA eyes state House from neighboring district
Jim Chaston might be one of the most well-known politicians in Maricopa running for office.
But no one in Maricopa can vote for him.
The former...
Who’s the Best Dad in Maricopa? It’s time to nominate!
It the Dads' turn.
Let’s celebrate Father's Day with the Best Dad InMaricopa Contest, sponsored by ACE Maricopa Hardware.
Nominate your favorite father by filling out...
MHS salutatorian’s address to the Class of 2022
Lexie Nordhoff delivered the salutatory address at Thursday night's graduation at Maricopa High School. Here is the full text of her speech:
I HAVE SPENT...
Also honor those left behind this Memorial Day
To the editor:
Memorial Day is a day to remember soldiers who died fighting for our freedoms. Although we can never repay that debt, we...
Sequoia Pathway celebrates 2022 graduates
Fifty-six seniors graduated Friday night from Sequoia Pathway Academy in Maricopa.
The graduates heard addresses from valedictorian Skyler King and salutatorian Freddy Rivera before accepting...
Census report: housing growth centered in west and south
The nation’s housing stock grew by some 1.3 million units, or 1%, between July 2020 and July 2021, reaching a total of 142.2 million...