Special needs school continues to grow
Stepping Stones Learning Center has a new home.
But, as Anna Hart, the school's founder and executive director pointed out, it is not her home,...
City fogs at Copper Sky to address mosquitoes
The city has fogged for mosquitoes in response to complaints from parents of kids practicing soccer at Copper Sky.
City recreation coordinator Matthew Reiter said...
O’Halleran calls for accountability, action on gas prices
House Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) was among members of Congress last week calling for oil companies to lower gas prices instead of gouging consumers.
O'Halleran,...
Volunteering: Bennett works with Food Pantry to battle hunger
He may not make a salary from it, but Tim Bennett has a job at the Maricopa Food Pantry he takes seriously.
“I pull food...
Police: Maricopa family ‘swatted’
Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for “swatting” a Maricopa family on Wednesday night.
Luckily, no injuries were reported.
A late-night Facebook post...
Volunteering: Charles donates expertise to history projects
Dorothy Charles spent 27 years working in the federal government, first with the National Parks Service as a park ranger at Grand Canyon, Death...
Infant fights rare cancer — with a smile
Myliza Madison is a sweet baby girl.
A recent family photo features the 7-month-old’s huge smile; another shows a face that is expressively inquisitive.
“She's just...
$4M project to help alleviate traffic jams
The Maricopa City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation to improve traffic flow near the...
Volunteering: Robertson keeps a watchful eye on growth
For Bill Robertson, the desire to volunteer and give back to the community began early. When he was 17, he started as a volunteer...
Traffic stop leads to suspected fentanyl stash, police say
A traffic stop early Wednesday morning led police to the arrest of a woman for alleged illegal possession of several drugs.
Ariana D. Felix, 23,...
Primary brings big change for campaign sign placement
They’re coming. It’s inevitable.
Like a plague of locusts, campaign signs will soon invade the city, covering seemingly every square foot of available space for...
Volunteering: AnnaMarie Knorr an advocate for education
Serving on the Maricopa Unified School District is the mother of all volunteer gigs. So, it makes sense that Knorr, a mother of four,...
Least expensive home sells for $275K
A single-story home at 43726 West Sagebrush Trail sold on March 3 for $275,000. The property, located in Rancho El Dorado, features desert landscaping...
Candidates set for city council primary race
The field of primary election candidates for Maricopa City Council is set.
Four candidates – three incumbents and one challenger – filed paperwork and submitted...
Cox broadband on way to Maricopa
There will soon be competition for broadband internet, cable TV and telephone service in Maricopa.
Cox Communications has confirmed it will bring its full suite...
Volunteering: Ted Yocum’s love for city fuels efforts
Ted Yocum has a lot to offer Maricopa as a volunteer and has advocated tirelessly for the city for years.
“I love Maricopa,” said Yocum,...
Man arrested, charged amid claims of $2.3T Russian bounty
A man faces charges after he called police and allegedly told them members of his family had been murdered and a Russian bounty had...
Real Estate: Selling with nowhere to go
Having a home that sells in a matter of days sounds great, until you realize that once it sells you will become a buyer...
InFocus: Mayor explains why cities need to keep Legislature at bay
Maricopa Mayor Christian Price keeps an eye on what’s going on in Phoenix this time of the year. He must: The Arizona State Legislature...
Volunteering: Mardell Sandstrom keeps focus on team
When you talk to Mardell Sandstrom, a VIPs Support Service Coordinator with the Maricopa Police Department, you will never hear her use the word...
Use of force: Training officers for the unknown
For any law enforcement officer, the decision to use force is difficult.
When Maricopa police officers respond to a call, they are walking into a...
Large aquifer, responsible water management key to city’s future
As Maricopa grows, one of its biggest assets is water supply.
The city sits on the Maricopa Stanfield Sub-basin aquifer, which includes 23,000 acre-feet of...
Most expensive home sold for nearly $700K
A single-story home at 019815 N. Puffin Drive sold on Feb. 14 for $699,900. The property, located in Province, sits on the waterfront and...
Volunteers improve quality of life for neighbors, selves
In Maricopa, there doesn't seem to be any shortage of volunteers willing to step forward and dedicate their time to making the community a...
Living and learning: Renaissance man revels in career, personal experiences
Call him a renaissance man.
Province resident Doug Mossing has seen and done it all — well almost, anyway.
He spent two decades as a real...
Apartments fill a need in Maricopa and its growth
For years, housing in Maricopa came in one form: single-family homes.
But as rapid growth continues in Maricopa and the region, efforts to meet the...
Orbitel set to dramatically increase internet speeds
Orbitel customers will soon have the opportunity to dramatically upgrade their internet speeds.
In fact, customers already paying for the 200MB maximum speed will automatically...
More construction ahead on SR 347 at Old Maricopa Road
The traffic signal project at the intersection of State Route 347 and Old Maricopa Road west of I-10 in the Gila River Indian Community...
Volunteers make our city a better place
April is national volunteer month. In Maricopa, however, it seems like every month is volunteer month.
There's no shortage of people in this community who...
MUSD governing board tabs Owens as VP
The Maricopa Unified School District governing board selected former president Ben Owens as its new vice president Wednesday evening, replacing Jim Jordan. Jordan passed...
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