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Maricopa works $15 million for overpass into new budget

By Ethan McSweeney Anticipated costs for the State Route 347 overpass drives much of the increases in the city of Maricopa’s $142 million budget for...

Gusse: Why I’m running for city council

By Julia R. Gusse My name is Julia Romero Gusse, and I am running for the opportunity and privilege to serve the great City of...

Potter to Vitiello: Who exactly are the minions?

By Leon Potter I am hopeful when a candidate runs for office that it is because the person has a heart for public service and...

Vitiello: People need change from unresponsive supervisor

By Rich Vitiello I’m passionate.  I’m passionate for my family, my friends and my community.  I’m passionate about issues we face in this county.  It’s...

MUSD OK’s proposed budget, hires assistant MHS principal

By Ethan McSweeney Money for new teachers, a salary boost for employees and an increased bonus for staff are included in the proposed $40.6 million...

Marching band director’s stipend boosted by board

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa High School’s band director will see a boost in his pay next year that would put him on par with varsity...

Council prevents constable from openly carrying weapon at city meetings

By Ethan McSweeney The Maricopa City Council struck down a measure aimed at amending the city’s concealed-carry ordinance that would have included the constable in...

One mile at a time, Maricopa moves to widen MCG Highway

By Ethan McSweeney A plan to add lanes to Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway between Porter and White and Parker roads is rolling forward. The Maricopa City...

Sheriff candidates take digs at Babeu in Maricopa debate; Volkmer slams absent Voyles

By Ethan McSweeney Candidates for Pinal County Sheriff and Pinal County Attorney took part in a debate at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center on Saturday morning to...

Smith, Vitiello trade jabs in supervisor debate

By Ethan McSweeney The two Republican candidates for District 4 of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors traded barbs in a heated debate Saturday morning...

Congressional candidates state their case at Maricopa debate

By Ethan McSweeney Candidates in the crowded Republican primary field for Arizona’s first congressional district laid out their plans and qualifications — most keeping with...

No clear answer for floodplain issue in Heritage District

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa’s Heritage District doesn’t have too many options when it comes to addressing floodplain issues without a region-wide effort, according to a...

County Attorney’s Office frees files after virus attack

The Pinal County Attorney’s Office restored thousands of case files after a computer virus locked them, making them inaccessible. In all, the virus corrupted 64,000...

Truth in Taxation hearing for tax-collection increase; rate remains the same

Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) section 42-17107 requires cities in which the total amount of primary property taxes to be collected is anticipated to increase...

Pinal County mobile home notices are arriving

Pinal County Assessor Douglas Wolf announced that his office has mailed the 2016 valuation notices for mobile homes. "Mobile home owners should check the notice they...

Meeting in Maricopa to discuss opening routes into BLM land

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District Office  announced the times and locations for the public scoping meetings to evaluate the potential impacts...

Frank: I am the best candidate for Maricopa City Council

By Dan Frank As one of seven candidates for three City Council seats, I want to outline my qualifications and tell you why I am...

Smith: My work with city earned mayor’s endorsement

By Anthony Smith It is my privilege to announce that Christian Price, mayor of the City of Maricopa, has joined a growing list of leaders...

Are all varsity coaches at MUSD created equal?

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa High School’s band director should receive a higher stipend and varsity sports coaches should all be paid equally, some members of...

Pay raises, new hires at MUSD from Prop. 123

By Ethan McSweeney With additional funding from Proposition 123 secured, Maricopa Unified School District introduced a plan to use the cash to add 13 new...

Public shares opinion on Palo Verde Park plans (Video)

Plans for a proposed county park to the west of Maricopa met strong opposition from some residents and curiosity from others at an open...

Major cleanup gives Justice Court fresh start

Lyle Riggs called it “an amazing team effort” involving judges, clerks, other court staff and elected officials. But because Riggs wears the robe and is...

Education: Override campaign changes approach to voters

Teachers and technology have been top selling points for the “Vote Yes on the Override” campaign in Maricopa. City Councilman Vincent Manfredi is chairman of...

City, ADOT agreement moves overpass design forward

By Ethan McSweeney The Maricopa City Council approved an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation on Tuesday for the design of the planned State...

Overpass will change or displace food bank

“We have to get prepared for what the future looks like for us.” When Wendy Webb talks about the plans of F.O.R. Maricopa, the founder...

Q&A with county supervisor candidates Anthony Smith and Rich Vitiello

Name: Anthony Smith Age: 63 Hometown: Too many moves. Maricopa has my heart. Residence: Maricopa Years in District: 13 Family: Nancy (wife), five grown children in blended family with...

School district takes new approach to recruit new teachers

It’s a good problem to have, but it’s still a problem. Maricopa Unified School District has open positions and the money to pay them. The...

Miller appointed to college board after year of political drama

With a campus in Maricopa, Central Arizona College needed a Maricopa representative on its governing board, according to Dan Miller. That was one of the...

I-11 public comment period begins

With six public meetings scheduled in June and an opportunity for the public to contribute in other ways, Arizonans can help shape the next...

Virus corrupts County Attorney files, antivirus software ‘completely useless’

A public records request led to the discovery of a malicious computer virus attached to files within the Pinal County Attorney’s Office case management...
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