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At the Tuesday, April 24 City Council meeting the Council will vote on a contract to hire Ricky Horst as the new City Manager...

Temperatures in the mid- to upper-90s and lots of sun are in the forecast for Maricopa this week, according to the National Weather Service. Today,...

Maricopa High School students participated in a demonstration Friday morning on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpaNAlDwHEc More than 100 students began...

Schools in the Maricopa Unified School District could close late next week after teachers voted to approve a statewide walk-out. Leaders of the #RedForEd movement...

Schools could close if teachers in the Maricopa Unified School District walk-out in the future. Information posted to the MUSD website was published Thursday evening...

After the dust clears, Maricopa is in for a warm and sunny weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Today continues to be sunny but...

A garage fire threatened a home at 46058 W. Morning View Lane. According to Deputy Fire Marshal Eddie Rodriguez, two people were in the house...

A Maricopa teenager raised the bar during his first power lifting competition last year and is building on his reputation this year. Turner Stanek, 15,...

The City of Maricopa announced its two finalists for the job of city manager. The city will host a meet-and-greet with the candidates Tuesday...

Tracey Lopeman is officially Maricopa Unified School District’s new superintendent. The MUSD Governing Board unanimously approved a three-year contract Monday. Lopeman will receive $140,000 per...

Moderate temperatures, sunny skies and occasionally strong winds are in store for Maricopa this week, according to the National Weather Service. Today, patchy blowing dust...

Special meetings regarding the hiring of a city manager and a school superintendent are on this week’s list of activities in Maricopa. Below, Britney...

State Route 347 is now open in both directions north of Maricopa, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Blowing dust and subsequent collisions had...

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday afternoon his proposal to increase teacher pay by 20 percent by fall 2020. The announcement comes the day after...

Drivers across Arizona should be prepared for strong winds, possible blowing dust and an increased fire danger today. The National Weather Service has issued advisories...

Michael Agerter’s accused murderer will face a 12-person jury trial after the Thanksgiving holiday. The four-week trial will begin Nov. 27 and is expected to...

Friday, eleven senior guys showcased their best beachwear, talent and formal wear in a battle to become the first ever Mr. MHS. Patrick Flint,...

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Terri Crain announced Friday she will soon leave the organization. Crain is slated to become the Chief Operating...

An collision snarled traffic at a busy intersection Thursday afternoon as schools were dismissing classes. Maricopa Police Department reported no serious injuries, though two juveniles...

As construction of a new overpass on State Route 347 begins, the Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing to shift traffic away from the...

Look for some shade. With increasingly hot temperature and the evaporation of any chance of rain, this will be a warm weekend for Maricopa. Today,...

Olivia Merolli, the unlicensed daycare provider who admits to losing a 2-year-old from her home in February, could face legal trouble. The Maricopa Police Department...

Seeing a band of wild horses stampede across the road was no April Fools joke for one motorist Sunday. Tessie Smith recorded them as...

First responders transported a six-year-old to the hospital Monday after he was found unresponsive in a pool. The boy was discovered not breathing in a...

A mostly sunny week with warm temperatures and easy breezes if forecast for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today is expected to be...

A golf fund-raiser, an engineering night and an art display are among several events this week. Below, Chrystal Allen-O'Jon and Kent O'Jon invite the...

Cianni Burgos dropped out of high school her senior year to care for her newborn daughter. Jack Williams encountered road blocks and was losing...

Four years after its debut, Maricopa Music Festival returns on April 7.IF YOU GO What: Maricopa Music Festival When: April 7, 1-10 p.m. Where: Copper Sky Regional...

Despite predictions a major clothing retailer would open this spring in Edison Pointe, an opening date is projected for a little later. According to its...

No students were seriously injured after two Maricopa High School buses collided in a minor accident Thursday afternoon, school authorities said. One of the...