What’s happening this week in Maricopa
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...
Truck flips, spills on SR 347 at Riggs
A semi-truck hauling dirt flipped over on State Route 347 and Riggs Road this morning.
A number of people driving in the vicinity of the...
Suspect in Rancho shooting arrested
A suspect was arrested after a shooting Sunday in Rancho El Dorado that sent one victim to the hospital.
The suspect, who has not been...
Students, staff in fatal crash expected to recover
Nine student-athletes and two employees at Leading Edge Academy in Maricopa are expected to recover from injuries sustained in a fatal car crash yesterday...
Court sets trial date in 2015 double-murder case
The trial date for a Maricopa double-murder case, which has been hanging in limbo for more than three years was set Monday.
The trial for...
Prohibited possessor admits buying AR-15 at ‘local gun show’
A domestic dispute in the Villages resulted in an arrest after police reportedly discovered a semi-automatic rifle and other firearms in the home of...
Water-main break in Province causes flooding; low pressure reported around city
Updated at 4:55 p.m.
A water-main break in Province on Friday afternoon disrupted water service and forced closure of several streets due to flooding.
Global Water...
Southbound traffic starting to back up along SR 347
Traffic is at a standstill along State Road 347, between Riggs Road and Interstate 10. At this time, there are no reported wrecks, but...
Man charged with felonies in shooting case
A Maricopa man faces felony charges stemming from a shooting Saturday afternoon. As reported earlier, a neighborhood in Desert Cedars was shut down by...
Police: Man stabbed, poured boiling water on roommate before wreck, shooting
According to a probable cause statement released by the Maricopa Police Department Wednesday, a man involved in a shooting Sunday was ready to kill...
Sunny days growing warmer in Maricopa forecast
Mild temperatures early in the week will build to summertime heat by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Today should be sunny with...
Possible gas leak at Maricopa Station
Maricopa Fire and Medical has responded to a report of a gas leak at Maricopa Station, the retail center at the northeast corner of...
Police identify ATV rider in Honeycutt Road collision with car
The rider of an ATV involved in an accident Thursday night was actually injured in a collision with a car.Â
He was identified by Maricopa...
Mayor declares State of Emergency over coronavirus
Mayor Christian Price declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon in an effort to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 that has...
3 lifeguards at Copper Sky test positive for COVID-19
Three lifeguards at the Copper Sky Multigenerational Recreation Complex have tested positive for coronavirus.
None of the lifeguards have worked since June 20, according to...
No mandatory face masks in Maricopa, mayor decides
Use of face masks in Maricopa will not be mandatory, the city mayor has decided.
Mayor Christian Price announced on Facebook Wednesday afternoon that he...
Murder suspect arrested
At about 4:30 p.m., Tucson Police safely apprehended Juan Jose Cazares Jr., who had been identified as a suspect in this morning’s double homicide...
SR 347 closed south of Riggs Road near Maricopa
Blowing dust forced the closure of State Route 347 in both directions at milepost 184 south of Riggs Road near Maricopa, according to the...
Extreme heat, more rain in this week’s Maricopa forecast
Temperatures will be sizzling to start the week, but wind and rain may return midweek, according to the National Weather Service.
Today, Maricopa is under...
Villages house catches fire
A fire that torched the top of a home Monday night is still under investigation, according to a city official.Â
At about 11:30 p.m., July...
Police investigate shooting at Rancho El Dorado
Maricopa Police have confirmed they are investigating an overnight shooting in the Rancho El Dorado community.
Police spokesman Quinn Konold said, “I have no reason...
‘Garage murder’ case heads to trial after Thanksgiving
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...
SR 347 closed due to crash
The northbound lanes of State Route 347 are closed north of town at Casa Blanca Road due to a serious accident, according to the...
Challenger Eli Crane unseats 3-term Rep. Tom O’Halleran in U.S. House
Updated at 5:25 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2022.
Political neophyte Eli Crane, a former Navy SEAL, was on the verge on unseating three-term incumbent Tom...
Missing Maricopa High student reunites with her mother
A Maricopa High School student who went missing overnight Sunday has been reunited with her mother.
Destinee Cruz, 17, was located alive Thursday night by...
‘Aggressive’ response to house fire that injured 1
Editor's note: The headline was changed to reflect that the firefight, not the fire, was "aggressive."
A kitchen fire in Desert Passage this morning prompted...
Maricopa educators march to capitol, rally at home
Maricopa educators rallied afterschool Wednesday on the eve of the statewide teacher walkout.
The demonstration at Copper Sky Recreation Center April 25 included a march...
Horst agrees to 3-year contract as city manager
A finalist for the Maricopa city manager was awarded a three-year employment agreement Tuesday after city council voted to offer him the shorter-than-usual contract.“...
Reported gunshots draw MPD to golf course
A report of shots fired caused Maricopa Police Department to block off streets in Rancho El Dorado Wednesday morning.
A resident reported a neighbor had...
MUSD suspends policy to make up time lost to walkout
By law, 180 days of instruction are required in the Maricopa Unified School District.
After a staff walkout, the district worked to accommodate six days...