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The weekend will see plenty of sun and moderately warm temperatures in Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today, temperatures will peak at around...

  Single mother of three Amy Berry has a lot of love out there. Nominated by six people, she is the 2018 Best Mom in...

  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...

This weekend, temperatures are expected to drop a bit as winds increase, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast includes an air-quality alert,...

After a false alarm Wednesday, the Maricopa Unified School District announced Thursday it would reopen at the end of the week. All nine of MUSD’s...

Enjoy Thursday’s mild weather, because the weekend forecast is cooking up a heat watch, according to the National Weather Service. Today is expected to be...

The man accused of killing his grandmother earlier this year will undergo a mental examination to determine his competency to stand trial. Pinal County Superior...

A capital murder case nearing its third anniversary remained without a scheduled trial date Monday in court. Murder suspect Jose Valenzuela’s new lead defense attorney,...

Some area schools will remain closed Monday while others plan to hold classes. Leading Edge Academy was closed Thursday and Friday, however the charter school...

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...

Schools are partnering with a local organization Wednesday to distribute student food packs on the eve of Arizona’s teacher walkout. Maricopa Unified School District, Leading...

At least two charter schools in Maricopa will be closed Thursday for a planned #RedForEd teacher walkout. Sequoia Pathway Academy Campus Director Alfonso F. Alva...

A formal complaint of violating the city council’s Code of Ethics was withdrawn last week, two and a half weeks after being filed and...

  The impending walk-out of local educators is expected to close all of Maricopa Unified School District’s nine schools Thursday and could also affect area...

Two teens accused of murder appeared in court Monday nearly two weeks after their original trial date. Arthur Eric Magana and Gustavo Olivo were scheduled...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...