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1st coronavirus deaths in Pinal County reported

The Pinal County Public Health Department announced the death of two residents as a result of COVID-19. They were the first deaths related to...

Anti-Apex appeal filed at Supreme Court

  A lawsuit against the City of Maricopa and Private Motorsports Group is making its way to the Arizona Supreme Court. Plaintiff Bonita Burks, represented by...

SR 347 widening endangered? Tax judge strikes down RTA funding

Pinal County residents have been paying an extra half-cent retail sales tax since April to fund future transportation projects. Wednesday, a Maricopa County Superior Court...

Ram Academy set to graduate 24 students in first year

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

County preps new forensic department for assault victims

  As Maricopa prepares to open its family advocacy center, Pinal County is starting its own Forensic Examination Office. Because, County Attorney Kent Volkmer said, “We...

2 injured in rollover on SR 238

A vehicle rolled over on the 238 highway around 10 a.m. Friday. The vehicle was traveling west on State Route 238 when it attempted to...
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

Ducey tells residents to ‘stay home’ – but no new order

Stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Doug Ducey implored residents on Thursday, stopping short of re-instituting an order to enforce that...

Heat shutters Orbitel service on consecutive days

The heat is blamed for knocking out many Maricopan’s connection to the internet, phone services and cable television for the second time in two...

Garage burns in Senita, residents out safely

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a home in Senita. According to Maricopa Fire/Medical Department, three people and two dogs safely made it out of...

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...

Update: Woman accused of stabbing dies

The suspect in a Dec. 29 stabbing has died. Maricopa Police report Paula Taylor allegedly stabbed her own daughter on Dec. 29 and was also...

3 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Pinal County

Pinal County Public Health Department Pinal County Public Health Department can confirm three new cases have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Pinal County. The first...

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...

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...

Primary election town hall to feature candidates from Congress to City Council

Maricopa High School is hosting the InMaricopa.com Town Hall Aug. 4 at the MHS Performing Arts Center. The free event is open to the...

Q&A: New superintendent wants MUSD to flourish with strategic thinking

Tracey Lopeman officially becomes the superintendent of Maricopa Unified School District July 1. Lopeman is currently under contract as a consultant and de facto...

Maricopa Music Festival to return after 4-year hiatus

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...

MPD makes arrest after Tempe car theft (VIDEO)

Maricopa Police Department took a man into custody after stopping a vehicle on Honeycutt Road in the Heritage District around 5 p.m. Friday. Area...

Missing man found deceased

The family of Max Schrader announced today that the missing Mobile man has been found deceased. Schrader, 84, had been missing since April 3 and...

City announces 2 finalists for city manager

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...

Coutré, Owens elected to MUSD Board

  A longtime board member and one newcomer will fill two vacancies on the local school board, according to county documents. Incumbent Patti Coutré and Ben...

Fall trial dates affirmed in teen murder case

Monday, Pinal County Judge Christopher O’Neil set the trial date for one of the teens accused of murdering 20-year-old Wyatt Miller nearly two years...

MPD submits felony child abuse charge against daycare provider

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...

Council to consider new authorities for city manager

The city council will vote Tuesday whether to approve new powers and duties for its city manager. On the agenda June 5 is an ordinance...

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...

Defense argues for more time in Main murder case

  The homicide case involving a Maricopa woman might not see trial until after the third anniversary of the victim’s death. Shawn Main, 48, was scheduled...

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...
Copper Sky program

Library, some Copper Sky services to restart next week

The Maricopa Public Library will reopen Monday with restrictions in place as some member services return at Copper Sky. Access to the library will be...
Maricopa City hall

City Hall closing to the public

In an indication City Hall is closing, the City of Maricopa introduced curbside service in a website announcement today. "City Hall may be closing to...

Former jail, food bank demolished for overpass (VIDEO)

Another long-standing structure in the Heritage District went down Thursday morning. The former Pinal County Sheriff's Office substation that most recently served as the...
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