Maricopa girl named PHR National Finalist
A 12-year-old Maricopa girl is heading for Cleveland next week to compete during MLB All-Star Week.
In the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition, Danica...
Plumber: Never put these things down garbage disposal
By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber
A few common things can cause backed-up drains. Here’s a few tips on stuff that you should NEVER put...
2021 Arizona State Fair moving to new location
Maricopa residents have a big new event in the immediate area to love – or hate.
The Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board (AESF) decided...
Poll recap: Almost as many have a tattoo as don’t
Our informal poll last week was on tattoos.
If you look around, it’s obvious a lot of people in Maricopa have tattoos. We wondered how...
MUSD breaks ground on 2nd high school
The Maricopa Unified School District took a step toward a new future when it broke ground on the city’s second high school Friday. Located...
Maricopa students place at Middle School Math Contest
Central Arizona College’s math department recently hosted the 2019 Middle School Math Contest at the San Tan Campus. More than 130 students from 13...
MHS Band sets personal record in championship
Maricopa High School Marching Rams achieved its best score to date in the AzMBA 3A Championship with its performance of “In the Cards” Saturday...
Kelvin Eric Trey Liermann III
Kelvin Eric Trey Liermann III was born in Mesa on May 24, 2007. He is a Rainbow Baby after the passing of his big...
Change of plans: State Fair moves back to Phoenix
The 2021 Arizona State Fair is moving back to the fairgrounds.
It was previously announced the annual event would be held at Wild Horse Pass...
Turkey Trot collects almost 1,000 pounds of food (GALLERY)
Maricopa Turkey Trot, now in its 12th year, brought in 961 pounds of food to restock the shelves at the food bank at F.O.R....
Senior advocate: Dealing with annoying, maybe illegal robocalls
Robocalls, those prerecorded, unsolicited annoyances that are becoming all-too-frequent in many households, have reached epic proportions. They are the largest source of consumer complaints...
Tractor Supply coming to Maricopa
Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has taken initial steps to come to Maricopa, a city official confirmed Tuesday...
Once facing 10 counts of abuse, Mastersons plead to misdemeanor
A Maricopa couple charged with three counts of child abuse entered plea agreements in June.
Corey and Veronica Masterson, arrested in December 2018, both pled...
New youth flag football league coming to Copper Sky
Parents looking for a summer activity for their kids have a new option this year, as Maricopa Super Elite football will offer a summer...
Magic Time: ‘Crazy creative’ teen Kaden Rogers entertains on stage, behind the camera
Magic or movie magic, imagining or engineering, Kaden Cruz Rogers has a side business as an entertainer, even a stage name, and a fledgling...
Senior lifestyle trends include ‘coliving’
By Bob Marsh
Most seniors want to maximize their independence, their quality of life, their freedom and their choices as they age.
Rather than downsizing all...
Millar hosts great morning for flight (GALLERY)
Millar Airfield, housing the Vietnam Aviation Veterans of Arizona museum, hosted its annual fall fly-in Saturday with a pancake breakfast, rides and, of course,...
Light parade, carnival, rodeo, concerts highlight annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas
The annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 18 at venues around...
2 Ram swimmers qualify for state meet
Two Maricopa High School swimmers have qualified for the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division II State Championship Meet.
Sophomore Connor Schrader is ranked 11th in the...
Night Market Time Machine: A salute to fashion, music — and cars with fins
The inaugural Night Market Time Machine at Copper Sky on Jan. 13 proved to be a unique vehicle that transported visitors through five decades...
Where are they now: Former MUSD superintendent enjoying retirement
Steve Chestnut, who led the Maricopa Unified School District from 2012 to 2018 as superintendent, is now living happily in Scottsdale.
Chestnut left MUSD to...
Rams’ solution at kicker no hack
In a world where females are breaking down barriers in countless ways, some areas have remained primarily the domain of males. Football is typically...
Maricopa population tops in Pinal County
U.S. Census Bureau's release of 2020 data shows Maricopa is the most populous city or town in Pinal County with 58,125 residents. And as...
Maricopans head to MAC for Farm Day (GALLERY)
University of Arizona's Maricopa Agricultural Center had its flora and fauna on display along with labs, games, farm equipment and vendors for its popular...
Lady Rams cruise over Paradise Honors for 3rd win (GALLERY)
The Maricopa High School girls basketball team notched their third win of the season on Friday afternoon.
The Lady Rams defeated the Paradise Honors Panthers,...
CAC Harvest Fest casts Halloween spell (GALLERY)
Central Arizona College's Maricopa campus hosted a harvest festival Saturday that included its haunted house Tracks of Terror, an escape room, costume contest, pumpkin...
Growing garden veggies in desert all about timing, location
By Al Brandenburg
You may have started to plant your tomatoes, peppers and cukes. Early April in Arizona’s low desert garden is one of the...
DIM and why you need it
Even though you know a healthy diet should include lots of fruits and vegetables, are you getting enough of them?
Even with the best intentions,...
Rancho couple goes extra mile for their dogs
Traveling the western United States in a motor home for extended periods of time requires you enjoy your companions.
Vie and Bill Day do.
The Rancho...
Maricopa kids present martial arts demo (GALLERY)
Arizona American Institute for Self-Defense Arts, better known as Karate Charlie's, presented its annual karate demonstration May 20 at Maricopa Performing Arts Center. There...