Puppies on the prowl for a ‘forever home’

The Pinal County Animal Care and Control showcased some of their most playful and lovable dogs during its adoption event in front of the...

Youth soak up Spirit at ‘Splash’ event

By Adam Wolfe Nearly 200 local church youth came out to an event aimed toward providing them with a gathering place to socialize and worship. The...

ATA Martial Arts looks to beat down bullying

By Adam Wolfe Dozens of local children filled the ATA Martial Arts studio on Honeycutt Road in Maricopa to learn about bullying signs and prevention. Though...

Theft suspects among PCSO weekend arrests

A Maricopa man has been charged with trafficking in stolen property. Michael Ray Butler, 48, was arrested Friday afternoon by the Pinal County Sheriff’s...

Record enrollment for MUSD

By Adam Wolfe A record-high 6,283 students are enrolled in the Maricopa Unified School District to start the year, and that number is expected to...

Maricopa City Hall seeks new finance director

By Raquel Hendrickson The Finance Department at Maricopa City Hall is looking for a new head. Brian Ritschel, who received a certificate of recognition for Budget...

Second Saturday Market gets revamped for more produce

By Adam Wolfe The city of Maricopa is looking to revive the Second Saturday Market to create a thriving market for local produce. The Second Saturday...

Excessive heat warning issued for weekend

By Adam Wolfe The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for northern Pinal County from Thursday morning through Saturday evening. Maricopa residents can...

Tractors highlight new Maricopa Historical Society display at library

By Maricopa Historical Society Throughout the last 100 years, the tractor has played a significant role in agricultural practices around the world. Maricopa Historical Society...

Maricopa man sentenced to 24 years for child molestation

Dallas Smith, 42, of Maricopa, received the maximum sentence for committing sexual acts on two girls. Pinal County Superior Court Judge Joseph Georgini gave Smith...

Honeycutt Coffee grand re-opening set for Saturday

Honeycutt Coffee will be hosting its grand re-opening on Saturday at 10 a.m. Honeycutt Coffee owner Cathy Dykstra is hoping for a great turnout for...

Estrella Gin: Edison Road extension plan shrinks; delays impact business park

By Adam Wolfe @Adam_Wolfe The project to extend Edison Road from Firehouse 575 to State Route 238 is still moving forward, but at half the size. “We...

First Responder Q&A: John Storm

John Storm     Assistant Fire Chief Maricopa Fire Department – Community Services, Hometown: Des Plaines, Illinois Residence: Phoenix Family: Wife Lynn, sons Patrick, 27, Andrew, 25, and Eric,...

Problems flagged early in transportation draft plan

By Raquel Hendrickson An overpass is one of the most certain elements on the Maricopa Area Transportation Plan. Its purpose of improving traffic flow through the...

MPD app to streamline police services

By Adam Wolfe @Adam_Wolfe The Maricopa Police Department demonstrated its new mobile application during Saturday’s “Coffee with the Chief” at the Maricopa Police Station. The mobile app...

Teen brings boyish enthusiasm to church worksite

By Roberta Cianciosi Since summer vacation began, a Maricopa boy has been making daily visits to the site of the future Our Lady of Grace...

Pastors hope to make ‘big splash’ at youth event

By Raquel Hendrickson Bigger and better is the goal for the “Collide Back to School Splash” for students in high school and middle school sponsored...

Possible storms early, extreme heat late this week

By Adam Wolfe @Adam_Wolfe The early part of the work week could see scattered thunderstorms and rain, but temperatures are expected to eclipse 110 degrees by...

Q&A with Camino Montessori’s Judy Webster

By Raquel Hendrickson From Air Force brat to innovative educator, Judy Webster has been a life-long learner. She founded Camino Montessori in Maricopa in 2009....

Slain Maricopan honored with workout fund-raiser

By Raquel Hendrickson Eric Kunins’ mother had no idea how many friends he had made in Maricopa – not until his shocking death last month...

Tax credit donations help schools offset expenses

By Raquel Hendrickson Fans of Maricopa High School athletics contributed nearly $21,000 to the department’s programs last year. At elementary schools in Maricopa, both district and...

Laser Safety Solutions pinpoints need for training

By Raquel Hendrickson Lasers revolutionized many industries, from manufacturing to medical procedures. Training workers in laser safety became a field of its own as a...

Housing trends toward permanent, not seasonal residences

By Adam Wolfe @Adam_Wolfe July in Maricopa is typically a grind for local Realtors, but positive buying trends have made this summer easier to bear. There are...

MHS volleyball team young but talented

By Adam Wolfe @Adam_Wolfe Despite losing four starters from last year’s team, first-year head coach Lashieka Holley has high hopes for her team. The 2015 version of...

Bella takes on the boys in youth soccer

By Adam Wolfe @Adam_Wolfe Bella Johnson rose above her competition and was the only girl selected to play on the boys Legacy Under-11 Club Soccer Team. The...

Pima Butte Elementary celebrates 10th anniversary

By Adam Wolfe @Adam_Wolfe This year will mark the 10th year Pima Butte Elementary School has been educating the children of Maricopa. Pima Butte, which is Maricopa...

County, Corps agree to Lower Santa Cruz Watershed feasibility study

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Pinal County Flood Control District, unanimously approved the participation with the Army Corps of Engineers on a...

Excessive heat, possible storms in weekend forecast

By Adam Wolfe The weekend is expected to feature excessive heat and possible storms before making way to mostly sunny skies. According to the National Weather...

Maricopa pushing through Phase I of transportation plan

By Adam Wolfe As the city of Maricopa officials develop their plans for the next 25 years, the Development Services Department is continuing to push...

Suspect turns self in after MPD search

A Maricopa man wanted on suspicion of domestic violence turned himself in today after a search of a Glennwilde neighborhood Monday. According to the Maricopa...
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