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In a recent update on student discipline and school safety, Assistant Superintendent Tracey Pastor highlighted Maricopa Unified School District’s progress from the past academic...

City Council unanimously approved rezoning Kelly Ranch for residential use during its Tuesday meeting. Ordinance 23-32 transforms the 100 acres on the southeastern corner of...

Maricopa police arrested a 31-year-old man early Saturday morning in the Homestead North neighborhood in connection with a suspected domestic violence incident.   Officers responded to...

School safety grants will enable the Maricopa Unified School District to hire an elementary-level counselor and school resource officers at three schools.   The grants...

Signs for open houses, garage sales and other temporary events around Maricopa will face some new rules in July.  City Council unanimously approved updates to...

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino is teaming up with the National Park Trust to sponsor Saddleback Elementary School’s participation in the Buddy Bison School Program.   The program,...

A 23-year-old man was arrested Friday after he cut a Bashas’ store manager with a box cutter after he was accused of shoplifting, according...

Maricopa residents recognized and celebrated a history of freedom and resilience with two Juneteenth weekend events. The day commemorates the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation...

There’s an extraordinary sunflower field in Maricopa, Arizona. Spanning an impressive 70 acres, about the area of a large shopping mall. With over 300 days...

Maricopa Fire & Medical responded to a report of a structure fire on Monday morning, but pressure quickly simmered down when crews discovered an...

Juneteenth. It’s an amalgamation of the words “June” and “nineteenth.” Today is a celebration of freedom, culture and resilience for many in the African...

Concerned about the alarming rise of gun violence incidents in schools nationwide, the Maricopa Unified School District is exploring new measures to safeguard its...

A good father does many things.  Coaching your kid’s sports team? Sometimes. Washing the car with your kids? If you can talk them into it....

According to Jacob Harmon, the district’s Chief Financial Officer, Maricopa Unified School District is expected to grow by 231 elementary students next year. To accommodate...

The Be Awesome youth coalition will host a 3-on-3 teen basketball tournament from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Copper Sky Gymnasium.   The event was designed...

Maricopa police arrested a man for cutting a Bashas' employee with a box cutter Friday afternoon. Officers responded to a call of an individual with...

 Inspectors from Pinal County Environmental Services found violations at four of the establishments they visited May 31-June 15. Two were given an excellent rating.  Excellent  Dells’...

Local business owner Brianna Reinhold, LPC, has completed the necessary coursework and requirements to earn the designation of certified first responder counselor.  Reinhold comes from...

According to Arizona Department of Transportation statistics, a total of 967 crashes were reported on State Rout 347 from July 1, 2017 to June...

Electrical workers were hard at work recently to prepare crucial power infrastructure in Maricopa for the upcoming monsoon season.  InMaricopa multimedia specialist Bryan Mordt visited...

Are you traveling to the Valley this weekend? Make sure you know the highway closures before heading out.  Eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between...

On Jun 14, seven portable classrooms were delivered to the Maricopa Unified School District and await installation at the six MUSD elementary schools.   Each...

A man was charged with driving under the influence and related charges on Monday, according to police.  About 10 p.m., Maricopa officers stopped a vehicle...

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will conduct a work study June 14 on OPENGATE, a weapon detection system aimed at enhancing the safety...

Debt is expensive Americans spend about 34% of their income on servicing their mortgages, car loans, and, of course, credit cards. Assuming a household income of $68,703,...

Maricopa Library and Cultural Center’s summer reading program fosters literacy for children and adults alike during the summer months.   Readers can earn badges and points...

Arizona Department of Transportation will present findings of a road safety study at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center. The June...

Marla Baker owns Maricopa We Care, a nonmedical homecare agency that sends caregivers to patients’ homes to take care of their daily needs. Allowing patients,...

The following commercial permits were issued April 12-May 12. Permitted work in the city totaled $1,993,000. The biggest project included $927,000 of tenant improvements...

Rancho El Dorado is among the first subdivisions in Maricopa. Below you can see the subdivision in 2003 and 2007, courtesy of El Dorado...