Realtor: Real estate prices appear to be on way back up
Things are changing quickly in the real estate market.
Following a slump in the final quarter of 2022 after the Federal Reserve spent most of...
City highlights May as ‘Water Safety Month’
Maricopa City Council issued a proclamation declaring May “Water Safety Month” during its Tuesday meeting.
The proclamation acknowledges drowning as the leading cause of death...
New CAC scholarship honors formers AD, Olympic medalist
Beginning this spring, cross country runners at Central Arizona College can apply for the George Young Memorial Scholarship, a $500 award for full-time students...
Early morning Glennwilde incident leads to felony arrest
Maricopa Police responded to a domestic violence call in Glennwilde just after 2:30 a.m. today.
Aoccrding to MPD, upon arrival at the home in the...
CAC to offer new student orientation sessions this summer
Central Arizona College will offer a combination of in-person and remote new student orientation sessions this summer.
The sessions are designed to help prepare students...
Senita home sells for $58K under asking, after 167 days on market
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa March 10-April 9 was a Senita home that sold for $252,000 on April 7.
This single-story home at 18531...
Health inspector clears 4 establishments
According to Pinal County Environmental Services, four inspections were done from April 21-May 4, and all received the best rating.
EXCELLENT RATING
Bashas’ (inspected April...
Lakeside RV home fetches $650K
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa March 10-April 9 closed for $649,995 on March 10.
The single-story home at 22360 N. Daniel Drive in...
Déjà vu: Bridge work, paving to close I-10
If you are heading to the Valley this weekend, be prepared for delays as the Arizona Department of Transportation closes a section of Interstate...
InBrief: Commercial, residential permitting around town
Here is a list of permits issued March 16-April 11.
COMMERCIAL
A permit was issued to build a Burger King at The Wells, 41980 W. Maricopa-Casa...
Bringing kindness back to the classroom
Meeting after meeting, month after month, they’ve stepped to the podium and described in sometimes graphic and horrifying detail their experiences, or those of...
School Safety: What about problems outside of school?
In previous board meetings, parents expressed concern about safety and discipline outside of school walls, such as on school buses or walking home from...
School Safety: As a parent or teacher, how can you help?
As the district continues its work study and policy analysis, MUSD staff encourage parents and teachers to get involved.
The district hopes to provide an...
School Safety: How is MUSD prioritizing mental health and behavioral development?
Staff and administration are prioritizing mental-health resources for their youth.
On March 30, MUSD partnered with Brianna Reinhold's Northern Lights on a suicide-prevention presentation for...
School Safety: How much has COVID-19 impacted students’ mental health, behavior?
The COVID-19 pandemic touched almost every part of our lives, and education was no exception. With schools closed, classes moving online and parents taking...
School Safety: What is the district’s plan?
So, how is MUSD getting to the root of the problems?
Predicting behavioral problems daily is nearly impossible. MUSD board members and administrators continue reviewing...
School Safety: Can academic intervention improve behavior?
Board members also believe academic intervention can reduce discipline problems.
Downey emphasizes student-teacher relationships foster a student’s positive feelings inside and outside the classroom.
Maricopa Wells...
City proclaims May ‘Older Americans Month’
Maricopa City Council issued a proclamation designating May “Older Americans Month” during its meeting Tuesday.
The proclamation recognizes the wisdom and experience older individuals possess...
Fractured fairy tale farce brings magic to Maricopa Wells
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind fairy tale experience as Maricopa Wells Middle School presents its latest and final production for the year, “Haphazardly Ever...
Report: Maricopa in list of top 10 safest cities in state
Maricopa placed among the top 10 safest cities in Arizona in the ninth annual Safest Cities in Arizona report by SafeWise. Maricopa ranked No. 7...
Man refuses to show ID for vodka purchase, arrested weeks later
It took a while, but a Maricopa man got his comeuppance after an altercation with Circle K clerk in March. On Saturday, Maricopa police...
Life’s a challenge — you’ll get through it
June 6, in a year before most of you were born: My high school graduation day. It seemed like such an unobtainable goal for...
Orchestra, chorus reschedule spring concert
The Maricopa Music Circle and Maricopa Chorus are fighting their way back to the stage after a difficult spring session that resulted in the...
Teen mental-health festival coming in May
Teenagers and their families are invited to a mental-health festival at Maricopa’s Pacana Park in early May.
Express Fest, 4-10 p.m. on May 6, is...
Maricopa schools prioritize mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and schools across Maricopa Unified School District are developing plans to engage students and families in mental-health related...
Abuse survivors amplify Maricopa victims’ voices
When Maricopa announced its proclamation for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week during an April 18 city council meeting, Jim DeVenezia noted the cultural shift...
Copper Sky hosts regional youth soccer competition
Soccer teams from renowned clubs such as FC Arizona and the Rio Rapids Soccer Club, who traveled from Albuquerque, N.M., as well as local...
MPD adds traffic unit to slow speeders
Ask any Maricopa resident their top concern in town and you’ll likely hear one word: traffic.
The topic permeates heated conversations about State Route 347,...
Slew of summer camps coming to Maricopa
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about summer camp enrollment. Camps serve as a fantastic opportunity...
‘Coffee with a Cop’ draws dozens
Several dozen residents gathered at the Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers patio on Saturday morning to connect with their local police department at the Maricopa...