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...
City leaders speak at Province town hall
Mayor Nancy Smith, Vice Mayor Rich Vitiello, Councilmember Vincent Manfredi and Chief of Police Mark Goodman spoke at town hall event at Province Community...
MUSD highlights new teacher mentoring program
As the 2022-23 school year is coming to a close, Maricopa Unified School District highlighted the new teacher mentoring program at a regular Board...
‘We’re all connected:’ Ak-Chin event highlights environmental care
For Roman Orona, watching elders and children from the Ak-Chin Indian Community exchange seeds and plant trees Friday morning wasn’t just another Arbor Day...
New traffic light to help Homestead, Lakes residents
Since Smith-Enke Road was widened last year, traffic near Homestead and The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado subdivisions has increased considerably, according to the...
Bridge work, paving to close I-10
Heading to the Valley this weekend? Be prepared for delays as the Arizona Department of Transportation closes a section of Interstate 10 for bridge...
Police: Woman busted for model-home burglary; her brother escapes on bike
Two siblings had a run-in with the law after one of them reportedly threw a rock through model home’s window and had entered the...
School becomes home for ‘wild horse’
While kiddos attended their classes in a local elementary school Thursday morning, a “wild horse” found its home just outside.
During a Facebook livestream, the...
Police investigating alleged incident involving elementary student
Faculty at Butterfield Elementary School reported an alleged incident to the Maricopa Police today involving one of their students on April 26. The student...
Last chance to see Les Misérables this weekend
After a triumphant opening weekend, the students of Heritage Academy are preparing to deliver their final three performances of Les Misérables April 27-29 at...
Ak-Chin, Gila River students eligible for scholarship
A Phoenix-based mining company is offering scholarships valued up to $3,000 for 150 Native American students for the 2023-24 school year.
The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Native...
Maricopa Fire/Medical prepared for new heights
The past five years have been transformational for the City of Maricopa as the population has risen to more than 70,000 residents. As new...
Ak-Chin to host Arbor Day planting, seed exchange
The Ak-Chin Indian Community will host an Arbor Day tree planting and seed exchange Friday at Milton Antone Memorial Park, 46851 W. Farrell Road.
The...
A Desert Oasis: The Flora of Copper Sky
Discover the natural beauty of Copper Sky Recreation Complex through its stunning landscaping featuring Agave, Brittlebush, Blue Palo Verde, Ocotillo, and Prickly Pear Cactus.
Diverse...
Police: 3 admit stealing plywood from construction site
Two men were arrested after reportedly stealing plywood from a housing construction site in Rancho Mirage, and a juvenile was also involved in the...
Construction to impact John Wayne Parkway beginning in May
City of Maricopa officials announced temporary traffic-control changes on John Wayne Parkway aimed at improving safety and traffic flow on the busy thoroughfare in...
Counselors among new positions proposed for Maricopa schools
The Maricopa Unified School District governing board will discuss employee compensation and new positions at its meeting Wednesday at the District Office.
Assistant Superintendent...
Significant progress visible at Porter Road bridge
The long-awaited bridge over the Santa Rosa Wash on Porter Road has reached a significant milestone.
Crews used two cranes to install 20 large girders...
Report of rifle wielding individuals in Glennwilde under investigation
Police are trying to identify two individuals who were reportedly walking around the neighborhood wielding rifles in Glennwilde on Sunday afternoon.
At 12:56 p.m., Maricopa...