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Christ’s Church of the Valley gets an administrative design review of plans and off-site improvement permit for its church building, parking lot and sports...

Mark Goodman was sworn in as Maricopa’s Chief of Police inside City Hall on Tuesday, more than one month after he joined the department.   Goodman was...

As Lemuel Vincent sits in his office, reflecting, he is astounded by the growth and reach of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, of which he...

At Central Arizona College’s annual A Night of Stars fundraiser, the real stars were the Pinal County high school seniors who will benefit from...

Calling all dance kids: Tuition grants soon will be available for performing-arts students in Maricopa and beyond. Desert Sun Performing Arts Gems, Inc., a nonprofit...

A man was arrested after he appeared to be sleeping in the Maricopa Meadows Community Park, surrounded by trash, cigarette butts and items commonly...

It doesn’t take much to tap DJ “Daniel” Giagni’s memory. Get him started recalling his show-business adventures and the stories roll off his tongue like...

Vegetables and flowers growing in containers. This style of gardening is fun and accommodates lifestyles that do not require large spaces. And there are few...

The winter wildlife around Pacana Park's lake is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature. Despite the cold, the great egret in flight over...

Fine arts are a funny thing. They’re often the first on the chopping block where funding is concerned, yet the movie you just watched...

Maricopa Police, following a recent string of arrests, are reminding the public of the dangers of loitering on or near the railroad tracks that...

Some people regarded Brian Simmons as the town nuisance, and he certainly did have a history of bizarre behavior around Maricopa. This month in our...

By Jay Taylor There is movement at the state capital toward funding improvements on State Route 347 from Maricopa to Interstate 10. An overpass at Riggs...

A woman faces three charges after Maricopa police found her Tuesday in the patio of a closed grocery store with drug paraphernalia.  Iris L. Attakai...

By Jay Taylor The 2023 Seeds of Change Gala, Maricopa’s premier charitable and social event, raised about $10,000 more than a year ago, according to...

When Maricopa High softball coach Tom Dugan turns to his right-hand girl, it’s an Etzel sister. But then, his left-hand girl also is an...

Over 90% of the homes in Maricopa are governed by a homeowners’ association. An important document to review before buying one of these homes...

A local couple is on a mission to bring Moose to Maricopa – and they’re not talking about the large-antlered, north-woods mammal. Julie and Stan...

According to Pinal County Environmental Services, 10 inspections were done from Feb. 17 to March 2.        Excellent rating    Burger King (Inspected Feb. 28)  The...

A woman, who was found passed out in her vehicle in a fast-food restaurant drive-through lane early Saturday morning, was arrested on suspicion of...

A winter storm overnight had Maricopa residents awakening this morning to a winter wonderland -- from afar. Snow could be seen on mountain peaks from...

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board approved new teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year during a special meeting on Feb. 28.  While nearly...

A two-mile stretch of Honeycutt Road will close on March 13 for scheduled repairs to a water main near the Rancho Mirage subdivision, the...

A long-awaited sit-down restaurant finally is set to debut to Maricopa residents. After a series of delays, Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers opens on March 14,...

A man accused of burglarizing a Tortosa home on Friday morning was arrested and booked into Pinal County jail, Maricopa police said.  Channing K. White,...

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board members discussed a plan to address classroom safety, student discipline and bullying in the classroom on Feb. 22...

One of the Valley’s best-known butcher shops is open – finally – in Maricopa. Carniceria Sonora has seen a steady line of customers since its...

Maricopa Fire and Medical Chief Brad Pitassi has risen from one of its first firefighters to the top of the department during his 17...

New security features designed to reduce fraud are being rolled out by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, it announced this week. MVD...

At the Feb. 21 City Council Meeting, the board unanimously approved the appointment of three new pro tempore judges to the Maricopa Municipal Court. Tresa...