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Pilot killed in paramotor crash identified

Maricopa police identified the pilot killed in a paramotor crash yesterday.  Maricopa police and fire crews responded to Murphy Road and La Brea Road just...

Prolific muralist to freehand water tank

If the sky looked like it had a few extra clouds today, don’t worry, your eyes didn’t deceive you.   This morning Casa Grande artist...

Video game rage leads to arrests of 2 young men

“Gamer rage” isn’t just a slang term, it’s a real psychotic break that happens to video gamers, as documented by the American Psychological Association in...

Police chase ends with motorcycle crash

A police chase ended when a motorcyclist crashed into a Maricopa Meadows roundabout this morning.  Arizona State Troopers, Maricopa police, fire and medical responders were...

Pilot dead in paramotor crash

A paramotor pilot died after an "uncontrolled landing" Sunday morning. Maricopa police and fire crews responded to Murphy Road and La Brea Road just after...

Heel-ing touch: Take a step toward healing heel pain

“My heel is killing me. What are my options?” We’ve all said that at some point. You wake up in the morning, ready to embark...

Lowe’s to clear final planning hurdle

Lowe’s Home Improvement at Southbridge Marketplace should get final approval to put shovels in the ground when Maricopa City Council meets tomorrow. The council will...

Historic eucalyptus tree cut down

A decades-old eucalyptus tree that long towered over the Villages at Rancho El Dorado was chopped down last week.  The iconic tree stood in the...

Asphalt plant breakdown caused commuter slog

Tortosa resident Mike Ponce was anything but a happy motorist this morning. He and thousands of others leaving Maricopa via John Wayne Parkway northbound shared...

Desert Sunrise High School to get new greenhouse

Maricopa Unified School District proposes expansion of the Career and Technical Education AgriScience Program at Desert Sunrise High School, where a new greenhouse will...

Man entered through dog door to falsely imprison kids: Report

Maricopa police arrested a father accused of entering his wife’s home through a doggy door and unlawfully imprisoning their children Saturday night.  Cops arrested 32-year-old...

Taco Bell numero dos opens this month

Maricopa’s second Taco Bell will open this month.   Last year, InMaricopa announced the "Live Más” drive-thru would open its second restaurant at 42080 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The first location...

ADOT to host public meetings on 347 intersections

The next stages of State Route 347 construction are just over the horizon.    The Arizona Department of Transportation will host a public meeting for community members...

MHS hires new head boys basketball coach

Maricopa Unified School District has appointed Tim Wilson as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Maricopa High School. Wilson brings over three decades of...

Building the foundation of job creation in our city, Maricopa

Most residents moved to Maricopa to find more affordable housing. By purchasing a home, they expressed a willingness to commute to job opportunities in...

1 of 3,000 Cybertrucks in Maricopa

One of just 3,000 viral vehicles was spotted in Maricopa Saturday afternoon.  Readers submitted photos of a Tesla Cybertruck parked just outside Walmart. The bulletproof,...

Glennwilde resident took center stage at Final Four

Glennwilde resident Cassie Harvey proudly represented the Zuni tribe at the opening ceremony of the Final Four in Glendale last weekend.   Harvey worked with her...

3 restaurants wowed health inspectors

Whether you're jonesing for a plate of orange chicken, a few rolled taquitos or maybe a slice of ‘za this weekend, these three restaurants...

Service dog a hearing aid for Maricopa therapist

By Katie Self The large, back room at 360 Physical Therapy holds a sizeable exercise pool, several training tables, a few low-resistance weight machines –...

Cop tased driver armed with assault rifle

Maricopa police Saturday tased an armed man who barricaded himself inside his car and refused to identify himself.  Cops arrested 50-year-old Desert Passage resident Mark...

“Freaky Friday, The Musical,” on tap for 4 MHS April shows

Maricopa High School Theatre Company presents “Freaky Friday, A New Musical,” from April 25 to 27 at the Performing Arts Center. The musical is based...

History: Law of the land

In the late 1950s, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office built a substation and jail in Maricopa just east of West Garvey Avenue. Even after Maricopa was...

Cops seek witnesses in basketball coach probe

Maricopa Police Department is soliciting reports from parent-victims in connection with the Maricopa Unified School District investigation of former high school basketball coach Jason...
City Manager Ben Bitter speaks during a Chamber of Commerce event at Global Water Resources on April 11, 2024. Bitter discussed the current state of economic development in Maricopa, as well as hinting at lowering property tax rates again. [Monica D. Spencer]

City looks to lower property taxes again

City Manager Ben Bitter dropped a major spoiler this morning. During a breakfast presentation hosted by the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, Bitter said the city...

Newest mural to be finished today

The city’s newest fresco is nearly complete.  Casa Grande artist Mauriel “Mory” Morejon was spotted today finishing his newest mural he titled “By the River.”...

COPS: Group home groper gets hit with soup

Maricopa police arrested a man accused of squeezing his ex-girlfriend's breasts at a group home Sunday afternoon.  Police arrested a soup-covered Kevin Dodge, 40, on charges...

Full STEAM ahead: Couple’s lifetime of model railroading becomes new education

Part toys-for-grownups, part engineering marvel and part art project, the model train layout fills an entire room of a Province home. More than anything,...
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Director Kelly Anderson and Councilmember Henry Wade smile as LaQuinta Fisher cuts the ribbon in front of her new salon, Silk Press Xpress, on April 6, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

Silk Press Xpress ready to welcome new clients

A crowd of family, friends and local business owners cheered as LaQuinta Fisher cut the ribbon in front her new salon, Silk Press Xpress. The...

Exciting acreage, entitled developments available on west side

Things continue to progress at the Estrella Gin Business Park where we have a few parcels of land available for sale. We have one approximately...

CAC workforce, economic development county’s future

With exponential population growth in Pinal County — especially in Maricopa and San Tan Valley — bringing an influx of new businesses and expanding...
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