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Friday, April 19, 2024

Cool days, cold nights in Maricopa forecast

Another cloudy week is likely to keep the temperature cool and bring in a chance of rain on and off until the weekend, according...

Maricopa Santa to set up shop this week

If You Go What: Maricopa Santa When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, Friday-Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 6-8 p.m. Where: 44267 W. Cypress Lane How much: Free (please bring an unwrapped...

Maricopa’s only known World War II veteran dies at 95

UPDATE: Gene Wyant will be honored and remembered with a "Celebration of Life" ceremony at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Maricopa Veteran's...

City to create Mike Riggs Community Service Award

Mayor Nancy Smith announced during her State of the City address Wednesday the city will create the Mike Riggs Community Service Award in honor...

Ministry raising funds for next year’s BHM scholarships

A Maricopa ministry has begun a year-long kickoff of an effort to reward leadership among African-American students. During Black History Month in February, the Flock...

Poets selected for All-Arizona Slam in Maricopa

IF YOU GO • All-Arizona Poetry Slam • Jan. 25, at (5:30 Art on the Spot) 6:30-9:30 p.m. • Honeycutt Coffee, 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 109 •...

Bowlin Road to close for construction work

The city is advising drivers to plan for alternate routes around Bowlin Road beginning Dec. 19. Bowlin will be closed to reconstruct the roadway and...

Historical Society plays a round (GALLERY)

Maricopa Historical Society hosted its annual golf tournament at The Duke on Saturday morning, drawing players for 18 holes and golfers and non-golfers for...

Q&A with Tracey Lopeman: Superintendent reviews growth, change, surprises of first year

  How would you describe your first full year at MUSD? I’ve been able to meet so many great kids and great families along the way...

Boat traffic in Maricopa?

If you were stuck in traffic on John Wayne Parkway this morning, here is the reason. A boat being transported through town needed the...

Congressman’s reps to visit Maricopa

Representatives from Rep. Tom O'Halleran's office will hold office hours for constituents at City Hall Monday. O'Halleran represents Maricopa and Congressional District 1 in...

Maricopa Minute (VIDEO)

Catch up on this week's news and what's ahead. https://youtu.be/xnipIE-7D4g

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...

Littlejohn crowned Miss City of Maricopa (gallery)

Maricopa’s Aundria Littlejohn had a good day Saturday. First the Arizona State University student saw her Sun Devils defeat the University of Arizona. Then she...
Harriet Phelps

Be Awesome: Ways for families to stay connected, stay thankful

By Harriet Phelps, PsyD It is time to be thankful.  We all may be missing something from the impact of the COVID virus.  Its effects...

Maricopa pays Memorial Day tribute (GALLERY)

Maricopa veterans and the police department combined efforts Monday morning to mark Memorial Day and pay tribute to military personnel and police officers who...

Cultural celebration at Black History Month kickoff (GALLERY)

Black History Month opened in Maricopa with a kickoff ceremony in the middle of a meeting of the city council Tuesday. After a rousing...

First winners announced in new Best InMaricopa contest series

Best InMaricopa is a series of community contests to find the best of everything in town. Our first contests were for Best Appetizer, Best Pet...

DSPA’s Gentilella ‘inspires’ autistic to dance

By Katie Mayer When Glennwilde Groves resident Ceylan Gentilella was in college, she moved from dance to recreation therapy. It was a choice that would...
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey coronavirus update

State urges retailers to test workers for coronavirus symptoms before their shifts

The state is urging retail stores to test their employees for coronavirus symptoms before the shift as non-essential retail stores get ready to resume...

Maricopa group touts empowering women

Over 40 Pinal County women gathered in Maricopa Saturday to discuss the formation of a women’s organization in the city. Members of the Zonta Club...

MUSD lifts lockdown at all schools

Maricopa Unified School District sent out this message to parents and guardians at around 11:30 a.m.: A few minutes ago we were notified by the...
Santa Cruz Elementary School

City to get 7th elementary school; likely opening would be 2026-27

Growth in the city has created the need for a seventh elementary school, according to Maricopa Unified School District officials. There are 3,880 students enrolled...

Youth Council closes busy term with care packages

By Raquel Hendrickson If judged on good deeds, it was a fruitful session for the Maricopa Youth Council. The council wound down its term this week...

Maricopa Wellness Center medical director answers common questions

Maricopa Wellness Center’s Medical Director, Kristina Donnay FNP-C, gets many emails asking aesthetic and wellness questions. We have decided to answer some of the...

Eastbound I-10 closed again this weekend

Paving on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 will close an East Valley section of the freeway again this weekend, and Arizona Department of...

MHS sophomore tackles football, cross country simultaneously

By the time he graduates, sophomore Jesse Gaines may go down as one of the greatest athletes in Maricopa High School’s history. Cross country and...

Proposal would bring office space to city

A pre-application narrative and site plan show a developer ready to bring nearly 30,000 square feet of much-needed office space to Maricopa south of...

Sheriff candidates take digs at Babeu in Maricopa debate; Volkmer slams absent Voyles

By Ethan McSweeney Candidates for Pinal County Sheriff and Pinal County Attorney took part in a debate at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center on Saturday morning to...

MHS to host technology recycling Saturday

It’s a great time to get rid of your old devices. The information technologies program at Maricopa High School is hosting its annual technology...
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