Maricopa girl named PHR National Finalist
A 12-year-old Maricopa girl is heading for Cleveland next week to compete during MLB All-Star Week. In the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition, Danica...
Hotter-than-normal weekend ahead for Maricopa
High pressure will keep high temperatures a few degrees above normal through Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Today is sunny with a high...
MUSD wants bond, but for how much?
With governing board members divided on the issue, Maricopa Unified School District is taking a tortuous route toward a bond election this fall.Estimated costs...
Military: Schmid completes Drill Sergeant Academy
Maricopa has a new drill sergeant. Staff Sgt. Bryan Schmid graduated U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy in Fort Jackson, Hopkins, South Carolina, Wednesday. He is...
Chief talks senior safety at Lunch & Learn (VIDEO)
Senior Lunch & Learn hosted the Maricopa Police Department, specifically Chief Steve Stahl, to talk about senior safety June 21 at Copper Sky. Stahl...
Forecast heats up again for final week of June
Days will get progressively hotter in Maricopa during the week, according to the National Weather Service, heading into a simmering weekend. Today is sunny with...
Westbound I-10 closed between SR 347 and Loop 202 this weekend
Westbound I-10 to close south of Loop 202 Santan Freeway this weekend Crews replacing overhead signs for new South Mountain Freeway interchange PHOENIX – Westbound Interstate...
Hidden Valley residents start fight against Interstate 11
A new interstate highway planned through Arizona will sweep through Hidden Valley, and residents are irate. The Federal Highway Administration is seeking feedback on the...
Talk to the animals (GALLERY)
"Jungle Jill" McLaughlin brought her collection of live animals to the Maricopa Public Library Thursday for an educational presentation. The event drew dozens of...
Dry conditions trigger fire restrictions on BLM managed lands
Beginning June 21, due to dry and hot conditions, fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management lands within the Phoenix District....
Temps may drop out of triple digits this weekend
Weekend weather in Maricopa will be a little bit cooler and breezier, according to the National Weather Service. Today, the high temperature is expected to...
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Summer to arrive with typical forecast
Temperatures in the low 100s and lots of sun are in this week's forecast for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Today is sunny...
Kids cool off with Dive-In Movie (GALLERY)
For an after-dark cool-down, Copper Sky Aquatic Center hosted the annual Dive-In Movie as part of the Movies under the Stars series of outdoor...
Juneteenth celebrates freedom, community (GALLERY)
Blackstones Entertainment hosted a Juneteenth celebration at Pacana Park June 15, an annual event celebrating the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. The day included...
‘Best Dad’ called a role model for his kids
A resident of Maricopa since 2006, Michael Sabo was named Best Dad in Maricopa through an online poll at InMaricopa. The contest was sponsored...
Veterans, others lend helping hand after tragedy
When Alex Beckley was killed in a single-vehicle crash on State Route 347 on May 31, he left behind a hole in the hearts...
Central Arizona College food pantries now open to assist students
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By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing Central Arizona College recognizes the reality of food insecurity among its student population and the extent...
Orbitel sues HOA for breach of contract
It’s not the first Maricopa subdivision to try to get out of an agreement with Orbitel Communications, but now Desert Passage Community Association is...
Coyote Joe tries to kick-start Maricopa music scene
By Jim Headley“I came to Maricopa to create a music scene, and it’s damn hard here.” Coyote Joe began playing music when he was 7....
Weekend temps to cool down, stay in triple digits
With the excessive heat advisory ending tonight, the weekend outlook for Maricopa still includes triple digits and lot and lots of sun, according to...
Cactus as art: Homeowner brings Sonoran Desert inside
“He'd always had a quickening of the heart when he crossed into Arizona and beheld the cactus country. This was as the desert should...
Maricopa’s Big Plans
The City of Maricopa included more than 50 potential capital improvement projects in its 2020-24 fiscal planning, some with higher priority than others. City...
Backyard permaculture works in Maricopa
By Trudy Fuller Joe Whittle and his young family have lived in Maricopa four years, bringing with him 12 years of gardening and professional landscaping...
DSPA dance recital ‘At the Movies’ (GALLERY)
The DSPA Gems went to the movies for their 13th annual recital June 8 at the Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center. With performances...
Native Grill plans for re-opening
After being closed for a "small" fire in January, Native Grill & Wings may re-open Friday. Until this afternoon, the restaurant had a sign on...
Governor declares Monsoon Awareness Week (VIDEOS)
Monsoon season is back. While the exact moment of when the first massive wall of dust will rise up from the desert floor isn’t known,...
Navy vet named commander of American Legion post
Bryan Moore, 51, has been named post commander of Maricopa's American Legion post.We still serve our fellow veterans and current service members. It is...
Excessive heat warning issued for this week
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an excessive heat warning, from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Thursday. An excessive heat warning means...
Boyd making film about his gangster-to-crusader life story
No Way Out Films is working on developing a film project about Maricopa's Rob Boyd and his younger days of gang activity starting at...
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