Walmart reduces hours amid coronavirus
Walmart Executive Vice President Dacona Smith announced Saturday a nationwide adjustment in operating hours beginning Sunday. The change is part of the retail giant's approach...
Cars, planes make spectacle at Millar Airport (GALLERY)
After a wet week, the combination of classic cars and private aircraft again made for a lively, colorful day at Millar Airport for the...
Student filmmakers to debut horror film at MHS (trailer)
IF YOU GO What: Little Tavern in the Woods premiere When: April 3, 6 p.m. Where: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center How much: $5/door; MHS students and...
Rain to make way for 2 sunny days this weekend
Maricopa is under a flash-flood watch through Friday afternoon in the wake of this week’s rain, which continues today, according to the National Weather...
P&Z OKs permits for bungalows, high-end RV storage
Review permits for a rental housing development and an RV storage complex both received the approval of Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday. The...
Maricopa Marines graduate boot camp
Maricopa has two new U.S. Marines back home after graduation and eager to serve their country. Stationed at the Marine Corps Recruitment Depot in...
ED3 looking for new general manager
Electrical District No. 3 is under old management. The departure of Brett Benedict as general manager after a year was announced in January, and...
Salsa Fest changes up locale for 16th year (GALLERY)
Maricopa Salsa Festival had a new setting at Copper Sky Saturday as attendees, vendors and salsa chefs gathered on the soccer fields for food,...
2 cases of COVID-19 reported in Pinal County
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Pinal County Public Health Department confirmed today that two Pinal County residents have been diagnosed...
Seeds of Change Gala jazzed up (GALLERY)
Against Abuse Inc. put on its annual Seeds of Change Gala Feb. 29 at Province Town Hall. The event raises funds for the maintenance...
History photo: Maricopa from the air
The growth of Maricopa was dramatic between 2002 and 2006, when the city was a poster child of the housing boom. The post-recession surge...
Rain may follow warm weekend in Maricopa
After a very warm Friday, Maricopa's weather is expected to cool through the weekend and into next week, which should then bring some showers,...
Despite notices, Maricopa drivers may not need emissions test
If you live in Maricopa and for the first time received notice on your vehicle registration that an emissions test is required, you are...
Powerful Women: Maricopans help pioneer roller derby league
When we think of the competitive sport of roller derby, fast-paced, rough bouts and powerful women often come to mind. While true, many of...
I-10 ramps to Loop 202 closed nightly this week
The primary Interstate 10 ramps to eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) in the Chandler area are scheduled to be closed Tuesday through Thursday nights ...
PCSO arrests 2 after body found near Maricopa
The identity of a man found in the Santa Cruz Wash near Anderson Road south of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway has been announced and two...
Weekend forecast keeps it mild
A mild weekend possibly ending with a little rain lies ahead for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Friday the forecast calls for a...
Faith and growth: Celebrating 25 years at Maricopa church
A lot can happen in 25 years. We grow old, build new relationships, lose old ones. However, one thing that hasn’t changed for the...
Rainy weekend forecast for Maricopa
The weekend in Maricopa is expected to be so rainy, the forecast caused the postponement of a popular farm tour. According to the National...
A pop quiz for Presidents Day
How well do you know U.S. presidents? Test you knowledge with these 16 questions. Answers are at the bottom. 1. The poet Walt Whitman wrote...
Heritage downs Pathway in CAA quarterfinal (GALLERY)
Heritage Academy and Sequoia Pathway went all the way to Phoenix to play each other for the third and final time this year, and...
Seeds of Change Gala to be Roaring ‘20s benefit for abuse victims
IF YOU GO What: Great Gatsby Seeds of Change Gala When: Feb. 29, 6 p.m. Where: Province Town Hall 20942 N. Province Parkway How much: $50 Benefiting: Against Abuse Info: SeedsOfChangeGala.orgAgainst...
Balmy days ahead in weekend forecast
The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny weekend for Maricopa with high temperatures in the low 70s. Today is sunny with a high...
Art therapist: Meet 15-year-old Lexie of Art for the Heart
For the second year, students at Maricopa High School are hosting Art for the Heart, Maricopa’s community art festival selling creations to benefit the...
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,...
Our Lady of Grace’s new pastor sees room for growth
When it comes to the small-town atmosphere that many Maricopa residents love, the Rev. Jay Luczak is no different. Having been a priest for...
Boys & Girls Club coming to Maricopa
A national after-school program plans to open a branch in Maricopa.IF YOU GO What: Boys & Girls Club Information Meeting When: Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Where: Santa...
Roberts asks $35 million for Riggs Road overpass
A state lawmaker from Maricopa is taking a direct route to fund an overpass on State Route 347 across Riggs Road. Rep. Bret Roberts (R-District...
Sunny weekend to precede wet forecast
Maricopa’s weekend weather is expected to warm up a bit before rain and chill return next week, according to the National Weather Service. Today is...
Economic development briefs
Agave’s Restaurant reopened after a four-month renovation, marking the final chapter of the expansion of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino. The interior and menu...
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