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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...

City’s 2nd hospital gets P&Z approvals

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved four measures Monday that move the city’s second hospital closer to becoming a reality. The commission approved: A minor...

Tractor Supply moves forward after P&Z approvals

A proposed Tractor Supply store in Maricopa Wells Power Center on Monday received unanimous approval of site, landscape, photometric and elevation plans by the...
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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...
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Poll: Readers share priorities for new Police Chief

Our timing was good. We had a hunch announcement of the new police chief was coming when we created last week’s poll. The city announced...

Council tabs Vitiello vice mayor; 3 councilmembers sworn in

City Council unanimously selected Rich Vitiello as the city’s new vice mayor Tuesday. He will serve in the role for a year. Vitiello replaces...

Tucson restaurant chain signs lease to expand to Maricopa

Tucson smoothie giant eegee’s confirmed it signed a lease for a shop in Maricopa. “We do have a signed agreement to occupy the vacant land...

As snow comes to high country, Maricopans get winter-driving tips

It’s the time of year when Maricopans get the itch to see snow. It’s fun to drive to the high country, do some skiing, sledding...

Maricopa Police Department Prepares for New Station Construction

UPDATE to a story originally posted on 08/22/2022: The Maricopa Police Department posted on Facebook: Pardon our dust as we make way for the new...

Autumn comes to Maricopa

In the desert climes of Arizona, we Maricopans put up with the searing summer heat to get to the beautifully temperate days we now...

New police chief was destined for Arizona

 Maricopa hires Pasadena, Calif., commander In some ways, the hiring of Mark Goodman as Maricopa police chief was destined. Goodman comes to Maricopa from the Pasadena,...

4, including firefighter, taken to hospital in Province swimming-pool chlorine leak; 7 others treated

Four people, including a Maricopa firefighter, were transported to hospitals after a chlorine leak at an indoor swimming pool at Province Community Recreation Center...

Council approves final plat for 536-unit apartment project

The final plat for what will be Maricopa’s largest apartment community was approved unanimously by City Council on Tuesday. The final plat for Home at...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino donates $15,000 to local food bank

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, through its community outreach program H.E.R.O., has donated $15,000 to a local nonprofit organization that provides food and resources to the...

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers set to open end of March

After a series of delays, an opening date has been set for the new Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers restaurant in Maricopa. The upscale burger restaurant...

City to increase fees at Copper Sky, other facilities

Maricopa is increasing fees at Copper Sky, the Library and Cultural Center, and Maricopa Senior Center and Community Center effective Jan. 1. A Copper Sky...

Council set to swear in 3 members, name new vice mayor

Three City Council members will be sworn in for new terms after winning re-election in August, highlighting the agenda during Tuesday evening’s regular meeting. Council...

Feds extend deadline for travel ID to fly, but first Maricopans must drive

Rest easy, travelers. The deadline for getting a federally compliant travel-identification card has been extended by two years, to May 7, 2025. For Maricopans, getting...

Lights may bring cameras and action at annual neighborhood tree lighting

Lights may bring cameras and action tonight when Maricopa Realtor Dayv Morgan of HomeSmart Success flips the switch on his annual Christmas light show...

Highway to Grand Canyon North Rim closed for the winter, to reopen in May

Looking for a white Christmas or just a weekend winter getaway in the Arizona high country? It’s the time of year when many Maricopa residents...

Maricopa Pantry’s recovery from fire aided by OK for state tax-credit funds

The Maricopa Pantry food bank burned to the ground March 28, leaving hundreds of local families without a source for food – or so...

Though the weather outside is frightful, MerryCopa fun seekers pour it on

The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren't at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved...

Annual MerryCopa continues today after Friday tree-lighting kickoff

MerryCopa, which has grown into the largest event of the holiday season in the city, got under way Friday night with the annual tree...

Poll: Readers no longer feeling Black Friday

The Christmas shopping season is in full swing, and many of us already have done much of our shopping. But there also are those...

MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight

The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...

Heart of Racing chooses 2 female shootout winners at APEX Motor Club

After selecting nine racers from more than 100 female applicants to participate in a two-day shootout at the APEX Motor Club in Maricopa, The...

Local veteran seeking 2nd kidney transplant after 1st rejected

A Maricopa military veteran, who spent 23 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking a donor for a kidney transplant. Calvin Jordan needs a...

Maricopa Pantry founder Jim Shoaf named to ‘Who’s Who in America’

Jim Shoaf, who founded Maricopa Pantry Food Bank in 2004, has been named to “Who’s Who in America” for 2023. He will appear on...

Search for new police chief continues

Maricopa’s search for a new chief of police has moved to the next stage as the city has begun vetting applicants, according to city...

Former mayor earns state economic-development designation

Christian Price, president and CEO of Maricopa Economic Development, has earned an AZED Pro designation from The Academy of Arizona, the formal education program...
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