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Catch up on this weeks news and what's ahead. https://youtu.be/ETXr4undRRM  

Sherman Bell ‘never gonna quit’ music

Sherman Bell’s love of music began when he was a child in San Francisco during the 1950s, and it continues to grow to this...
Bret Roberts state representative

Roberts resigns House seat

Rep. Bret Roberts, R-Maricopa, is resigning his seat in the Arizona Legislature effective Sept. 30. “My family is going to be relocating out of state......

Mother of 3 voted ‘Best Mom in Maricopa’

Out of a remarkable array of Maricopa mothers, Nicole Perkins was chosen Best Mom in Maricopa for 2020 in the annual contest hosted by...

A year later: Overpass ‘opens up the city,’ allows a sigh of relief

By Bob McGovern and Kyle Norby For years, the train tracks passing through town were the go-to excuse for many Maricopa students looking to delay...

Maricopa man charged with 3rd aggravated DUI

Rolling into an intersection has sent a local man rolling off to jail. Hever I. Merino Garcia came to the intersection of State Routes 238...

Stonegate development gets another look

A development that mixes houses, shops and possibly apartments moved another step forward this week. Owners of Maricopa Stonegate received approval for proposed modifications to...

Pinal 40 raises funds for kids, hosts AZ Cardinals GM (VIDEO)

Pinal 40, a philanthropic fraternity, hosted its welcome dinner for the annual Arizona Agricultural Experience at Elements Event Center at Ak-Chin Circle in Maricopa...

PGA golfer Notah Begay III to host clinics at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes

Notah Begay III, current NBC Sports and Golf Channel commentator and a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, will host two, free one-hour golf...

Life with the cotton, the cattle and The Duke (VIDEO)

Alice Kulbeth Johnson-McKinney first traveled from Arkansas to Arizona in 1955 at age 15. “My dad had a heart condition, and the doctor said, ‘If...

Train car wrapped against the elements

With its windows removed for a special project, the vintage Silver Horizons railcar from the California Zephyr was left vulnerable to upcoming winds, dust...

Senior Info/Expo draws hundreds (VIDEO)

More than 200 people pre-registered for the second Senior Info/Expo, which was Saturday at Maricopa City Hall. Even more turned up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQaNdJBJEC4 The Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory...

Remembering Amy Cole, Maricopa nurse and volunteer

A Celebration of Life for Amy Cole is scheduled at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church on Wednesday. Rosary/Scripture is from 5:30 to 6:30...

MHS homecoming a victory despite 55-0 loss

Maricopa High School hosted Casa Grande Union High School for its homecoming game Friday. The Rams (2-1) were dominated by the Cougars (3-0) on...

Local artists explain Navajo weaving, creative processes (VIDEO)

The latest series of "Inside the Creative Mind" began Saturday with presentations by Navajo weaver Tiffany Yazzie and art instructor Kristal Melody Hoeh. The...

Readers poll: Coming of high-density housing creates dilemma for leaders

The train has left the station on explosive growth in Maricopa. Like it or not, it is coming at the city fast and will...

Impromptu food pantry at InMaricopa

We all struggle at times, and none of us are immune to the economic catastrophe our country is experiencing. Some may be impacted less,...

Paving starts on MCG Hwy. expansion (VIDEO)

A road-widening project that started Jan. 6 has an end in sight. A stretch of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway between Porter Road and White and Parker...
Oasis Bullet holes

New apartment renters rattled by gunfire

Apartments at the recently opened Oasis at the Wells were the target of gunfire early this morning, with approximately 16 shots fired at the...
MPD Chief James Hughes

Police chief resigns

Maricopa Police Chief James Hughes has resigned. The 36-year law-enforcement veteran’s final day with the department will be Sept. 15, according to a statement...

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...

Caesars Entertainment and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino host National Day of Hiring event

Caesars Entertainment, an incredible array of iconic brands including Harrah’s, is hosting a National Day of Hiring event on Thursday, February 24. The nationwide...

Commercial project proposed near Honeycutt and Porter roads

Alpine Development Partners LLC is proposing a commercial development to be known as Maricopa Commercial Center on a site east of Porter Road and...

City’s Public Services Director Mike Riggs passes away

Updated at 3:35 p.m. on Oct. 7 Mike Riggs, Maricopa’s public services director, passed away early Friday morning. Riggs, 55, a fourth-generation Arizonan, was known in...

Police: Man allegedly points gun at family driving on 347

On January 12, A man was arrested and charged with allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on State Route 347. According to eyewitness statements,...

Nando’s opening date pushed back

The wait for a sit-down Mexican restaurant in Maricopa will extend a bit longer. Tim Shaughnessy, co-owner of Southeast Valley mainstay Nando’s Mexican Café, said...
Central Arizona College Maricopa

Central Arizona College earns 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation

Central Arizona College has earned the 2022-2023 Bronze Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data...

‘It is a blessing to be of service’: Woman driven to make city better

For Rachel Leffall, her years of community service began with her mother. “My mom, she was always helping,” Leffall said. “She would be my inspiration...

Construction starts on Bowlin crossing

The City of Maricopa has started construction of a crossing over the Santa Cruz Wash  on Bowlin Road next to Rancho Mirage Estates. Using money...

Update: SR 347 roadwork to cause full closure

Upcoming roadwork on State Route 347 this weekend will cause closure of a section of the road and an interstate ramp. As previously reported, Arizona...
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