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The overpass project in the middle of Maricopa has a lot of moving parts just for preparation. One of those parts is utility poles...

Alt-country musician Laura Walsh of Maricopa has a release party for her new music May 20 at 4 p.m. in Queen Creek. She sat...

Arizona Department of Transportation will accommodate graduation ceremonies planned for next week by delaying nightly night work on John Wayne Parkway and Maricopa-Casa Grande...

Four gentlemen from the Maricopa chapter of the VFW Post 12043 visited Desert Wind Middle School in Shannon Hull's and Jennifer Szoltysik's classrooms on May...

As announced by the City of Maricopa, the northbound lanes of 347 from Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway to Honeycutt Road will be closed because of...

Skies will remain calm and clear over the weekend as temperatures are likely to start off mild and then increase to a high near 100...

By Michelle Chance Celebrating the few remaining school days left of the year, Maricopa Unified School District recognized outstanding staff during its “Best of the...

Moderate temperatures and mild winds are likely to keep the summer at bay for at least another week, according to the National Weather Service....

Terry Lynn Johnson, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the La Casa Serena, Beehive Assisted Living Facility in Eagar after a 31-year...

Cheryl Ortiz has come through a difficult year and emerged as a strong single mother of three and a mother-figure to hundreds. Now she...

Lanes on Hathaway Avenue between State Route 347 and Wilson Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Tuesday for seal...

Maricopa Unified School District's Native American Education Program hosted an art expo featuring student artwork, San Carlos artist Douglas Miles of Apache Skateboards giving a...

Local and state leaders met at Copper Sky Thursday to discuss African-American affairs in Maricopa, the state and across the country.“As a black person,...

Maricopans made their Ace Hardware the state leader in the company’s April “Round Up for Kids” campaign for Children’s Miracle Network. Ace customers opted to...

By Michelle Chance Boosting pay for district employees remained the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board’s top priority Wednesday night. During an ongoing budget debate between...

A steady breeze is likely to keep temperatures out of the triple digits again this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Steady breezes...

Starting Sunday, May 14, the westbound lane of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway will be closed from Pershing Street to State Route 347. The northbound lanes...

After three public meetings in Southern Arizona last week with more than 400 people in attendance, there is still time to get involved and...

By Misty Newman Getting outdoors is not only great for your health, but also contributes significantly to the local and national economies. Under the Outdoor...

Cool wet weather will likely keep summer away for at least another week, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possible thunderstorm are...

The City of Maricopa is asking local youth if BMX should have a place at the Copper Sky Skate Park. The idea of expanding the...

One of Maricopa’s staple social services presented a heartfelt plea to the city council Tuesday, seeking financial assistance for its forced relocation due to...

After seeing a high on Friday well into the triple digits, things are likely to cool off dramatically, according to the National Weather Service....

  By Andrew H. JonesTIP OF THE MONTH Educational Activities Visit your local library for fun educational activities that will stimulate your child’s development. #OneSmallChange Children are constantly learning...

By Aaron Gilbert Are you interested in losing body fat, improving your strength, feeling better and looking better? How about accomplishing all of this in...

The Ak-Chin Indian Community is taking the Central Arizona Water Conservation District to court after the authority said it would begin denying the tribe...

In the event of an emergency or disaster, when its firefighters and paramedics are in need of support services, the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department turns...

The founders of Maricopa’s The Streets Don’t Love You Back program will be among the honorees at an annual Philadelphia award ceremony. Rob and Lucinda...

RUF Mixed Martial Arts hosted cage fights Friday in the amphitheater in front of UltraStar Multi-tainment Center. The event drew a large fight-night crowd...

While skies remain mostly clear and calm this week, daily high temperatures will likely start off in the low 90s and slowly rise into...