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Independence Day weekend threatens to be wet in Maricopa, but predicted storms are expected to clear off by the big day itself. Friday will begin...

With shovels in hand, Chairman Robert Miguel, along with members of the Ak-Chin Indian Community Tribal Council and executive leadership from Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, ...

By Ethan McSweeney Anticipated costs for the State Route 347 overpass drives much of the increases in the city of Maricopa’s $142 million budget for...

From MCE Who is Ro Hovell and why is her face on the walls at Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship? Gary Zamont is a small, unassuming man....

The Arizona Department of Health Services confirms one new case of measles, bringing the total to 20 cases. The new case is associated with...

A rain watch is the theme of this week’s forecast as “monsoon season” tries to get started before Independence Day. Each day is expected...

Copper Sky Aquatics Center participated in the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson" for the second year on Friday morning. Dozens of youngsters were part of...

Maricopa is getting a dusty start to the weekend after an abrupt change in the local forecast. The National Weather Service is predicting a 10-percent...

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa High School’s band director will see a boost in his pay next year that would put him on par with varsity...

Step's Junk Funk performed at Maricopa Public Library as part of the Summer Reading Program, showing how beats and noise could be made from...

By Ethan McSweeney Candidates for Pinal County Sheriff and Pinal County Attorney took part in a debate at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center on Saturday morning to...

A hot and dry week lies ahead for Maricopa, and the forecast again includes an excessive heat warning and an air-quality advisory. According to the...

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is just one of several events for kids this week in Maricopa, which also includes important meeting. For details...

Joshua and Katrina Nichols have been married 15 years. They are raising four children. That includes twins. That includes adopted children. That includes children with...

Ready for another “age-friendly” night of fun? The City of Maricopa Age-Friendly Committee is hosting its fourth Game Night at Copper Sky on Friday, June...

More blistering heat is on the way, and Maricopa will see both a heat warning and an air-quality advisory this weekend. Tonight’s low will be...

Meeting Friday in Holbrook, the State Transportation Board voted to adopt the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2017-2021 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program. On the plan,...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino donated $1,000 to the United Way of Pinal County, $1,000 to Girls on the Run – Maricopa County and Pinal County...

By Craig Nolan This is the second part of a two-part article discussing youth resistance training. The first article discussed the importance of kids engaging in...

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa is moving to remove unpermitted donation bins around the city after the owners of the bins failed to come into compliance...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement fire restrictions beginning June 15, to help reduce the risk of wildfires on public lands north...

This week’s temperatures in Maricopa will grow progressively warmer, and an excessive heat watch will be in place June 17-20. According to the National Weather...

As the weather heats up, so do politics, and a debate for primary candidates is among the main events this week in Maricopa. To...

Pinal County Public Health is partnering with the Arizona Department of Health Services to conduct the Arizona Children's Health Survey to learn more about...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District Office  announced the times and locations for the public scoping meetings to evaluate the potential impacts...

Dust and humidity will mark the beginning of weekend weather in Maricopa. Today there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon,...

Drivers should be prepared for low visibility because of blowing dust today between Phoenix and Tucson as well as in southeastern Arizona, according to...

Ryan Park, project manager of Canyon Building & Design, explains what's happening in the construction of an addition of Leading Edge Academy in Maricopa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFBEI0inMBo

Plans for a proposed county park to the west of Maricopa met strong opposition from some residents and curiosity from others at an open...

Lyle Riggs called it “an amazing team effort” involving judges, clerks, other court staff and elected officials. But because Riggs wears the robe and is...