Haunted house scared up food for F.O.R. Maricopa

Maricopa resident Matthew Eisele created a haunted house out of his Acacia Crossings home for Halloween. It wasn’t just for fun. It also benefited F.O.R....

State’s 1st flu fatality of season is Pinal County child

A child has died of influenza in Pinal County, the first death in Arizona this flu season, according to Pinal County Public Health Services...

Car show draws crowds to airport (GALLERY)

Millar Airport, a private landing strip in Maricopa, again drew car lovers, plane lovers and pancake lovers alike to the annual Spring Break Extravaganza...

Spanish-speaking church to open Sunday

Pastor Jake Romero has returned from almost four years in his native Colombia and is now establishing a Spanish-speaking nondenominational church in Maricopa. Iglesia Tierra...

I-11 public comment period begins

With six public meetings scheduled in June and an opportunity for the public to contribute in other ways, Arizonans can help shape the next...

Safety tips for securing Christmas trees for transport

The pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree is as much a part of the holiday season as eggnog and presents. Getting that tree...

Against Abuse gala to be all ‘Boots and Bling’ (VIDEO)

What is perennially Maricopa’s most fancy-schmancy party is toning down a little this year, but that won’t change its purpose. The 12th annual Against Abuse...

Exceptional Students teacher goes extra mile in time, money, supplies

On the campus of Maricopa Wells Middle School, Walker Kyle is referred to as Dr. Kyle. But his relationship with his students isn’t quite as...

Q&A with Tracey Lopeman: Superintendent reviews growth, change, surprises of first year

  How would you describe your first full year at MUSD? I’ve been able to meet so many great kids and great families along the way...

Waypoint’s long search for new pastor has happy ending

By Chris Swords Betts Waypoint Church received its new pastor, the Rev. Matthew Aviles of Missouri, with a warm welcome this summer. With his tattoo-adorned arms,...

Golfing family starts green, finds winning strokes

  When Jonathan Lesperance decided he was going to learn to play golf, he also decided it was going to be a family education. “He taught...

Volkswagen, charity to team up for meal-packing event

Volkswagen's Maricopa location will be among six sites where employees will team up with volunteers from Generosity Feeds to create 35,000 meals for schoolchildren...

Free diabetes class on healthy eating

The Pinal County Public Health District will sponsor a free diabetes class on Thursday at the Maricopa Public Health Clinic. The topic this May:...

MHS football helps Advocacy Center (VIDEO)

The Maricopa High School football team delivered items collected during a May 18 Soap Scrimmage to the Maricopa Family Advocacy Center on Thursday. Several...

African American music fills stacks at Maricopa Library (VIDEO)

From antebellum work songs to modern hip hop, the structure and rhythm of music created by African Americans has influenced the culture at large,...

Thunderbird water district passes ‘balanced budget’ with help of $5 surcharge

An area water utility board passed a 2017-18 budget after struggling for weeks to find a way to account for costs associated with recent...

Box Canyon Shooting Range to open by March

With the beginning of the new year, Maricopa residents can start looking forward to the opening of a new shooting venue at Box Canyon. According...

2 celebrations planned for MLK Day

The fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations are set for Jan. 19 and 21. “This year it has turned into two actual events,”...

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,...

Moderate spring weather forecast for Maricopa

Heavy winds will likely turn into light breezes and moderate temperatures as skies stay whisked with light clouds and the thermometer reaches into the...

$1,900 water bill ‘a shocker’ for Maricopa couple

Water bills in Maricopa can cause powerful reactions, but the August bill for a Senita couple actually brought on an asthma attack. Walter Mrozowski and...

Copa Shorts Film Fest in the can (VIDEO)

Copa Shorts Film Fest finished its two-day run Sunday with awards for category winner and the overall prize-winner after the celebration of short films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7VgB6pcq88&feature=youtu.be Winning...

Tortosa plans annual egg hunt

Mad as a March hare? The truly extravagant Tortosa Easter Eggstravaganza is March 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.IF YOU GO What: Tortosa Easter...
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Maricopa, Pinal County to receive millions in CARES Act funds

After cities and counties protested, with Pinal County going so far as to start a lawsuit, Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday announced distribution of...

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to benefit food banks

IF YOU GO What: 12th annual Maricopa Turkey Trot When: Nov. 28, 8 a.m. Where: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. How much:...

Maricopa transit gets new name, added service

Maricopa’s 12-year-old public transit system is going through another transformation. Mayor Christian Price unveiled the newest incarnation Wednesday. What was the COMET will now be...

Schurz, MEDA board say Price is right

The Maricopa Economic Development Alliance’s board of directors hired Maricopa Mayor Christian Price as its new president and CEO beginning July 1. Board chairman John...

Construction notes: Drilling begins for overpass (GALLERY)

Construction crews are drilling around 30 shafts 40-70 feet deep, filling them with tied rebar and concrete to form the foundations to support the...

Artist showcase opens tonight at Bead & Berry

Maricopans will have two locations to view new art by local artists in March. Tonight is the formal opening of the next Spotlight Showcase at...

Weekend forecast includes rain, pollution

A weekend of temperatures in the low 100s and some chances of rain are in Maricopa's forecast, according to the National Weather Service. Today, there...
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