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This flooding scene near the Richfield service station on the old Maricopa Road in 1949 was captured by a photographer looking north from atop...

It is impossible to miss all the construction activity in Maricopa. Graders and bulldozers moving earth on vacant land. Road crews improving and widening streets....

By Shaina Shay Water Resources & Conservation Specialist WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Colorado River Basin, like Arizona, is in the midst of a 20-plus-year drought that is stressing...

There is a long list of active and planned residential and commercial projects on Maricopa’s west side. Here are six that look to change...

The Edkey family of K-12 schools is pleased to announce president and CEO Mark Plitzuweit will receive the Excellence in Education Award at the...

There's some good news for Maricopa residents clamoring for more sit-down restaurants. Nando’s Mexican Café, a southeast Valley chain, is looking at Maricopa for its...

Graduates at Sequoia Pathway Academy were encouraged Friday night to consider their own legacy as they stepped into a new phase of their lives. Wearing...

A bright spot at the Maricopa post office has dimmed. The clerk better known as “Buck” stamped his retirement on a 15-year career behind the...

The first-ever class of Heritage Academy Maricopa graduates was recognized for its perseverance at Thursday night’s commencement. The 25 graduates in blue caps and gowns...

Life is about to get easier for Maricopa residents with the grand opening of the new Pinal County Administration Building. Maricopans now can access a...

Maricopa High School crowned a new class of graduates on Wednesday night in Ram Stadium, as the Class of 2021, teachers and administrators, and...

With a huge step toward normalcy, the Class of 2021 at Maricopa High School graduated live and in person Wednesday night on the football...

Some graduates donned a bit of style and creativity with their caps and gowns at Wednesday night's commencement at Maricopa High School. Story: MHS graduates...

If you’re among those who have started dreaming of an easier commute on State Route 347 to the Valley because funding has been appropriated...

Maricopa police used force in 24 incidents last year, just .16% of the 15,025 calls for service, according to the department’s 2020 Annual Report. In...

The upcoming summer break brings a welcome respite from school for the 7,500-or-so students in the Maricopa Unified School District. But it also creates a...

Two guns and cash were taken in a burglary at the A1 Pawn shop over the weekend. The owner of the store at 19395 N....

Gary Hopkins, a 17-year resident of Maricopa, is the owner-operator of Maricopa Renovations. Hometown: Chicago Reside in: Maricopa Maricopan since: 2004 Family: Wife Sandy, four children and three...

By Elliot Sneezy The City of Maricopa Police Association (COMPA) stands with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 78 in support of opposing the closure...

There is good news for those concerned about the fate of nearly 1,000 pecan trees that populated the site of Maricopa’s new high school....

Tenth-grade students and Leading Edge Academy Online were tasked with making a positive impact on their community by identifying a need in their community,...

Patricia Charlyn O’Bryan, beloved sister and friend, stepped into eternity on May 13, 2021. She was 78. Born March 2, 1943, she was a resident...

After a year-long intermission due to the COVID pandemic, Maricopa Community Theatre is back with its production of Stephen Sondheim’s "Into the Woods." The...

The Arizona legislature’s first draft budget proposal includes $35 million for a State Route 347 overpass at Riggs Road but it's not a done...

Maricopa city council Tuesday night unanimously approved the sale of three parcels of land and the lease of another to Mesa-based developers proposing a...

Maricopans looking to have a bit of aquatic fun may soon be able to avoid a drive to a Valley waterpark or lake and...

By Rick Horst In today’s government, especially at the local level, the demand for enhanced services and reduced taxes remains the standard bearer. As city...

Gunfire shattered a quiet Sunday evening in a Maricopa Meadows neighborhood. As many as 15 shots were heard and muzzles flashes seen about 9:30 p.m....

A+ Charter Schools opened their doors as a brand-new school in the 2021-2022 school year. While COVID-19 hindered the school’s ability to offer many...

Correction: A previous version of this story indicated the new eatery was part of the ATL (All the Luv) Wings chain of wing outlets...