50 years after US withdrawal, Vietnam veterans honored
At the start of the flag-raising ceremony, the only sound that broke the silence was the rhythmic clicking of the flag winching up the...
COMMENTARY: Remembering dark chapter in U.S. history 50 years later
COMMENTARY
A half-century ago today, the final U.S. troops left Vietnam.
Fifty years. How can it be that long?
Bombs dropping, bodies mangled, South Vietnamese citizens tearfully...
Marijuana licensing updates approved by P&Z
Following minor clashes, the Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission on a 5-1 vote Tuesday forwarded to City Council updates of city zoning code and...
Crash caused by medical episode snarls morning traffic on SR 347
A collision just south of Riggs Road in the southbound lanes of State Route 347 on Tuesday morning snarled traffic and sent one person...
Man arrested at gas station on multiple drug charges
A man is accused of trying to hide drug paraphernalia March 25 after officers ran a records check on the parked vehicle he was...
Hobbs’ veto of city food-tax bill worth millions to Maricopa
Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith applauded Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto of a municipal food-tax bill on Tuesday, saying it keeps budgeting and decision-making powers in...
‘Magical night’ at dance-contest gala raises $175K for Boys, Girls Clubs
The color and excitement, to say nothing of the money raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, had organizers beaming and...
Proposed law tweaks could ease way for recreational pot dispensaries
Maricopa’s Planning and Zoning Commission will review proposed ordinance changes regarding marijuana dispensaries during its Tuesday, March 28, evening meeting.
The session, at Maricopa City...
Woman runs over herself with her car
A woman driving through Senita ran over her own leg on Sunday night after failing to put in her car in park when she...
Temporary MET closure today
The Maricopa Express Transit fixed route bus will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, for driver training.
The bus will...
Late-night 4-vehicle collision Sunday on SR 347 still under investigation
Updated at 10:49 a.m., March 28, 2023
Arizona Department of Public Safety is continuing its investigation into a multi-vehicle collision on State Route 347 Sunday...
4 Sequoia Pathway seniors sign to play at the next level
Four Sequoia Pathway athletes signed national letters of intent to further their athletic and academic careers in college during a ceremony at the school...
Talk-O Tuesdays to address dangers of teen drug abuse during its April series
Marijuana, vape and alcohol -- the three most-used substances by Maricopa teens -- can be particularly detrimental to brain development when consumed before age...
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Glenn Jones Auto Sales to close at month’s end
This story is republished from InMaricopa March 2014 as a look back in history.
Glenn Jones Auto Sales will close its Maricopa location at 20215...
American Legion offers scholarships for 75th Arizona Boys State
High school juniors are eligible to apply for scholarships to attend the 75th American Legion Arizona Boys State program for firsthand experience in government.
Maricopa’s...
Spring concert to feature classical music plus danceable swing tunes
Maricopa Music Circle and Maricopa Chorus are teaming up this spring to bring a lovely mix of classical delights and toe-tapping melodies.
The hour-long musicale...
City leader, schools chief signed up for dancing-competition fundraiser
Do you live in mortal fear of the dance floor, believing you have “two left feet”?
Would it make you feel any better to know...
Red-hot Maricopa High softball and baseball teams firmly in playoff chase
Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps --...
Poll: Maricopans love the spring weather
Spring has sprung, and our readers appear to be fond of the weather.
The season officially began on March 20, and signs of spring's arrival...
Food inspector rates 12 excellent, 4 satisfactory
According to Pinal County Environmental Services, the below listed inspections were done from March 3 to March 23.
Excellent rating
Aliberto’s Mexican Food (inspected March 3)
Central...
Road closures to affect freeway traffic this weekend
Drivers should prepare for a slew of delays this weekend along several major freeways. The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Valley travelers to plan...
Physical-education teacher hoping to create free youth-counseling hotline
His students love going to gym class, but not for the sit-ups and field games.
Kylon Page, a physical education teacher at Pima Butte...
Vietnam vets to be honored at ceremony
Maricopa’s American Legion Post will host a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Vietnam veterans on March 29 at the Maricopa Community Center.
The ceremony, on...
Asian bistro and sushi bar coming to Maricopa
WZ Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar soon will be coming to the city, according to a social-media post Friday by Maricopa’s Development Services Department.
The pan-Asian...
Woman arrested on drug, weapons charges after traffic stop
A woman was arrested March 20 after a traffic stop led to discovery of illegal drugs and firearms.
At about 12:15 a.m., Maricopa Police stopped...
Former MPD chief to run for sheriff
Maricopa’s first top cop now wants to be the county’s top cop.
Patrick Melvin, a Cobblestone resident, says he will run as a Democrat in...
Honeycutt/Porter intersection remains closed for repair work
A partial road closure at Honeycutt and Porter roads continued Thursday morning while Global Water Resources had a crew working on repairs in the...
Body-camera footage shows large amount of drugs found in traffic stop
Maricopa Police Department has released body-camera footage of a traffic stop in which drugs were packaged for sale, including 1.1 pounds of M30 pills,...
New Maricopa clinic offers counseling, psychiatric services
Maricopa residents living with a mental-health condition now have a closer, faster option for care.
American Medical Associates expanded its mental-health services in Maricopa on...
Free self-defense class offered to Maricopa women, girls
For Lee Feiles, attitude, confidence and awareness are the key ingredients to staying safe when out and about.
Oh, and knowing exactly how and where...