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Supervisor, mayor battle ‘misinformation’ on Prop 416

Pinal County Supervisor Anthony Smith and Maricopa Mayor Christian Price urged local business owners to “solve the problem of misinformation out there” regarding transportation...

Video: In-depth view of Copa Central Command’s mission

As the United States, Caribbean Islands and Latin America all struggle to mend wounds inflicted by a recent rash of hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires,...

Forecast shows clear skies, mid-90s this weekend

Fall weather will likely avoid Maricopa this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Despite a chance for moderate 15-20 mph winds moving in...

Maricopan named Phoenix Fashion Week Designer of the Year

  Clothing designer Loren Aragon of Rancho El Dorado is the first Native American to be named Couture Designer of the Year at Phoenix Fashion...

Stagecoach Days Carnival pops up at Copper Sky

A surprise carnival seemingly sprouted in Maricopa overnight. The carnival opens Thursday at 6 p.m. at Copper Sky’s south parking lot. Valley-based carnival company Frazier...

Youth-led group plans glow-stick party for DV awareness

The Maricopa Police Department rolled out a youth-led intervention group on Oct. 3 at City Hall. Mary Witkofski, Community Programs Manager with the police department,...

City pays $192,000 for irrigation water in ongoing Gila River agreement

Maricopa City Council voted Oct. 3 to approve payment of a third-installment for irrigation water at Copper Sky. The $191,750 credit will supply the city’s...

Prepping for Mud Run changed Pete Masiel’s life

Pete Masiel is a “no-excuses” guy. He’s 58 years old with rods in his back. He’s an ultra-cyclist, known to peddle 100 miles a day....

Maricopa Mud Run to bring out superhero in everyone

It’s that time of the year again, when Maricopans get dressed up, act goofy and mingle with the community. No, not Halloween. It’s the...

Santa Cruz Elementary to host F.O.R. food bank

An elementary school will offer temporary operating space for a local food bank. Last week the F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank moved into a space inside...

Windy sunny skies in the forecast for Maricopa this week

After a windy start, the week should be mostly sunny and clear for Maricopa, according to the National Weather service. While high-temperatures hang in...

Maricopa schools get grim new letter grades

The majority of local schools have received lowered A-F letter grades since the scores were last released by the state in 2014.The district will...

On the Ballot: Voters being asked to open wallets for regional transportation

Pinal County residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to approve a sales tax funding infrastructure improvements across the county. For Maricopa, it...

City launches 2017 Copa Bingo in shop-local bid

In attempt to boost economic growth in Maricopa, the city’s Economic Development team is again initiating its city-wide Bingo game to encourage Maricopa residents...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

Community meetings, a fund-raising 5K and a spooky musical are part of this week's events. Below, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" invites to you...

Plans for Maricopa hospital on ice

It has been five years since plans of a hospital coming to Maricopa were announced. In 2012, Dignity Health purchased nearly 19 acres on the...

Another administrative switch announced at MUSD

As students let out of school for the start of fall break Friday, the Maricopa Unified School District announced yet another administrative change at...

State of the City: Mayor calls for patience in economic development (GALLERY)

Maricopa Mayor Christian Price delivered a speech Wednesday night urging residents to “be a little more patient” with the city’s efforts to improve and...

Bloody musical ‘Sweeney Todd’ takes stage

A murderous musical is coming to Maricopa this month. The Maricopa Community Theatre will perform its production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet...

MWMS teacher takes Blended Learning students on journey outside the textbook

He’s a celebrated teacher in a non-traditional, middle-school classroom with a name as unique as the program he teaches. Joseph Szoltysik teaches language arts and...

MPD hopes to ‘GAIN’ safer neighborhoods with annual event

Maricopa Police Department is hoping to take advantage of fall weather to get residents more involved in the community and, by doing so, making...

Council approves permit for wood grinding near Apex

The Maricopa City Council approved another conditional use permit (CUP) Tuesday, this time for a wood-grinding company that happens to sit next door to...

Community invited to help clean up after house fire

The owner of a home that caught fire last week is asking for help from the community. Grace Agnes said volunteers willing to clean debris...

Clear, sunny skies for Maricopa this weekend

Looks like clear and sunny skies for Maricopa this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Though winds will pick up some on Sunday...

City to loosen restrictions on home businesses in Heritage District

City officials revealed a plan at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that could allow homes in the Heritage District to more freely be used as...

Mexican consulate talks with City Council on trade, immigration

Representatives from the Mexican consulate appeared before the Maricopa City Council Tuesday, presenting information about the consulate and their role in the state and...

City takes over MCE lease despite incubator’s unknown future

  The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday to sign a lease on behalf of a local small-business incubator, extending its ability to function despite uncertainty...

After house fire, MFMD offers safety tips

The average response time for a Maricopa fire truck is 4-6 minutes. Maricopa Fire/Medical Department held a fire safety presentation Monday at a home in...

Court preps for ‘pre-trial’ against woman accused of killing 3-year-old

The woman accused of causing the 2015 death of a 3-year-old girl was back in Superior Court Monday afternoon. Shawn Main, 46, appeared in front...

Temperatures likely to reach into triple digits this week

After a cool start to autumn, daily highs could reach into the triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. With clear, calm and...
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