Windy days could bring cooler temperatures this week

After a warm start, temperatures are forecast to begin to drop slightly this week, according to the National Weather Service. Starting off in the...

DPS releases identities of drivers killed in SR 347 crash

The Department of Public Safety said a Maricopa woman was one of two people killed after a deadly three-car-collision on State Route 347 last...

Battle of the Bras turned casino pink (GALLERY)

Male employees at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino put on a show in the annual Battle of the Bras for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Departments again...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

There are many things to do this week in Maricopa, from a farming class to a mud run, and from a daddy-daughter dance to...

Mayor’s crew gets early try at Mud Run (VIDEO)

Saturday morning, after Ak-Chin Indian Community members of all ages tried their hand at it, Mayor Christian Price teamed with Maricopa Police Department Cmdr....

‘Red’ Maricopa Business Barn turns blue (VIDEO)

Changes at the Maricopa Business Barn caused a strong reaction from residents this week after its iconic red hue had suddenly turned blue. Multiple threads...

City considers outsourcing utility equipment

City Council heard a presentation Tuesday from a private company that claims to be able to help lower utility and maintenance costs by leasing...

MAC starts small-acreage education program for wannabe farmers (VIDEO)

So, you want to be a farmer?IF YOU GO What: Small-Acreage Farming Opportunity When: Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. Where: Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road Info: http://cals-mac.arizona.edu/  The...

MHS faces sports realignment next year

Maricopa High School sports could play teams closer to home next year if granted approval in a different 5A region next month.Current conference standings...

Council demotes MCE contract to month-to-month

Maricopa’s local business incubator and its parent company were moved to a month-to-month contract Tuesday, after city council voted to limit the term of...

Light winds, chance of rain bring cooler weekend temps

As cloud cover and light winds bring forth a chance of rain for Maricopa, daily highs could drop this weekend, according to the National...

City approves COMET contract extension

The city has extended its contract with the third-party transit service to continue operating the City of Maricopa Express Transit fleet, better known as...

Parents talk to MUSD about district letter grades

A week after the public learned the results of the state’s new letter grade system and the subsequent A-F labeling of local schools, a...

Update: 2 die in crash on SR 347

The Department of Public Safety confirmed one man died Wednesday after a three-car collision on southbound State Route 347 north of Riggs Road. Emergency crews...

Update: Fatality reported in 347/Riggs crash

An unknown number of people with “severe injuries” were transported by air and ground to Chandler Regional Hospital after an accident on State Route...

Magana, Olivo prepare for trial in murder case

Two teenagers accused of shooting 20-year-old Wyatt Miller to death in the seat of his truck last November appeared again in court Monday morning. Arthur...

Clear skies, little wind mean warm week for Maricopa

Skies are forecast to remain mostly clear this week as temperatures continue to keep fall weather at bay, according to the National Weather Service....

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

There are lots of activities on tap for Maricopa this week, from the library’s used-book sale to a new art exhibit, a Battle of...

Woman, 96, drowns in pool at Senita home

A 96-year-old woman drowned in Maricopa Saturday morning. Maricopa Fire/Medical Department responded to an adult drowning call at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Senita subdivision. MFMD...

‘Sweeney Todd’ on stage (GALLERY)

Maricopa Community Theatre opened its production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" on Wednesday at Leading Edge Academy, in time to...

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...
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