UPDATE: DPS investigating fatal rollover on SR 347
A 53-year-old man from Goodyear was killed in a single-vehicle rollover on State Route 347 overnight.
According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, the 2003...
Johnson convicted of murder; Russo family ‘blessed’ with verdict
It’s been more than two years since a Maricopa family’s frantic search for 24-year-old Angela Russo ended in tragedy.
On Wednesday, a jury convicted her...
Simmons believed radiation exposure at Idaho laboratory was inevitable
EDITOR’S NOTE: Brian Simmons was shot and killed in August by Maricopa Police during a noise complaint that escalated into a shootout. Simmons, who...
P&Z approves preliminary plat for Maricopa 40 homes
The city Planning & Zoning Commission Monday approved a preliminary plat for 184 single-family homes in southeast Maricopa.
The Maricopa 40 development is proposed for...
Pinal supervisors near appointment of Bret Roberts’ successor
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors interviewed three candidates Wednesday to replace Rep. Bret Roberts in the state legislature.
Roberts represented Legislative District 11, which...
Gusse intends to appeal election results
Councilwoman Julia Gusse has announced her intention to contest the results of this month’s Primary Election in Maricopa.
Gusse emailed Pinal County about her appeal....
Early census figures lower than hoped in Maricopa
Preliminary results from the special census conducted by the city of Maricopa showed lower numbers than some city officials were hoping to see.
Maricopa paid...
Wizard of Ahs: CS CPA Group leader unknots clients’ tax, accounting woes
Sunstreet Lending owner Richard Furman isn’t a rookie in the business world, yet he had an accountant who had him perplexed and frustrated as...
Art therapist: Meet 15-year-old Lexie of Art for the Heart
For the second year, students at Maricopa High School are hosting Art for the Heart, Maricopa’s community art festival selling creations to benefit the...
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...
Maricopans gather to hear Edison Pointe business name-dropping
In arguably the most well-attended Maricopa Advocate Program event yet, representatives of the Edison Pointe development and Apex Motor Club gave details about their...
Hot, humid, possibly wet weekend ahead for Maricopa
Continued warm temperatures and high humidity are expected this weekend as the monsoon pattern continues through Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service.
Today is...
Maricopa monument unveiled; a vision realized
Members of the Maricopa Youth Council and the Youth Mock City Council were on hand Wednesday afternoon at the City of Maricopa’s Public Works...
MPD explains power, control of domestic violence (VIDEO)
Maricopa Police Department offered tips for identifying potential domestic violence situations, shared resources to help victims and explained the difficult process of removing a...
‘Operation Sidewinder’ nets ton of marijuana
The Arizona Department of Public Safety Border Strike Force Bureau conducted a four-day operation Feb. 4-7 that resulted in 12 traffic stops, 40 arrests...
Poll: Parents split on tackle football after Monday night incident
Seldom does a routine first-quarter play in a Monday Night Football game hold the nation spellbound the way the cardiac-arrest incident involving Buffalo Bills...
Studio Crawl to return next month
Maricopa Arts Council’s November Studio Crawl gives art lovers the chance to meet 16 local artists in their own creative settings.
The family-friendly event runs...
Weekend forecast ‘cooler’ with chance of rain
Maricopa's weekend weather is expected to become a little cooler than recent weeks and even drop below the normal high of 105, according to...
Pursuit on 347 leads to 451 pounds of marijuana
An apparently speeding vehicle led a Pinal County Sheriff’s deputy on a chase on State Route 347 Tuesday afternoon. In the end, the driver...
MHS baseball preview: Rams start season with Huffman tourney
The Maricopa High School Varsity Baseball team will swing into their season today with the Pinon-Huffman inter-city tournament in Maricopa and Casa Grande. Roster
2...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
A mix of fun and educational events are in store this week in Maricopa. Below, Mayor Christian Price invites the community to attend or...
InMaricopa’s most-read stories of 2016
2 dead in Alterra standoff
Two men were shot to death March 19 in an Alterra neighborhood when a murder turned into a...
Rock of cages: Study shows gabions just decorative
Is it time to #FreeTheRocks?
It’s a common phrase we at InMaricopa hear about gabions — the decorative rock cages installed along medians at John...
Community art festival coming to Copper Sky
The inaugural Art for the Heart Festival is set for May 4 on the Great Lawn at Copper Sky.If You Go
What: Art for the...
MHS swimmer nabs silver medal at state
Maricopa High School junior Nolan Ford dramatically exceeded his state ranking Friday to take second place at the Division 1 Swimming Championships.
Competing in the...
Titleholders to host first all-boys ‘Mr. MHS’ pageant
By Joycelyn Cabrera
Pageant queens Lindsay Hubbard (Miss Pinal County) and Mackenzie Ford (Miss City of Maricopa Outstanding Teen) will host Maricopa High School’s first...
MPD investigates Acacia Crossings shooting
Maricopa Police Department is investigating a reported shooting early this morning.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. near Rio Drive and...
Freeway closures on hold; some ramp work ongoing
With thousands of visitors descending on the Valley for next weekend’s Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open, Arizona Department of Transportation has put a...
Watch for flash flooding overnight
Maricopa is under a flash-flood watch today until 2 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this...
Mayor: Chili’s coming to Maricopa
It’s finally happening. Chili’s Grill & Bar is coming to Maricopa.
According to a Facebook post from Mayor Christian Price and other sources, the casual...