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Chill out: Moderate weather forecast this week

It looks like another cool and calm week for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. With zero percent chance of precipitation, highs in...

Russoniello ‘constantly recreating’ ways to help students

  Celebrated educator Bernadette Russoniello left the classroom at the height of her teaching career. She didn’t leave education, however. The consecutive Teacher of the Year awards...

MUSD board votes to continue performance pay

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously Wednesday to continue performance pay for staff who work directly with students. Performance pay increases average...

Parade celebrates, thanks Maricopa veterans (GALLERY)

Maricopa's second Veterans Day Parade drew a crowd along Bowlin and Porter Roads to honor its many military veterans. The hour-long parade included veteran...

Give a little this ‘Giving Tuesday’

Tomorrow, Nov. 29, is a day that millions worldwide call Giving Tuesday, a day meant to encourage global generosity.  Maricopa Community Foundation is participating in...

Chance of showers this weekend

There is a 10 to 20 percent chance of showers this weekend in Maricopa, according to the National Weather System. Otherwise highs will be...
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MUSD sets new start date for in-person instruction

  Maricopa Unified School District will come back to in-person classes Sept. 8. That is the day after Labor Day and two weeks after Gov. Doug...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa

Sights and sounds of Christmas are edging into the activities in Maricopa this week, including the city’s big celebration at Copper Sky. The week...

Youth Football tries raising money through GoFundMe

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa Youth Football is fundraising to pay for fees needed to cover the costs of renting practice facilities, hiring referees and other...

Rain, lower temperatures expected this week

A drop in temperature and a good chance for rain highlights this week’s weather forecast for Maricopa. Today, Labor Day will be sunny and hot,...

MPD, SWAT serve warrants at Heritage residences (video)

Arizona State Troopers helped Maricopa Police Department serve search warrants on two residences off Pershing Street in the Heritage District Wednesday morning. Access streets...

Lions Club lends a hand at women’s shelter

The Maricopa Lions Club accepted the challenge to design and build storage cubicles in the Against Abuse women’s shelter facility. These cubes will be used...

Serious crash closes SR 347 at Riggs

A crash has closed both directions of travel on State Route 347 at Riggs Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Specifics on the...

ComiCon costumer wins business pitch competition

Five local business owners competed in the Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship’s first “Pitch Competition” Saturday at Elements Event Center at Ak-Chin Circle.Judges: Christian Price –...

After election, what happens now on SR 347?

The success of two transportation propositions on Tuesday’s ballot opens “possibilities” for Maricopa, according to Mayor Christian Price, but leadership will be mandatory. Prop 416...

School Safety: What is the district’s plan?

So, how is MUSD getting to the root of the problems? Predicting behavioral problems daily is nearly impossible. MUSD board members and administrators continue reviewing...

Least expensive home sells for $324,900

The least expensive home sold April 10-May 9 was a single story, two-bedroom home at 42441 W. North Star Drive sold on April 26...

Early week ramp closures on Riggs Road

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for nightly ramp closures along westbound Interstate 10 from the Gila River Bridge to Riggs...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

https://youtu.be/EPM2kGDLcD0 Commemorations of Sept. 11 and Homecoming activities mark this week's events in Maricopa. For details on the following events and others, or to add...

Despite flooded golf course, Arroyo Grill re-opens

  Large portions of the golf course are under water, but Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is not completely shut down. Arroyo Grill and the pro shop are...

Families experience farm living at MAC (GALLERY)

Maricopa Agricultural Center hosted its annual Fun Family Farm Day on Saturday. Residents of all ages experienced old skills like pumping water and milking...

Two women hospitalized after stabbing incident

A Maricopa woman reportedly suffered stab wounds and her mother, the suspected assailant, was hospitalized after a possible overdose Saturday. Residents reported a large gathering...

ADOT tweaks SR 347-238 road-work plan, to do it all beginning tonight

The two primary routes into and out of Maricopa will get much-needed attention together this weekend, Arizona Department of Transportation said, a slight tweak...

Maricopans head to MAC for Farm Day (GALLERY)

University of Arizona's Maricopa Agricultural Center had its flora and fauna on display along with labs, games, farm equipment and vendors for its popular...
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Maricopa proved prescient in adopting emergency fund

  When Maricopa City Manager Rick Horst recommended the city council adopt a General Fund Disaster Contingency Reserve last year, it was more from experience...

Lawsuit resolution could provide money for MUSD

A resolution reached between the State of Arizona and many schools could provide additional funding for the Maricopa Unified School District. MUSD has been involved...

Food bank schedules Backpack Giveaway over two weekends

  F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank will host its annual Backpack Giveaway the next two Saturdays, Aug. 15 and 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event...

City Council honors Anderson, Kirkpatrick for overpass funding (video)

The Maricopa City Council took a moment to honor former Mayor Kelly Anderson and U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick for their work in securing the...

MUSD $600,000 grant pays to reseal high school

The Maricopa Unified School District received five grants from the Arizona School Facilities Board totaling $666,400 for maintenance upgrades to Maricopa High School. The majority...

Library kids learn computer coding, thanks to state funds

They’re not code-breakers; they’re code makers. Maricopa Public Library and the Ak-Chin Indian Community Library were among 19 in the state to receive funds for...
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