Gas leak closes Taft Ave. near MHS
A gas leak caused by construction work on Taft Ave. resulted in the closure of the street for about an hour Tuesday afternoon.
Southwest Gas...
Boys & Girls Club coming to Maricopa
A national after-school program plans to open a branch in Maricopa.IF YOU GO
What: Boys & Girls Club Information Meeting
When: Feb. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Santa...
’23 RECAP: Business
In 2023, Maricopa’s retail economy made great strides with several businesses opening and more on the way.
In April, Home Depot confirmed its intention to...
Take precautions during forecast heat warning this week
An excessive heat warning is in place for Maricopa today through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, but there is a chance of...
Darr sentencing delayed to give supporters time to speak
Erin Darr has two weeks to get her supporters in court to speak on her behalf.
The Maricopa resident, already behind bars, was supposed to...
Vehicles washed away in Vekol Wash
Last week’s monsoon flooding proved to be dangerous to some who drove through at least one Maricopa wash.
Aug. 2, a driver and her vehicle...
Glennwilde claims most expensive home sale
The most expensive home sold June 10 through July 9 was a four-bedroom home at 42206 W. Capistrano Drive in Glennwilde. It fetched $660,000...
Update: Suspect reported shot by off-duty border patrol agent
Maricopa Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Tortosa in connection with a manhunt in the subdivision earlier in the day.
Police are reporting...
Maricopa public schools spared major budget cuts by legislative action
Maricopa public schools averted major budget cuts and likely layoffs Wednesday following the Arizona Senate's override of state-imposed spending limits for the remainder of...
City of Maricopa facing challenging transportation issues – Republished from 2005
This story was originally Published on: Dec 28, 2005.
The City of Maricopa is the fastest growing community in Arizona and is in a state of...
Mapping out the development boom in Maricopa
Development is rampant in Maricopa, and there are as many opinions about it as there are rooftops being added to the city. One thing...
Plumber: Never put these things down garbage disposal
By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber
A few common things can cause backed-up drains. Here’s a few tips on stuff that you should NEVER put...
After Friday, temps to stay below 90
Mostly clear but windy skies will move into Maricopa over the weekend, keeping the heat in check as the daily high drops to below...
Rain continues to tease Maricopa this week
There is a slight probability for rain each day this week in Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service.
Today, after a mostly sunny day...
Murder-suicide reported at Maricopa home
Maricopa Police Department is investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide on Windrose Drive in Desert Cedars.
Police were called to the residence around noon...
ADOT: 347 the site of nearly 1,000 crashes last 5 years
According to Arizona Department of Transportation statistics, a total of 967 crashes were reported on State Rout 347 from July 1, 2017 to June...
MPD puts police recruits to the test (gallery)
By Craig Cummins
Dressed in gym shorts and sweats, dozens of hopefuls came to Maricopa High School today to take their first steps toward becoming...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Workshops on happiness, health and filmmaking are all part of activities this week. Below, Maricopa actor Izzy Watts invites the community to the second...
2019’s most-read stories in InMaricopa
What a year it was. Here are some of the most-read stories on InMaricopa.com for 2019.
Update: White and Parker crash reported as fatal
May 10:...
Reader poll results: Maricopa divided on free COVID-19 testing event
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Arizona, The Maricopa Wellness Center and the Arizona Department of Health Services have scheduled a drive-thru testing...
Lifelong Ram reigns over middle school through ‘tough’ transition
Maricopa Wells Middle School Principal Thad Miller has spent his entire professional career at Maricopa Unified School District. And his 20-plus years as an...
City closes dog park amid coronavirus
The dog park at Copper Sky Regional Park had been one of the amenities that remained accessible after the center, pool and playgrounds were...
MUSD celebrates construction progress on 2nd high school
In May, it was a working pecan farm. Today, a high school is sprouting.
The Maricopa Unified School District held a gymnasium preview Friday to...
Voter, city candidate deadlines set for 2016 election
The Maricopa City Council approved deadlines for voter and candidate registration for the 2016 general election.
The primary election will take place on Aug. 30...
Southwest Regional Poetry Slam premieres with tight finish (gallery)
Two poets from Arizona and Utah battled to a tie in the debut of the Southwest Regional Poetry Slam on Saturday night at The...
No injuries reported in late-night McDonald’s fire
Heavy white smoke billowed from the McDonald’s restaurant on John Wayne Parkway late Saturday night as firefighters worked to extinguish a kitchen fire from...
From rags to fishes: Bashas’ seafood bounces back
Note: Alibertos Mexican Food and Central Arizona College received an “excellent” rating from health inspectors Jan. 18. However, Pinal County did not release the...
Mayor Price’s resignation letter to city leaders, citizens
Mayor Christian Price announced April 28 on his Facebook page that he would step down, effective June 30, to take a position as CEO...
MUSD to implement advanced learning program
The Maricopa Unified School District governing board heard a proposal Wednesday to implement an accelerated learning program throughout its elementary school levels.
Known as the...
Hot, humid weather in store for Maricopa this week
A slight chance of rain continues every day this week while temperatures remain in triple digits, according to the National Weather Service.
Today is expected...