Close call: Maricopa firefighters tackle fire-pit blaze that spreads to house
Maricopa Fire/Medical responded to a fire outside a home in the 42000 block of West Cheyenne Drive shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday after a...
ADOT to narrow I-10 tonight for roadway striping
Roadway striping on Interstate 10 on April 20 could impact some Maricopa drivers travelling overnight.Â
From 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, to 4 a.m....
Woman hits gas instead of brake; her vehicle seriously damaged
A crash this morning near Fast and Friendly Carwash, 20168 N. John Wayne Pkwy., caused major damage to a vehicle but no injuries, according...
City Council considers code amendment for temporary signs
Maricopa City Council on Tuesday discussed possible changes of rules governing temporary signs, including those for open houses, garage sales, flying banners outside commercial...
Roadside memorial policies adopted
Maricopa City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that exempts roadside memorials from city codes for signs.
The resolution’s guidelines, previously discussed in a November...
InMaricopa’s Monica D. Spencer lets her camera do the talking for awards
InMaricopa reporter-photographer Monica D. Spencer has been named winner of two prestigious awards for photography from Phoenix College.
Spencer, who joined InMaricopa in February, took...
Teen mental-health festival coming in May
Teenagers and their families are invited to a mental-health festival at Maricopa’s Pacana Park in early May.
Express Fest, which runs 4-10 p.m. on Saturday,...
Dispute with roommate, collection of firearms lands man in jail
A Maricopa man was jailed after officers, responding to a roommates’ dispute, found a collection of firearms in a home where children could easily...
Villas at the Gin project requests Development Review Permit
An architecture firm has requested a major Development Review Permit for a 195-apartment complex.
Stewart + Reindersma Architecture made the request for Villas at the...
City proposes minor General Plan amendment at McDavid/Green roads
Maricopa seeks a minor General Plan Amendment and rezoning for an area of approximately two acres at the northeastern corner of West McDavid Road...
Exceptional Hospital nursing chief could replace ousted state House member
Julie Willoughby, chief nursing officer at Exceptional Community Hospital-Maricopa, is among three people under consideration to replace ousted Republican Dist. 13 Rep. Liz Harris...
Big-box space proposed for rezoned Maricopa Station
One section of the newly rezoned Maricopa Station is starting to show signs of life—on paper, at least.
Among the spaces, at 140,000 square feet,...
Surf park submits updated, downsized plan
PHX Surf, which has been quiet publicly for months about its plan to build a huge water park in Maricopa, has submitted updated, though...
No injuries in grease fire at Senita home
Fire crews quickly extinguished a grease fire in a Senita home Sunday night, according to Maricopa Fire and Medical. There were no injuries.Â
At about...
Exceptional Community Hospital welcomes 1st baby
Exceptional Community Hospital on Monday announced the birth of the first baby at the facility that opened in December of 2021.Â
The baby girl was...
MHS girls volleyball player earns full-ride scholarship
Haylee Brown, a key player at Maricopa High on the Lady Rams’ volleyball team, has received a full-ride athletic scholarship to attend George Washington...
City to announce plans for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Maricopa City Council is set to proclaim Victims’ Rights Week at its meeting on Tuesday, April 18. Mayor Nancy Smith will make the proclamation,...
Some of these special days will leave you in a daze
Just think about it: the opportunity to celebrate National Maricopa is a Great Place to Live Day.
Don’t laugh. You could make it a reality....
Nurtured by nature: Spending time outdoors rejuvenates, calms us
We have our son visiting from the frigid North and he is currently thawing out.
He loves Arizona, mostly for soaking up sunshine and warmer...
MUSD Board begins discussion on projected budget for next fiscal year
Maricopa Unified School District’s Governing Board this week discussed its projected budget for fiscal year 2023-24 with plans to finalize it in the coming...
‘Unprecedented demand’ means now is the time to renew passports
Maricopa residents planning an international getaway this year should expect longer than usual processing times for passports, according to the U.S. Department of State.
In...
Poll: Burritos and street tacos a food truck favorite
While the choice for cuisine from food trucks is widespread throughout Maricopa, one seems to be a favorite among our readers.Â
The April issue of InMaricopa...
Inaugural senior-citizen prom a hit
In a bright gym adorned with golden balloons and tulle streamers, Maricopa’s senior citizens danced the night away at the city’s inaugural senior prom...
Maricopa Historical Society debuts Black History exhibit Saturday
 The Maricopa Historical Society will debut a presentation featuring prominent Black figures since the city’s establishment in 2003 this Saturday from 10 a.m. to...
Mayor Smith touts AZ511 traffic notifications
While Mayor Nancy Smith hustles to work on a variety of traffic-related issues affecting Maricopa, commuters have at least one option to quickly follow...
Two men arrested after suspected stolen property is found
Two men were arrested April 10 in connection with discovery of about $4,800 in suspected stolen and hidden property. Â
At about 12:45 p.m. Maricopa police...
Police volunteers honored in National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Maricopa’s police volunteer group was recognized during a recent City Council proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
Members of Volunteers in Police Service...
Mayor Smith cites 5 key points in announcing run for new term
Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith, appointed to the position last August to complete the term of Christian Price, confirmed Wednesday she will seek election to...
Harrah’s to host culinary hiring event, offer training program
Are you an aspiring cook or chef looking to gain valuable on-the-job training? Anyone so inclined may attend a culinary hiring fair at Harrah’s...
MUSD Board unanimously OKs campus upgrades to enhance school safety
The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board on Wednesday approved renovation of the main entrances and offices of Maricopa Elementary School and Maricopa Wells...