A SNEAK PEEK: Silver Horizon rail car nearing public debut

Completion after years of restoration work on the city’s Silver Horizon rail car is, well, on the horizon.   InMaricopa got a sneak peek on...

County attorney reports significant bump in felony DUIs

The Pinal County Attorney's Office is launching a safe-driving campaign to help curb an uptick in felony DUIs across the county.  The campaign, “Drive Drunk...

1 arrested, 3 still at large in French bulldog burglary

Three of four people suspected of stealing two pure-bred French bulldogs from a Glennwilde home and failing to stop for officers on March 26...

Pros, cons of long-term care insurance debated

Did you know someone turning 65 today has nearly a 70% chance of needing long-term care or support during their remaining years? Last month, I...

BLOWING UP ITS MODEL: Sports bar The Roost morphing into steakhouse

Social media comments around town are filled with a recurring theme when it comes to dining: We want an upscale, sit-down restaurant. The pleas have...

Business activity around town lively, reflected in permitting reports

The following commercial permits were issued by the city Feb. 16-March 15: Tractor Supply, which is building a store at 42000 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway...

3 Lady Rams players sign scholarship letters of intent to play in college

On March 31, friends, family and teammates gathered at Maricopa High for a teary-eyed ceremony as three varsity Lady Rams soccer players signed their national...

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Fishing derby reels in record numbers in 2008

This story was published 15 years ago this week, written by RuthAnn Hogue. Maricopa's annual fishing derby for kids attracted 579 anglers, hosts and representatives...

Chow down on this month’s bill of fare in our latest edition of InMaricopa

I don’t know about you, but among the things in life I do really well is eat. Evidently, we have a community full of people...

I need your help on Arizona’s HB2543 prioritizing rural transportation projects

As an Executive Board member of the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC), I want to discuss the progress of House Bill 2543, which is...

‘She always had a positive attitude’: Girl killed in SR 347 crash recalled

A young girl who died Wednesday after a multi-car crash Sunday on State Route 347 is lovingly remembered as a goofball, and as a...

P&Z recommends ‘cleaning up’ patchwork zoning to facilitate proposed Maricopa Station

The Planning and Zoning Commission on March 28 recommended rezoning changes to several properties within the proposed Maricopa Station development area, citing the need...

Police investigate shots fired near Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy./Porter Road

Maricopa Police are investigating reports of gunshots in The Wells shopping-center parking lot on Friday afternoon. Officers responded at approximately 3:30 p.m. to lot at...

MHS boys varsity volleyball team’s ‘revenge tour’ yields No. 10 ranking

In the second year of the program, the Maricopa High School boys volleyball team is making its mark with its No. 10 ranking in...
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Broadway Road bridge completion contributes to weekend ramp closures

Are you leaving Maricopa this weekend? If you are, be prepared for a slew of delays along Interstate 10 and U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Arizona...

Man accused of veering into oncoming traffic, steers self into more charges

A man is accused of veering into oncoming traffic on State Route 238 on March 28, giving officers a false name and date of...

World-class MMA fighter ‘hits lottery’ with family, community, business

Martial arts guru, nursing student and father of four Hamilton Ash is fighting for his best life.   Ash is an active professional MMA fighter, boxer...

City Council to review marijuana-facility code updates on April 4

Maricopa City Council will consider a series of updates to city code on cannabis-facility regulations, including minimum distances from such things as schools, during...

EdRising students summarize success following State Championships

Students in the Educators Rising program at Maricopa and Desert Sunrise high schools on March 20  brought home several top 10 honors, including a...

MHS Theatre Co. debuts ‘Shrek,’ a fairy-tale musical

Tonight, the Maricopa High School Theatre Company kicks off an ogre-filled weekend with its performance of “Shrek the Musical.”   Everyone is invited into Shrek’s swamp...

Man accused of assaulting police after fight at local eatery

A man was arrested March 27 in connection with a fight at a local eatery, and later also charged with resisting arrest and assaulting...

50 years after US withdrawal, Vietnam veterans honored

At the start of the flag-raising ceremony, the only sound that broke the silence was the rhythmic clicking of the flag winching up the...

COMMENTARY: Remembering dark chapter in U.S. history 50 years later

COMMENTARY A half-century ago today, the final U.S. troops left Vietnam. Fifty years. How can it be that long? Bombs dropping, bodies mangled, South Vietnamese citizens tearfully...

Marijuana licensing updates approved by P&Z

Following minor clashes, the Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission on a 5-1 vote Tuesday forwarded to City Council updates of city zoning code and...

Crash caused by medical episode snarls morning traffic on SR 347

A collision just south of Riggs Road in the southbound lanes of State Route 347 on Tuesday morning snarled traffic and sent one person...

Man arrested at gas station on multiple drug charges

A man is accused of trying to hide drug paraphernalia March 25 after officers ran a records check on the parked vehicle he was...

Hobbs’ veto of city food-tax bill worth millions to Maricopa

Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith applauded Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto of a municipal food-tax bill on Tuesday, saying it keeps budgeting and decision-making powers in...

‘Magical night’ at dance-contest gala raises $175K for Boys, Girls Clubs

The color and excitement, to say nothing of the money raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, had organizers beaming and...

Proposed law tweaks could ease way for recreational pot dispensaries

Maricopa’s Planning and Zoning Commission will review proposed ordinance changes regarding marijuana dispensaries during its Tuesday, March 28, evening meeting. The session, at Maricopa City...

Woman runs over herself with her car

A woman driving through Senita ran over her own leg on Sunday night after failing to put in her car in park when she...
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