Winter weather closes high-country highways

Maricopa residents thinking of a trip to the high country to frolic in the snow that blanketed Arizona’s mountains this week should make sure...

’22 in review: Top Maricopa homes sold

According to Multiple Listing Service, 164 homes sold for more than $500,000 in Maricopa city limits in 2022.  It was a roller-coaster year for pricing,...

Weekend freeway closures could affect airport, East Valley travel

Maricopans headed to the airport or East Valley this weekend should pack a little extra patience as several freeway closures and detours could extend...

’22 in review: The rise of the apartments

The single-family home is king in Maricopa. But a housing shift is beginning. More options are coming — in the short term and long term...

Man hit in head with glass bottle, Maricopa Meadows man arrested

A Maricopa Meadows resident was taken into custody after being accused of hitting another man in the head with a glass bottle Jan. 11...

More people on the way? City’s largest apartment complex gets zoning OK

City Council unanimously approved two measures Tuesday that move what would be the city’s largest apartment community – 574 units – closer to reality. The...

Desert Wind students, parents attend city model showcase

Desert Wind Middle School students participated in a city-model showcase Thursday night, where friends and family of the students could view their models and...

Night Market Time Machine: A salute to fashion, music — and cars with fins

The inaugural Night Market Time Machine at Copper Sky on Jan. 13 proved to be a unique vehicle that transported visitors through five decades...

Santa Rosa Wash running following winter rain

The Santa Rosa Wash is seeing lots of waterflow from the recent rain, but that does not seem to deter Maricopa drivers from attempting...

I-10 East reduced to 1 lane near SR 587 starting tonight

Drivers heading east on Interstate 10 in the vicinity of State Route 587/Casa Blanca Road during the coming week should plan for delays. Eastbound I-10...

New hospital highlights Tuesday City Council agenda

Tuesday’s City Council meeting is expected to focus heavily on development, in particular two high-profile projects south of the overpass. Five of the nine items...

What collagen peptides mean to your well-being

Collagen is a special type of protein that accounts for as much as 30% of the body’s total protein. It’s a primary structural component...

Villas at Stonegate Townhouses get P&Z nod

A 293-unit townhouse community that was continued once and then sent back to the developer for changes, received unanimous approval from the Planning &...

Buying a home? There are ways to bring down your mortgage payments

After hitting a rate of nearly 7.5 percent in November, it appears that mortgage rates might be softening as we head into 2023. Most people...

Downey tabbed for second term as MUSD president; new members take oath

Robert Downey was unanimously chosen Wednesday to serve a second year as president of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board. The role of vice...

Pedal to the metal on her petals

She has worked in banks. She has dressed hair. She has shipped freight all over the world. And she’s been pretty good at all of...

Why use pro management services to build real estate investment portfolio

Real estate could be an effective place to grow your hard-earned money, but it must be managed skillfully. It could become a drain on...

School district resets attendance boundaries for Saddleback, Santa Cruz

The Maricopa Unified School District on Wednesday unanimously approved realignment of attendance boundaries for two of its six elementary schools. The move will impact 292...
I-11 recommended corridor

’22 in review: Environmentalists’ challenge to I-11 plan still in court

Latest in a series reviewing news events of the past year. The mostly unfunded Interstate 11 project has many, many miles to go before carrying...

Copa Flats first phase nearly full; Phase 2 leasing begins Jan. 18

The initial phase of the city’s first all-affordable housing apartment project is nearly filled, developer and manager Real Estate Equities said. In an email to...

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...

P&Z approves rezoning 308 acres for residential project

The Planning & Zoning commission on Monday unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for a 308-acre, single-family home development in the southeastern part of...

Man faces DUI charges after failing to stop for police

A man is accused of refusing to stop Sunday night when officers attempted to stop him, later admitting to drinking alcohol, police said.  Nestor M....

P&Z approves 456 new homes at Murphy & Farrell

The Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday unanimously approved the preliminary plat for 456 single-family homes at the southeastern corner of Murphy and Farrell...

ADOT adds ramp closures, lane restrictions on SR 143 to weekend work

Motorists should plan for ramp closures and lane restrictions on State Route 143 and Interstate 10 through Saturday morning, according to Arizona Department of...
ED3 Talla Substation

Power restored to about 1,300 in Maricopa’s Desert Passage neighborhood

Power has been restored to about 1,300 Electrical District No. 3 customers after an outage of less than an hour Thursday morning at the...

Hospital recognized for exceptional laboratory services for patients

Exceptional Community Hospital in Maricopa has earned COLA Inc. laboratory accreditation, reflective of providing superior service to patients. Exceptional Community met all the criteria of...

’22 in review: After initial splash, radio silence on proposed surf park

The May 2021 announcement of a surf park coming to Maricopa caused a stir. The thought of swimming and surfing under the summer sun without...

Global Water improves distribution system, works to cut breaks in mains

In Maricopa, Global Water maintains almost 300 miles of water mains, and the number continues to grow. All water utilities deal with water-main breaks. For...

Global Water receives Cityworks’ Excellence in Departmental Practice

Global Water Resources recently was awarded Cityworks’s 2022 Excellence in Departmental Practice Award at Cityworks Innovate Conference in Salt Lake City. The award was presented...
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