Desert Sunrise High equipped with tools to meet needs of 21st-century students
19Construction continues at a rapid pace to keep up with projected enrollment at Desert Sunrise High, which opened in July.
City and school officials toured...
The stars came out for Mayor Nancy Smith’s first State of the City address
It was a who's who of Maricopa at the reception that preceded Mayor Nancy Smith's first State of the City address on Oct. 19.
Captains...
Poll: Rising food prices impacting Maricopans
Inflation has been rising during the past several months, putting a dent in the budgets of Maricopans. In addition to spiking gas prices, the...
January kidnapping, sexual assault suspect arrested Friday in Chandler
A man wanted in connection with a suspected Maricopa kidnapping and sexual assault in January was arrested Friday in Chandler by Maricopa Police detectives.
Nathan...
Jeep crashes into school bus with no students in it; both drivers injured
A sport-utility vehicle crossed the center of the road and struck a school bus Friday shortly after 3 p.m., according to Maricopa police.
There were...
Brunch Snob deal for Sunrise Diner space falls through
Negotiations that would have brought a popular Ahwatukee brunch restaurant to Maricopa in the space of the now-closed Sunrise Diner have fallen through.
Celine Hillsbery,...
Good news, bad news for East Valley travelers this weekend
Interstate 10 will be closed in both directions from State Route 143 to U.S. 60 at various times this weekend. Arizona Department of Transportation...
Man accused of slamming woman to ground four times
A man faces charges after he was accused of slamming a woman into the ground several times Monday morning, police said.
Damareon N. Hawkins was...
Maricopa’s new museum reflects a 21st-century city on the move
Maricopa regards itself as a 21st-century city on the move. Actually, it has been on the move since the middle of the 19th century,...
City launches search for new police chief
Maricopa’s search for a replacement for Police Chief James Hughes is underway.
The city has contracted with Ralph Anderson and Associates, an executive job-search and...
Outside review of election cites judgment, communication, training errors
An independent expert hired by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to review the Elections Department's performance in the August primary reported Wednesday there...
Council approves zoning for single-family housing on 326 acres
City Council unanimously approved zoning changes Tuesday allowing DR Horton’s 326-acre, single-family housing development known as Murphy and Farrell to move forward.
The action converted...
City to create Mike Riggs Community Service Award
Mayor Nancy Smith announced during her State of the City address Wednesday the city will create the Mike Riggs Community Service Award in honor...
A monumental moment
City finally places its 'M' logo in 347 median overnight
An idea that began at a mock City Council meeting in 2018 became reality early...
Man faces drug-sale charges after initially ignoring officers’ attempts to stop him
A man who police say initially did not stop Sunday night when they followed him with their lights and siren on faces numerous charges,...
Two wild horses find their home in Heritage Park
An art-filled weekend across the city ended Monday morning with two more wild horses moving into Heritage Park. One of the works is visible...
Covered parking and storage facility coming northwest of City Hall
A developer has submitted preliminary paperwork to the city to build a 5-acre covered RV parking and storage facility just west of North White...
Cell tower to sprout behind Basha’s, Dickey’s
Cell phone connections could become clearer in the Rancho El Dorado area in coming years after a cell tower designed improve mobile phone signals...
Health inspector cites Chinese eatery with violations
According to Pinal County Enviornmental Services, five inspections were done from Oct. 7 to Oct. 16.
Satisfactory rating
Li’s Garden (Inspected Oct. 7)
Supervision
No person in...
Traffic-signal boxes to bring color to Maricopa streets
Maricopa is livening up several otherwise dreary areas with public art.
The city announced an “unofficial next phase” of its arts initiative during a Facebook...
Major housing development, surf park headline council agenda
Zoning measures for DR Horton’s proposed 326-acre, single-family home development on the city’s southeastern side and a zoning change for PHX Surf Park highlight...
Poll: Maricopans don’t like to gamble with their money
Are you judicious with a buck?
Results of our InMaricopa reader poll indicate that Maricopans are.
Our question this week was, “A $320,000 Fantasy 5 winning...
Maricopa Museum and Visitor Center at Heritage Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Years of work by the City of Maricopa and the Maricopa Historically Society, are soon to culminate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the...
Man accused of trespassing at hospital and home
A man was arrested Thursday and booked into Pinal County Jail on suspicion of improperly entering a hospital, where police say he has a...
With ballots in the mail as Election Day nears, a look at key local...
Early ballots are in the mail. The General Election is upon us.
A dizzying array of statewide propositions and all of Arizona’s key leadership positions...
Business, development around town
A ramada is being constructed in the common area at Century Communities, 19180 N. Los Gabrieles Way, at a cost of $39,000. Agave Environmental...
Man faces weapons, drug charges after traffic stop
A man faces several charges after a Tuesday traffic stop, where he was found to be illegally possessing a firearm and drugs, according to...
Junior golfers gain exposure to tourney competition at The Duke
For two afternoons after school this week, they competed in a low-stress, "fun" junior golf tournament to experience competition.
When it was over Thursday afternoon,...
Westbound I-10 closed from US 60 to SR 143 this weekend
Delays and detours will once again be in place this weekend on westbound Interstate 10 through the Southeast Valley, according to the Arizona Department...
Crane says experience as Navy SEAL prepared him to be Maricopa’s congressman
While in the desert of Iraq as a U.S. Navy SEAL, becoming a politician and running for office was the furthest thing from Eli...