Local artist’s works on display at Maricopa library
The works of a longtime Maricopa resident and artist are on display at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.
The solo exhibit of pieces are...
170 photos of MHS graduation by Victor Moreno
Members of the Maricopa High School Class of 2022 accepted their diplomas Thursday night during commencement ceremonies in Ram Stadium.
Teachers, administrators, friends and family...
No closures on state freeways this holiday weekend
For the first time in months, there will be no freeway closures awaiting Maricopa drivers headed to the Valley this holiday weekend.
The Arizona Department...
Class of 2022 graduates from Maricopa High School
As the sun set on their high school years, the Maricopa High School Class of 2022 graduated Thursday night.
Family and friends gathered to watch...
Maricopa one of America’s fastest-growing cities
Maricopans seeing one residential project after another breaking ground will not be surprised to learn their city is one of the 10 fastest growing...
After 17 years, Rick Abel retires from Maricopa schools
The Maricopa Unified School District is losing a tremendous resource as the school year winds down.
Teacher Rick Abel, who has spent 45 years in...
Seniors prepare for rest of their lives
For local high school seniors, graduation represents a key turning point in their lives.
While it will signify the end of their high school careers,...
Exceptional Hospital donates $20,000 to local charities
Exceptional Community Hospital is helping five of Maricopa’s top charitable groups do more in the community by donating $20,000 to the nominees for the...
Man charged with assault of woman at nasty ‘campsite’
A man was arrested Tuesday night after a woman flagged down police to report an assault.
Larry J. Strobel, 24, was charged with assault, littering...
Letter: Setting record straight on Palo Verde Regional Park plan
By Cyndi Ruehl
I would like to address the recent survey and follow-up article, from the May 13, 2022 inMaricopa article “Poll: Readers mostly split...
P&Z vote on townhome project postponed
The city Planning & Zoning Commission’s consideration of a proposed 318-unit townhome project was delayed until next month.
BFH Group of Mesa had requested a...
MUSD fetes new high school with soft opening
The atmosphere was festive Tuesday morning at Desert Sunrise High School as Maricopa Unified School District leaders celebrated the soft opening of the city’s...
Federal earmark of $2.7M for pedestrian bridge advances
The City of Maricopa is a step closer to receiving $2.7 million in federal funds to help build the planned pedestrian bridge across the...
Stage 2 fire restrictions take effect this week in Pinal
Stage 2 campfire and smoking restrictions will take effect 8 a.m. Wednesday on state and federal lands in Pinal County due to increased fire...
P&Z OKs rezoning for 200 more apartments off Porter Road
Another high-density apartment complex was approved Monday night for 10 vacant acres adjacent to Santa Rosa Springs.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to...
Class of 2022 leaders look ahead
Following the challenges brought on by the pandemic, the 2021-22 school year saw a return to normalcy.
The Class of 2022 at area schools, which...
ADOT seeks $300M federal infrastructure grant for I-10 expansion
The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a federal grant to supplement state funds for the long-awaited Interstate 10 expansion between Chandler and Casa...
Police: 3 drug-related arrests since Wednesday
Officers have made three drug-related arrests since Wednesday, according to Maricopa police.
On Friday, a traffic stop led to the arrest of the vehicle’s passenger, police...
CTE graduation rates exceed those of traditional track
With Maricopa High seniors receiving diplomas this week, an interesting statistic came to light at a recent Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board meeting...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin employees clean up SR 347
For the 11th straight year, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees participated in an Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up event. The initiative took place last month with employees focusing...
Town Hall for City Council candidates scheduled
InMaricopa will host a Town Hall to help voters get to know the candidates wanting to represent them on the Maricopa City Council on...
O’Halleran votes for fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) this week voted to pass the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act.
The bill gives the president and overseeing agencies more...
Seniors graduate from Maricopa Virtual Academy (Photos)
Seniors in the Maricopa Virtual Academy graduated on Thursday night.
Family and friends watched 38 students receive their diplomas on a festively-decorated stage in the...
Poll shows split on choice to succeed Price as mayor
The election to replace departing Mayor Christian Price is still more than two years away, but that doesn’t mean Maricopa residents are short on...
Biggs: Cavanaugh is fiscal conservative in name only
By Braden Biggs
Supervisor (Kevin) Cavanaugh talks a big game about being a fiscal conservative and wanting a smaller government. However, his actions and the...
Police: Driver with revoked license of 17 years faces drug charges
A traffic stop overnight Wednesday led to drug charges for the driver, according to police.
Nathan J. Neblina was charged with possession of dangerous drugs,...
Backyard ‘ritual’ ends in arrest, police say
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after police responded to a report of a backyard “ritual” causing damage at the caller's home in Homestead.
Swann...
More lane closures, restrictions on I-10, US 60 this weekend
Another weekend, another round of closures on Valley freeways sure to affect some Maricopa drivers.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the westbound US...
Maricopa Wells Middle School wins girls’ track title
Yet another Maricopa middle school athletic team has brought home a conference title.
The Maricopa Wells girls’ track team narrowly edged Casa Grande’s Villago Middle...
Police: Man with 3 warrants for unlawful flight flees officer
A man encountered by police threw his vehicle into reverse while parked at a QuikTrip gas pump, struck an occupied vehicle and fled south...