![Amid tensions with the city, Ak-Chin Chairman Robert Miguel speaks in Maricopa Thursday morning. [Elias Weiss]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Miguel-534x462.jpg "Ak-Chin chairman: ‘Anything possible’ for resolution in freeway feud")
City threatens to cut Ak-Chin out of Sonoran Desert Parkway
The Ak-Chin Indian Community cried trespassing on Thursday, halting Maricopa's construction crew just as they were about to forge the link between John Wayne...
Ak-Chin accuses city of trespass, violating federal order
The Ak-Chin Indian Community today accused Maricopa of violating its tribal sovereignty and a federal order to cease and desist construction of the Sonoran...
City manager likely to step down
Editor's note: Mayor Nancy Smith declined to respond to questions about City Manager Rick Horst stepping down and the city's search for his replacement,...
Local response team graduates new class
Maricopa residents are prepared to assist in an emergency.
Maricopa added a few more trained volunteers to its Community Emergency Response Team during a graduation...
Developers eye 2 multifamily housing projects
Multifamily housing makes up less than 2% of housing options in Maricopa, according to U.S. census data. But that could change in the coming...
FACT CHECK: Activists’ claim city has 3 Black employees way off
Activists said city government in Maricopa lacked diversity during an Aug. 15 city council meeting, reprimanding it for employing just “three Blacks.”
It turns out...
Maricopa’s supervisor drops out of race, to run for sheriff instead
Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh can never seem to stay out of the news cycle for long.
The embattled politician told InMaricopa this morning he...
![Does a Maricopa cop shot in action make a livable wage? The only ones who know are silent. [photo illustration]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GFY_photo-illu-218x150.jpg "GO FUND YOURSELF: City silent on shot cop’s pay")
GO FUND YOURSELF: City silent on shot cop’s pay
Editor's note: In response to InMaricopa's Aug. 11 story about a wounded police officer's efforts to fundraise for food and other necessities, the city of...
![Maricopa was eager to loan away tax dollars. Too bad it never bothered to collect. [photo illustration]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MCEphotoillu-218x150.jpg "Loan survivor: City can’t collect failed lender’s mounting debt")
Loan survivor: City can’t collect failed lender’s mounting debt
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, they say.
While that’s usually the case, there's an exception to every rule. Say, if your lunch...
Investment boom could keep workers in Maricopa
Capital injection around Maricopa could ease traffic headed north on weekday mornings.
Pinal County's director of economy and workforce, James Smith, said Arizona’s third-most populous...
![A woman wears sunglasses, a Hawaiian shirt, leis and a grass skirt as she walks through the Maricopa Community Center on July 26, 2023. The center celebrated its second anniversary with a potluck luau. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mdspencer-072623-senior-center-anniversary-luau-web-02-218x150.jpg "Senior center rings in third year")
Senior center rings in third year
Decked in vibrant Hawaiian shirts, leis and faux grass skirts, Maricopa’s seniors celebrated an important milestone with an emphatic “aloha.”
Around 100 seniors gathered at...
Finish line in sight for Sonoran Desert Parkway
After a scattering of delays and a construction kerfuffle, there's light at the end of the tunnel for a major road project in Maricopa.
Deputy...
Developer finalizes $9.25 million sale
It’s official — another commercial development is underway in Maricopa.
Maricopa City Council unanimously approved contracts to sell about 20 acres in the Maricopa Station...
![A Chevrolet Bolt sits in front of a row of electric vehicle charging stations in this undated photo. [Courtesy of Arizona Department of Transportation]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/adot-071323-adot-ev-charging-station-02-218x150.jpg "OHM ON THE RANGE: Tesla chargers in the works for 347")
OHM ON THE RANGE: Tesla chargers in the works for 347
Electric vehicles are gaining momentum in Arizona — and they’re making their way down to Maricopa.
Amid a long list of pending requests for improvements...
![Caesars will continue to operate a sportsbook at its Ak-Chin casino in Maricopa despite the tribe losing its sports betting license. [Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Harrahs-sportsbook-218x150.jpg "Ak-Chin forced to double down on casino after sports betting license bust")
Ak-Chin forced to double down on casino after sports betting license bust
The Ak-Chin Indian Community might best be known for its longtime ownership of the Harrah’s Casino in Maricopa. But the tribe’s foray into live...
Rep. Keith Seaman reflects on first legislative session
As a lifelong educator, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say Rep. Keith Seaman felt like a fish out of water in his first...
Vice mayor hints at another home improvement store
Could Lowe’s be coming to Maricopa?
It’s a question Vice Mayor Rich Vitiello nearly spoon-fed a crowd on Thursday.
During an economic forum, Vitiello gave a...
City recycling center to close soon
Maricopans will have to find a new place to recycle old cans and dump bulk trash.
The Waste & Recycling Center at 46250 W. McDavid...
Vitiello to run for County Supervisor
Vice Mayor Rich Vitiello announced over the weekend he plans to run for the District 1 seat on the Pinal County Board of Supervisors....
City approves rezoning Kelly Ranch for 300-plus homes
City Council unanimously approved rezoning Kelly Ranch for residential use during its Tuesday meeting.
Ordinance 23-32 transforms the 100 acres on the southeastern corner of...
City approves new restrictions for temporary signs
Signs for open houses, garage sales and other temporary events around Maricopa will face some new rules in July.
City Council unanimously approved updates to...
ADOT: 347 the site of nearly 1,000 crashes last 5 years
According to Arizona Department of Transportation statistics, a total of 967 crashes were reported on State Rout 347 from July 1, 2017 to June...
MUSD board to consider installing metal detectors
Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will conduct a work study June 14 on OPENGATE, a weapon detection system aimed at enhancing the safety...
Martinez concerned ADOT ‘has run amok’
Rep. Teresa Martinez wants Maricopa to know she stands by her infrastructure promises.
In a city council meeting Tuesday, Martinez provided example after example of...
Study for proposed traffic Interchange at Riggs Road
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and in coordination with the...
Liquor licenses approved for upcoming restaurants
Maricopa City Council said yes to liquor licenses for two upcoming restaurants during a meeting Tuesday evening.
The licenses for Nando’s Mexican Café and WZ...
City seeks comments on Heritage District revision
The city of Maricopa is seeking public comment on zoning map revisions along John Wayne Parkway during an upcoming neighborhood meeting at Copper Sky...
Resident: Powerful few dictate city’s future
Today has been a very enlighten morning, why one might ask? While attending a Republican meeting the question was asked: What can we do...
City seeking public comment on temporary signs
The Planning & Zoning Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed zoning code amendment during an upcoming meeting at City Hall.
The amendment would...
Manfredi: Memorial Day reflections
Submitted By: Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
Memorial Day stands as a poignant reminder of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for our liberties. Though...